Foster Care
Understanding the Trash Bag: A Symbol No Child Should Know
For thousands of children entering foster care, one of the first things they are handed is a trash bag. Not a suitcase,...
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Foster Care
September is National Kinship Care Month: Celebrating Those Who Say Yes
These caregivers almost never ask for recognition, but this month, they deserve it. National Kinship Care Month is our chance to celebrate...
Foster Care
What Happens When a Child Enters Foster Care in Tennessee
Foster care was never meant to be a permanent or long-term solution. It was designed as a temporary support for families in...
Foster Care
Sponsor a County, Change a School Year for Foster Youth
Every teacher in Tennessee gets a class roster before the first day of school. Names, ages, and sometimes, not much else. What...
Foster Care
Back to School, Back to Belonging
All over Tennessee, families are getting ready for back to school. A familiar time of year when parents are shopping for new...
Foster Care
The System Was Built to Be Temporary. So Why Are So Many Children Growing Up In It?
Foster care was never meant to span an entire childhood. It was created as a temporary bridge for families in crisis until...
History
Honoring Charles Loring Brace: The Father of Foster Care
Every June, we honor the fathers and father figures in our lives. This Father's Day, we remember a different kind of father...
Foster Care
Foster Care Awareness Is Over, but the Crisis Is Not
Foster Care Awareness Month is over, but the opportunity to make a difference is not. You can still be the change foster...
Foster Care
The Numbers Behind The Need
Most people talk about foster care in broad terms. They know children need safe homes and that families and systems do their...
Fundraising
Foster Care Awareness Day: A Trash Bag Is Not a Suitcase
May 5 is National Foster Care Awareness Day, a time to reflect on the nearly 9,000 children in foster care across Tennessee.
Foster Care
Why the Bag Matters: How Belonging Shapes a Child's Sense of Self
When people think of a child in foster care, they might picture suitcases, boxes, or a favorite stuffed animal or toy packed...
Dignity Partners
Dignity Partner Series: How TAK PAKS and Shared Purpose Restore Dignity in Foster Care
Did you know Tennessee ranks 10th in the nation for children entering foster care? Each year, thousands of children are removed from...
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