Jase, Carrie, and Taylor DuRard are the Co-Founders of Jonathan’s Path, where Carrie serves as Executive Director and Jase as Chairman of the Board. Together, they have devoted their lives to walking alongside teens in and aging out of foster care, drawing on over six years of experience as foster parents— specifically focused on teens in care and Taylor’s lived experience as a former foster youth. Their deep empathy and lived experience fuel the organization’s mission to stand in the gap of care for youth often overlooked by the system, ensuring they have the people, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive and build a better path forward.

The DuRards have received national recognition for their commitment to youth permanency, including the Adoption Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and were featured in the national PSA campaign “The Rewards” by AdoptUSKids and the Ad Council. Under their leadership, Jonathan’s Path was honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the state of Tennessee. Their work reflects an unwavering belief that every young person deserves a path forward—and a place to call home.