When crisis occurs in the home and a child has to be separated form
his/her family, a foster home is needed until the child can be reunited
with their family.
How do you become a foster parent?
Call or visit our office. A Case Manager will provide you with
general information about our foster care program. An application
will be provided for you to fill out.
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. The Tennessee Children’s Home will assign
a Case Manager to you, who will be available 24/7 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/her home, if possible.
If the child’s home is not an option, he/she may stay until his/her 18th
birthday or as you choose to have him/her in your home.
For more information send e-mail to:
Foster Care
or call 931-486-2274.
