Category I Belong Project

A Day of Belonging at the Cordova Skating Center in Memphis, TN

Every child deserves to be seen, known, and experience belonging.

That's why communities across Tennessee are opening doors for children in foster care through the I Belong Project®. It's more than a fun day, it's an opportunity for children to share who they are while communities come together to help more families say yes to adoption.

Earlier this year, children and teens experiencing foster care from across West Tennessee gathered at Cordova Skating Center in Memphis for a day filled with fun, encouragement, and opportunities to share their stories.

A Day of Belonging at the Tennessee Aquarium: Meet the Kids

Earlier this year, through the I Belong Project®, kids spent the day exploring one of Tennessee's most incredible places—the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. Between colorful fish, turtles, even a skunk, and unforgettable moments together, the day was filled with joy, laughter, and opportunities for every child to simply be a kid.

Meet The Kids – June 2026

At its core, the I Belong Project™ is about more than photos and videos. Every child enjoys a fun-filled day, filled with unique experiences that allow their personalities to shine. Through trauma-informed storytelling, the resulting video profiles are shared to…

A Day of Belonging at Bridgestone Arena: Meet the Kids

Thanks to the incredible partnership of the Nashville Predators Foundation and a community of generous businesses, faith communities, and volunteers, children in foster care waiting for adoptive families were invited to Bridgestone Arena for a special day filled with fun, connection, encouragement, and the opportunity to share their stories through professional videos and photography.

A Day of Belonging at The Orchard Church: Meet the Kids

Recently, Tennessee Kids Belong hosted an I Belong Project™ filming day at The Orchard Church in Memphis, creating space for an unforgettable day filled with joy, connection, and hope.

The I Belong Project™ exists to help children in foster care find permanency, connection, and belonging. These filming days are about more than capturing photos and videos—they are about creating moments where kids get to simply be kids. Moments where they are celebrated. Moments where their voices matter.

Meet The Kids – May 2026

At its core, the I Belong Project™ is about more than photos and videos. Every child enjoys a fun-filled day, filled with unique experiences that allow their personalities to shine. Through trauma-informed storytelling, the resulting video profiles are shared to…

A Day of Belonging at the Nashville Zoo

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.

A Perfect Match: The I Belong Project™ at GEODIS Park

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.

A Celebration of Foster Friendly® Hendersonville

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.

A Wild Time at the Knoxville Zoo

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.