Honored to join @ShowHope HarlenwoodFoundation + anonymous sponsors to present Filled Local: Nashville retreat for foster/adoptive moms at @concordnaz. Michelle Harrell @CampaignWidow & Emily McCormack did a phenomenal job planning & leading event. Already excited for next year!
Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Moms: we're thrilled to partner w/ Foster the Family to bring the FILLED experience to Tennessee! Please join us for Filled Local: Nashville April 16-18 in Brentwood.
Generous sponsors help keep registration fee low. Visit:
https://t.co/p1h3TsXFHk
This Giving Tuesday, would you consider supporting our partner Adoption Project Foundation? With your help, we can keep making TN the best state to build strong families! https://t.co/47bXNYYdyt
#GivingTuesday#GivingTuesdaycampaign#adoption#fostercare
As we reflect on the past year, we’re filled with gratitude for our many blessings, including friends, families, supporters, and the incredible progress being made to improve #adoption and #fostercare in TN. Wishing you and your family a wonderful #Thanksgiving!
Honored to be at @WhiteHouse Thursday as @POTUS signed Fostering the Future EO to improve foster care. Special thanks to @FLOTUS for her continued focus on child welfare and for drawing attention to this important work.
Full executive order here:
https://t.co/htI0oeQKNu
On Tuesday we honored three individuals making a difference in the lives of children & families. So grateful for our 2025 Champions for Adoption & Foster Care: @AGTennessee Skrmetti, @SenJohnStevens, and @RepAndrewFarmer!
On this Memorial Day we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their last full measure of devotion to defend the freedom we share.
.@GovBillLee has proclaimed May as Foster Care Month in Tennessee. ICYMI, last month the TN General Assembly approved a bill of rights for children in #fostercare. Thank you to @HaileforSenate and @MaryLittleton78 for championing this important legislation!
During Foster Care Month, we recognize the nearly 5,000 TN foster families for their unwavering commitment to providing children across the state with a safe, loving home.
On this Birth Mother’s Day, we honor birth mothers, lifting you up with love and respect. You are an important part of the adoption constellation. If you know a birth mother, express your love to them today and every day!
#adoption
Thank you @GovBillLee for your leadership to organize this bipartisan group of Governors encouraging the President to take the necessary diplomatic action to bring these vulnerable kids home from China to their waiting families in Tennessee and across our country!
Today, I'm leading a bipartisan coalition of governors in calling on @POTUS to take diplomatic action to impress upon the Chinese government the need to honor pending adoptions. https://t.co/AioK9VtPkj
We know there are many organizations doing great work. This #GivingTuesday, please consider our partner Adoption Project Foundation. With your help, we can keep making Tennessee the best state to build strong families through adoption and foster care!
https://t.co/47bXNYYdyt
We’re thankful for our many blessings - our friends, families, supporters, & the incredible progress being made to improve the adoption & foster care systems. Wishing you & your family a happy Thanksgiving!
#thanskgiving#happythanksgiving#adoption#fostercare#adoptionislove
ICYMI: @GovBillLee and @TN_DCS announced this week the state will offer $1,000 grants to families to reduce private adoption costs.
We are grateful for their partnership to create a home study grant program. Read more below on this important initiative: https://t.co/dW0Ra3C2Wv
Exciting news from @GovBillLee & @TN_DCS.
On 1/1/2025, DCS will begin a Home Study Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse families up to $1,000 for the cost of an adoption home study. We applaud this effort to reduce the cost of adoption. Details here: https://t.co/uvhNSCUfz7