Advocate for the Creative Child

Nurturing Underserved Children and Families Through Creativity and Connection. 

Founded in Tragedy. Built by Generosity. 


Advocate for the Creative Child was founded by Dr. Stacy Jagger in the wake of the devastating violence that unfolded at The Covenant School in March of 2023. As a childhood trauma survivor, Founder of Music City Family Therapy, author of The 30 Day Blackout, and vocal advocate for children, Stacy - often known to her clients as Dr. Sassy - is no stranger to childhood trauma and its impact. 


“As a native Nashvillian, I survived a difficult childhood by living in my imagination. That creativity crossed over in my adult life when I needed it. It is the mission of my life to help heal the disconnection that all forms of trauma create and to help children and families heal through creativity and wonder.”  

- Stacy Jagger


Advocate for the Creative Child offers scholarships and underwrites trauma informed services & counseling for children that would otherwise never be able to afford it. Operating out of a 10 acre property and small farmhouse in Columbia, TN, we also serve the greater Nashville area through: 

Playhouses that host groups, retreats, and screen free events promoting healing through wonder, creativity, & connection. 

Creative Community Groups where children and adults can gather to connect, learn, and support each other in a screen free/trauma informed environment.


Our vision includes expansion to our second Creative Playhouse in Crieve Hall, TN. It is our plan to offer after school programs, artistic community groups, and other connection based services to benefit children and families who could never afford it on their own. 

Our Vision Begins With You

You can support Advocate for the Creative Child in the following ways.

  • Your tax refundable donations are used to transform trauma-informed spaces, educate families and teachers, and help heal underserved children through creativity & wonder. 
  • Volunteer Opportunities: 
  • We are seeking volunteers to help us renovate our second ACC Creative Playhouse. To learn more about our next build date, please email us at [email protected] 
  • We are searching for our first ever Community Coordinator. This volunteer position will donate ~10 hours per week to coordinate community groups and oversee renovation and design of our newest Creative Playhouse. Please email us  at [email protected] to learn more and receive a detailed job description for this vital member of our team. 
  • Donated Items: 
  • If you have gently used furniture or screen free toys that you’d like to dedicate to one of our Creative Playhouses, please contact us at [email protected] to learn more about our current needs.
  • Teachers: We are always looking for passionate teachers in the creative arts - dance, music, art, and writing - just to name a few.. If you’re a trauma informed instructor - or would like to be - and want to host your next class at one of our Creative Playhouses, please let us know  at [email protected] and a member of our team will connect with you soon. 


Children cannot advocate for themselves. Together, we can.

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