The I Belong Project™ exists to help kids in foster care find permanency, connection, and belonging. Days like this don’t just produce beautiful photos and videos - they create memories, inspire hope, and invite families across Tennessee to say “yes” to foster care and adoption.
Over the years, Tennessee Kids Belong has grown in size, scale, and reach while collaborating with local, statewide and national partners. While the milestones are worth celebrating, the true achievement is the amount of lives that have been impacted by our work. We're thankful for the kids who are able to remain in their communities because foster parents have opened their homes, we're thankful for the faith communities that share about the need and their congregations who step up to wrap around families, we're thankful for the businesses who want to do more and go above and beyond to serve foster families, we're thankful for every volunteer who has loved on kids at an I Belong Project™ video shoot, and we're thankful for every person who has watched and shared a video to help connect a child with a forever family. We've seen the ripple effects create incredible change and look forward to sharing stories in the coming weeks.
Earlier this year the I Belong Project™ traveled to Memphis, TN for a powerful, hope-filled day we won’t soon forget. What unfolded was more than a film shoot — it was a day filled with belonging, dignity, and possibility. Meet 16 kids in need of adoption.
We invite you to attend our Virtual Q&A Panel — a safe, welcoming space to hear real stories from local foster and adoptive parents, child welfare experts and our staff to ask your questions. The goal is to share accurate information and authentic stories. Join us during National Adoption Awareness Month for a special adoption-focused panel. The event is free, RSVP at the link below.
Mama Sing My Song is proud to be a Foster Friendly® Business. This incredible organization has launched a special partnership with Tennessee Kids Belong for National Adoption Awareness Month this November and will donate 20% of all purchases to support our work - just use the code TKB20 at checkout.
On October 2, 2025, friends and supporters of Tennessee Kids Belong gathered at The Barn at Sycamore Farms for a powerful evening of purpose.
Kids who age out of foster care are substantially more at risk of suicide, PTSD, addiction, human trafficking, teen pregnancy, homelessness and more. Without a stable family, consistent support system, or safety net, many face heartbreaking and preventable outcomes.
Go Upstream explores powerful models, stories of redemption, and profound ways that we can change the trajectory of a child’s life before they age out.
Earlier this year, Tennessee Kids Belong had the incredible opportunity to host an I Belong Project™ video shoot at GEODIS Park, home of the Nashville Soccer Club - and what a day it was! From the moment the kids arrived, they were welcomed like VIPs, surrounded by encouragement, laughter, and community.
Support Tennessee Kids Belong through Kroger's Community Rewards Program. Every time you shop, Kroger will donate a portion of your purchase to support our mission to improve the experiences and outcomes of kids in foster care in our state.
Fall is here and we're thrilled to highlight a couple of our Foster Friendly® businesses who are offering special discounts to ensure all kids can experience moments of connection, laughter, and belonging.
Join us in celebrating Hendersonville, Tennessee's incredible commitment to becoming a Foster Friendly® Community. The city is setting a powerful example of what it looks like to step up and care for its most vulnerable children. Through a growing network of committed individuals, organizations, businesses, faith communities, schools, and area leaders, Hendersonville is building a culture where foster families feel seen, supported, and valued.
This summer, Tennessee Kids Belong brought the I Belong Project™ to the Knoxville Zoo, and let’s just say—it was a wildly good time.
The zoo offered a playful and welcoming space for kids to just be kids. Laughter, wide-eyed wonder, and a few unique animal encounters filled the day.
