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Celebrating 10 Years of TKB

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.

I Belong Project™ – Collierville First Baptist

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.

Virtual Foster Care and Adoption Q&A Panel

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.

Foster Friendly® Faith Spotlight – Northstar Church

Northstar Church is modeling what it looks like for a faith community to truly wrap around kids and families impacted by foster care. From hosting I Belong Project™ video shoots to launching a WRAP ministry, Northstar has woven the call to care for vulnerable children into the fabric of their community.
We are proud to recognize Northstar Church as the 2025 Foster Friendly® Faith Community of the Year.

A Table of Belonging

On October 2, 2025, friends and supporters of Tennessee Kids Belong gathered at The Barn at Sycamore Farms for a powerful evening of purpose.

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.

Building a Church with a Heart for Foster Care

Kelly and Tracie Ward were recent guests on the Foster Friendly Podcast. The Wards are a compassionate and visionary couple deeply committed to fostering and adoption and have opened their hearts and home to numerous children. In the past two years…

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.

Sharing Stories that Matter from Chattanooga

At a recent I Belong Project™ filming day we had the pleasure of meeting nine incredible kids in Chattanooga. Kids felt seen, supported and loved surrounded by amazing partners and volunteers. It was a special day spent capturing stories that matter.