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we need you . . .

This country and community have a growing problem with child abuse and neglect. Approximately 10,000+ Tennessee children are in state custody. We must face the great challenge of how to care for these children. Dating back to 1909, the Tennessee Children’s Home, without interruption in mission, direction or leadership, has reached out to serve young people who need a home. Thousands of churches and  individuals have made an investment in the lives of these children. Today, many of these children are productive citizens and have families of their own. Without you, the Tennessee Children’s Home would not be effective in helping young people change their lives and return to their place in society.

why do we need foster parents?

When a crisis occurs in a home and a child has to be separated from his/her family, a foster home is needed until the child can be reunited with their family. The Tennessee Children’s Home Foster Care Program endeavors to meet that need.

what is a foster home?

A foster home is a family that provides love, care, and security for a child and/or children until they can be returned to their own home or reach adulthood. A foster home provides healing and hope for a child. open your heart and home to a child in need. If you and your family love and enjoy children, if you want to help them solve some of their problems, and if you have the space in your home, you would probably qualify. As a foster parent, you are given the opportunity to “ . . . practice pure and undefiled religion . . .” (James 1:27). You are given the opportunity to provide an environment where these children can grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually. For many of these children you may be the last opportunity they have to develop into useful and productive citizens. 

how do you become a foster parent?

Call or visit our office. A social worker will provide you with general information about our foster care program. An application will be provided for you to fill out. When the application is received in our office we will arrange another visit to discuss any questions you may have and to move forward in the process. what will it cost you? It will cost you a little time, love, and patience. The Tennessee Children’s Home will pay you a boarding fee for each child placed and provide other support as outlined in our Program Manual. Medical expenses are taken care of as well.  Tennessee Children’s Home will assign a Case Manager to you, who will be available 24 hours a day to provide encouragement and assistance as needed. The Tennessee Children’s Home will provide you with all required training to be an approved foster home.

how long will a child be in your home?

The length of stay may vary from a few days to a year or longer. The ultimate goal is to return the child to his or her home, if that is possible. If the child’s home is not an option, he or she may stay until his or her 18th birthday or as long as you choose to have him or her in your home.

Contact Information: 

P.O. Box 10 Spring Hill, TN 37174
Phone: 931.486.2274
Fax: 931.486.1231