Baby Jonah’s Journey from prison to foster care, now reunited with mom
Sent by: Caroline Medlin, Jonah’s Journey
To: Meghan Magnum
Nov. 12, 2020
Dear Meghan,
Jonah’s Journey began in 2008 when Jesse found herself in prison for the second time in six months. This time, she realized she was pregnant and she did not know what she was going to do with her baby. One Middle Tennessee family (the Whittinghills) stepped up to foster Jonah while Jesse served the remainder of her sentence. Their goal was always to reunite Jonah and Jesse.
Through fostering baby Jonah, Leallison Whittinghill realized that state-run foster care was the only option for incarcerated, pregnant women. She wanted to change that by building a relationship with the mother and the child. Since 2008, Jonah’s Journey has successfully reunited over 100 families.
I have attached the story of Jesse, Leallison and Jonah as well as a photo of Jonah’s Journey and our logo. I will contact you next week to follow up. Meanwhile, you may reach me at 615-686-3250 with any questions.
Thank you!
Caroline Medlin
615-686-3250
