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October 15, 2024

“What if I get attached?” Common Foster Parent Concerns.

Becoming a foster parent is a deeply meaningful decision, and it’s natural to reflect on the emotional journey that comes with it. A common question we often hear is, “Can you avoid getting too attached to the children in your care?” The answer is simple: you will absolutely get attached—and that’s exactly what these children […]

August 26, 2024

WKRN Nashville: New Foster Care Initiative Every Child TN

On August 26, 2024, Every Child TN officially launched. The celebration was held the same day at Belmont University Fisher’s Center and held over 1,500 in attendance. The event and the mission of Every Child TN was covered by Nashville News WKRN. Every Child TN is a state wide foster care initiative that aims to […]

August 26, 2024

WJHL Tri-Cities News on our new foster care initiative: Every Child TN

Channel 11 News WJHL covered the exciting launch of Every Child TN, a new state-wide initiative to invite more Tennesseans to supporting children and families impacted by foster care. The goal: more involvement from the community before, during, and after foster care. Every Child TN is a collaborative effort from Tennessee Department of Children’s Services […]

August 26, 2024

Every Child TN Launch

Today, August 26th, Every Child TN officially launches! Every Child TN is a comprehensive and coordinated entry point for everyday Tennesseans to support – in any way they can – the children, youth, and families impacted by foster care. The statewide effort is powered by the TN Department of Children’s Services, the Governor’s Faith-Based and […]

August 19, 2024

Kira Higgins talks about caring for teen moms in foster care.

Kira Higgins is a foster mom who has a calling to care for teen moms in foster care. She has been fostering since April of 2022. Originally from North Carolina, she always had the call to help children but it took a few years for the right time and opportunity to arrive. The first opportunity […]

August 15, 2024

The Every Child TN Network Summit

Every Child TN is made up of agencies, organizations, and faith communities across Tennessee that have come together for our common goal: to serve children, youth, and families before, during, and after foster care. The organizations that are a part of the network provide volunteer opportunities, approve foster families, or provide support for families impacted […]

August 15, 2024

Meet Davonte, a youth who aged out of foster care.

One of the goals of Every Child TN is to support youth who have aged out of foster care. We got to meet Davonte at a graduation of youth who have experienced foster care. The mayor of Memphis, DCS, and loved ones were all in attendence. It was a time to celebrate the incredible achievement […]

August 14, 2024

Adam DeVries from Crowded Table talks about how churches can support foster families.

Adam DeVries is the Executive Director of Crowded Table, a nonprofit that formed in 2023. The focus of Crowded Table is on mobilizing churches in the Nashville area to support foster families and case workers. The idea for Crowded Table began with DeVries’ firsthand experience being a foster parent. Adam and his wife Sara began […]

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