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Titan Up! 🏈 Be a Game-Changer for Tennessee Kids

The I Belong Project™ uplifts the stories and voices of kids in foster care who are legally free for adoption. The pop-up photo and video shoots take place monthly as part of an entire day designed for youth to have fun, play and just be kids. Capturing and sharing each story is done with the utmost dignity in the hopes that the resulting videos connect children with a family.

Meet the Kids: Chattanooga I Belong Project with Blue Care Tennessee!

The I Belong Project™ uplifts the stories and voices of kids in foster care who are legally free for adoption. The pop-up photo and video shoots take place monthly as part of an entire day designed for youth to have fun, play and just be kids. Capturing and sharing each story is done with the utmost dignity in the hopes that the resulting videos connect children with a family.

Foster Friendly Cities | TN

Foster Friendly® represents a transformative approach, uniting multiple sectors to create measurable, sustainable impact for the foster care community.

Foster Friendly® Cities collectively support foster parents so they are able to keep their homes open longer and better serve kids in their care, minimizing further trauma by creating safe, stable environments for healing and growth.

Memphis Kids Belong

The I Belong Project™ uplifts the stories and voices of kids in foster care who are legally free for adoption. The pop-up photo and video shoots take place monthly as part of an entire day designed for youth to have fun, play and just be kids. Capturing and sharing each story is done with the utmost dignity in the hopes that the resulting videos connect children with a family.

Adopting from Foster Care in Tennessee

It is difficult to know where to start if you're considering adopting from foster care in Tennessee. This post is a great overview and guide to help understand the process in our state.

National Adoption Awareness Month

National Adoption Awareness Month, celebrated each November, is dedicated to raising awareness about the need for adoptive families for children and youth waiting in foster care. We hope this month serves to educate, inspire and mobilize individuals, families, and communities to support adoption efforts.

I Belong Project™ Spotlight

When reunification isn't an option for kids in foster care in Tennessee, we're honored to provide a platform to youth seeking a permanent, adoptive home. At our I Belong Project, kids share their stories and open their hearts to connect with families who are ready to do the same. Meet some of the kids we filmed recently.

9 Steps to Become a Foster Parent in TN

Are you thinking about becoming a foster parent – or even adopting from foster care – but feeling unsure about where to start? You’re not alone. We’ve outlined nine key steps to help guide you along the way: 1. Meet…

Foster Friendly Faith TN

Foster Friendly® Faith Communities Change Outcomes for Vulnerable Kids Nearly 50% of foster parents stop fostering within the first year due to a lack of community support. Faith communities play a vital role in filling this need to change the…

Events

upcoming events national events FOSTER FRIENDLYpodcast NEW EPISODES WEEKLYAmerica’s Kids Belong is bringing foster care closer to home with stories from the front lines. Hear from former foster youth, foster parents and other guests on how to make an impact…

Foster Friendly Business Registration | TN

Foster Friendly® Businesses Registration Foster Friendly Businesses use their unique products or services to benefit foster and kinship parents. Generous companies show up for foster families by removing barriers to access their offerings. As a result, foster parents receive access…