Stories

Read real experiences of foster families, volunteers, and children and youth impacted by foster care.

Hear from Kira about caring for teen moms in foster care

Kira, a foster mom in Tennessee shares how she talked to her child about foster care and her calling to support teen moms.

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Adam talks about how churches can support foster families

Adam DeVries, Executive Director of Crowded Table, a nonprofit that formed in 2023, talks about how Nashville churches can support foster families and case workers.

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Meet Davonte, a youth who aged out of foster care

Davonte is a youth who has aged out of foster care in Tennessee. He shares his experience and his hopes for the future.

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“In the midst of the brokenness and chaos of foster care, there are glimpses of hope and healing and there are stories of redemption. And I’ll be forever grateful.”

Sarah

Foster Parent

“A loving and compassionate foster parent can mean the difference between a child growing up to thrive and build a beautiful life for themselves or drowning under the weight of trauma.”

Cady

Foster Parent

“Fostering and adoption will change you and put you in beautiful circles, conversations, and communities.”

Kendall

Foster Parent

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A statewide initiative to mobilize all Tennesseans to care for children, youth, and families before, during, and after foster care.