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Our Work TJC 2008 Mothers of the Year Working with families in times of crisis, TJC has witnessed the extraordinary love of mothers. We have seen women struggling to care for families that include critically ill children, and do so with grace and humor. We have heard women, whose children have died, bravely testify in Court, so that other mothers will be spared such grief. We have stood with parents who persistently advocate for not only their own children, but all children in need of health care. We have a deep respect for each of these women and the difference they are making in the world. Every Mother’s Day we honor the TJC Mothers of the Year. We choose as many as six women per year who, in the midst of their own family’s medical crisis, speak out to help other families. Our staff recruits volunteer photographers, providing our honorees with framed family photos in addition to “Mother of the Year” certificates. This year, we started a new tradition - a reception and ceremony honoring the mothers in person. “The responses from the women TJC honors have been overwhelming. When I called my client, a single mother who was working full-time while finishing high school, and told her she had been selected, she cried for 20 minutes,” says Kate Crosby, a former paralegal at TJC. “For many of our clients, this is first time in their lives that anyone told them that they are leaders, examples, heroes.”
To read Mother's Day stories from past years, click here.
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While Jacob’s rare genetic disorder means that he has many medical needs, he can talk and his friendliness and growing intellect shine through in his speech. In Fall 2007, his doctor said Jacob was ready to attend school and prescribed a one-on-one nurse to ensure his safety. However, Amy was unable to find a nursing agency that would provide a nurse for Jacob. She appealed to the insurance company for help, but was told that there was nothing the company could do. Wanting her child to learn and be part of a community of other students, Amy contacted the Tennessee Justice Center for help. <
Chase needed care to correct a serious vision problem that limited his activities and ability to read. Chase’s optometrist prescribed vision therapy. After two months of therapy, his eyesight had improved significantly. However, at that point, less than halfway through his program, Judy received notice from TennCare that it would not pay for the treatment. Judy decided to pursue the care which was bringing her son’s world into focus. <
Fourteen-year-old Sean has been on multiple medications since he was five for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, developmental delays and familial tremors. Sean is one of 670,000 Tennessee children who currently rely on TennCare for their health care. However, for the past six months, Lisa has been struggling to obtain the medical care services that her son needs. 
