Indigo is bright and friendly. Indigo, born in 2013, is a vibrant African American girl who enjoys spending time with others and watching Disney movies. She also enjoys listening to Pop music. At school, Indigo enjoys learning math and being…
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Unleashing The Power Of Connection
Brian Mavis’ recently released book, Go Upstream: Diving Into Foster Care To Heal 10 Social Wounds, is built on the premise that human connection is a powerful and transformative element of success in addressing a wide range of social challenges.…
Sharing My Family
FOSTER AND ADOPTION RESOURCES → Sharing My Family is a picture book aimed at children ages 4-10, especially those whose families are fostering or whose parents are considering foster care. This bilingual picture book is written from the perspective of…
Children in East Tennessee Holding onto Hope!
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.
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.
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.
Kicking It Up a Notch with the Nashville Soccer Club
An unforgettable day spent with the Nashville Soccer Club. Kids in Tennessee seeking adoption were treated like MVPs at a recent I Belong Project at GEODIS Park.
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.
From Foster Care To A Forever Family
Feeling like I finally belonged was the best feeling...
How Foster Care Helped One Family Move From Addiction To Reunification
Four in 10 kids placed in foster care are there as a result of parental addiction. While neglect is the most common reason for removal (62 percent), these cases often also involve such underlying factors as addiction. (HHS) “We were…