Who can get services at Waves?
Waves serves children from birth to age three who receive referrals through the Tennessee Early Intervention Systems (TEIS). Contact Gina Wilson at rwilson@wavesinc.com for more information, or click here.
Waves also serves adults ages 22 and older who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Contact Marci Cohen at mpcohen@wavesinc.com for more information, or click here.
What services do you provide?
Waves provide Early Intervention services to children from birth to age three. Our Early Interventionists work with children and their families to achieve their highest potential in all areas of development including: physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and adaptive.
Our adult programs include day programs, residential services, and job training. Each program is designed to help our service recipients live their best life through activities, community engagement, and life-long learning.
Does Waves offer respite care?
Yes, we have respite care available in Franklin and Fairview for adults 22 and older. Contact Marci Cohen at mpcohen@wavesinc.com, or click here.
Where are you located?
Administrative Office: 1325 West Main St., Suite 104, Franklin, TN 37064
Franklin Day Program: 1405B Brookwood Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064
Fairview Day Program: 2714 Fairview Blvd., Suite 213, Fairview, TN 37062
What are your hours of operation?
The Waves administrative office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. Our Day Programs are open Monday-Friday from 8:00am–4:00pm. Our residential services are available 24/7, year-round.
How are you funded?
Waves is supported through:
- Government funding (Medicaid waiver and CHOICES)
- Fundraising benefits and general giving
- Foundations and grants
- United Way
- Private pay
How can I get involved?
Volunteer
Volunteers can help with general office work, as well as support at the day programs with arts and crafts and special projects. We also appreciate yard upkeep and painting at the homes in our residential program.
Donate
Although we receive some funding through the government, it is not sufficient to meet the needs of our service recipients. We rely on the generosity of our community to sustain our programs. You can make a tax-deductible contribution through our website, or mail checks payable to Waves, Inc. to 1325 West Main St. Suite 104, Franklin, TN 37064. Contact Staci Davis at sdavis@wavesinc.com with any questions.