Meritan, Inc. is a regional non-profit based in Memphis, TN that seeks to fill unmet needs in the communities we serve. Established in 1961, Meritan addresses a variety of challenges that people confront. On one end of the spectrum, these challenges are those that come with aging. On the other, they are the challenges faced by children. Meritan also helps people of all ages whose lives are affected by intellectual and developmental delays or poor health. Meritan offers the following services in our communities Memphis Job training for low-income senior citizens Foster Care Intellectual and developmental disability services Personal care/Homemaker Services Home Health Services Knoxville/Crossville, TN Intellectual and developmental disability services Georgia and Arkansas Foster Care Mississippi (Under the name Apelah) Foster Care Meritan is accredited by the Council on Accreditation. The agency has received numerous awards for its continuous quality improvement efforts and outcomes.