MEET THE FOUNDERS
Ethan & Laura Averette
Ethan and Laura serve closely with the next generation as youth pastors, carrying a deep love and burden for young people. Years ago, God first planted the vision for a foster home in their hearts after Ethan heard the heartbreaking story of a mother who, feeling completely alone and without support, harmed her children and herself.
What began as a burden became a calling.
Over the years, God continued to shape the vision—opening their eyes to the needs of children and teens in foster care and giving them a desire to create something more than a temporary place to stay: a place to belong.
Through prayer, obedience, and one step at a time, that vision continued to grow into what is now becoming
Found Farm—a place built on family, faith, stability, and the belief that no young person should have to face their future alone.
Who We Are
Found Farm was born out of a God-given burden for youth in foster care who have never experienced the love and stability of a family. Many age out of the system with nowhere to call home—no Christmas mornings with mom and dad and no Thanksgiving around the table with loved ones. Without the support and guidance every young person deserves, many face overwhelming challenges as they step into adulthood. Found Farm exists to provide the stability, mentorship, and life skills they need to build a strong and hopeful future.
The Why
In Tennessee alone, more than 800 youth age out
of foster care every year.
Research shows that without strong support systems,
up to 80% of these young adults will face
homelessness, addiction, or incarceration
within just three years.
Found Farm exists to change that trajectory by providing stable housing, mentorship, and life-skills training
so these teens can step into adulthood
with confidence and support.