TN Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives

Connecting faith, community, and government to improve life for every Tennessean

[Gov. Bill Lee @GovBillLee]

.@MariaLeeTN & I wish a happy Hanukkah to all Tennesseans celebrating the Festival of Lights!

[First Lady Maria Lee @MariaLeeTN]

Today #TennesseeServes partnered with @2HarvestMidTN to distribute Thanksgiving meals to Middle Tennessee foster families. @GovBillLee and I are grateful for those who serve as foster or adoptive parents.

[Tennessee Kids Belong @TNKidsBelong]

Aidan loves himself, his family, friends and his dogs and cats. His favorite sport is basketball but he also enjoys baseball, volleyball, and soccer. Aidan is interested in being a police officer one day.
Submit inquiry here: https://t.co/LI0790kIIw
#30kids30days #30kids30daystn

[TN Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives @TNFBCI]

Listen to the most recent episode of the TN Hero podcast with JT Olson of Both Hands. JT's story is inspiring and the work of Both Hands is unbelievable! Episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or with the link below! https://t.co/uknmVCl23I

[Gov. Bill Lee @GovBillLee]

Tennessee Students: Our office is accepting applications for our spring internship program. If you’d like to work alongside my team, apply by November 29, 2021.

Learn more at https://t.co/ajpPFLHoY3

[TN Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives @TNFBCI]

Tonight, at 7pm CST, you can tune in to watch @GovBillLee @MariaLeeTN @StevenCurtis @MaryBethChapman discuss foster care and adoption.
https://t.co/064BxeoNBG

[Gov. Bill Lee @GovBillLee]

Our freedoms & way of life have been hard won & hard kept thanks to the service of our men & women in uniform. Honored to recognize the nearly half-million veterans in TN for serving their country — including a dedicated group of veteran state employees.

[TN DCS @TN_DCS]

We're still celebrating the 1,630 children who exited foster care and found their forever families in FY21! Join us in congratulating these families by sharing this great news. To learn more about foster care & adoption in TN go to https://t.co/pSH3BwjMfx. #NationalAdoptionMonth

[First Lady Maria Lee @MariaLeeTN]

As we honor our military and veterans this month, @GovBillLee and I want to show our deep gratitude and appreciation to Tennessee's Gold Star Families. Join us by serving and supporting a Gold Star parent, spouse or family in your community. #TennesseeServes

[Gov. Bill Lee @GovBillLee]

Not every family is called to foster or adopt, but we are all called to support those who are. Visit https://t.co/eXJ8xL945l to learn how to get involved & tune in to @TNFostersHope next Tuesday as @MariaLeeTN & I discuss foster care & adoption w/ @StevenCurtis & @MaryBethChapman

[Gov. Bill Lee @GovBillLee]

November is Adoption Month in TN, & we recognize the many adoptive families across our state & the importance of giving our youth permanent, safe, & loving homes.

[Jennifer Donnals @JenniferDonnals]

This #NationalAdoptionMonth podcast is a quick listen --- about 6 minutes. But it will warm your heart on this cold day in Tennessee! #NAMTN #adoption

[Youth Villages @youthvillages]

It’s time to dance and go viral with it for Adoption Awareness Month!

#tiktok
#adoptionislove
#adoptionawareness
#fosteralittlehope

[Jennifer Donnals @JenniferDonnals]

Good news! More TN foster children found forever families last federal fiscal year -- despite the challenges of the pandemic! Read our press release below. #NAMTN #NationalAdoptionMonth

[TN DCS @TN_DCS]

Adoption of Tennessee foster children increases for 4th year via @MainNashville.
"Over the past year, we have given even more children the hope they deserve," said Commissioner @JNicholsDCS. #NationalAdoptionMonth
#NAMTN

https://t.co/IXVmTa15Yy

[TN DCS @TN_DCS]

NEW INFO: For the fourth consecutive federal fiscal year we have increased the number of TN children in foster care who have found forever families! We are giving more children hope and families they deserve! Details here:
https://t.co/lnkwL0S6zO

#NAMTN #NationalAdoptionMonth

[TN Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives @TNFBCI]

Have you listened to the most recent episode of the TN Hero Podcast with Rachel Haaga of @RestoreCorps ? Listen today!
https://t.co/ss4MzABr5f

[Show Hope @ShowHope]

Since 2003, our Adoption Aid grants have impacted more than 7,900 children and families. If someone in your community is considering adoption, share this information with them! Learn more and apply at https://t.co/QrWKhxCpvZ.

#NationalAdoptionMonth

[Youth Villages @youthvillages]

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Connections and belonging are human needs. Join us as we celebrate the youth and parents who found one another through adoption, as well as shed light on youth in our care who are looking for their #foreverfamily!

[Tennessee Kids Belong @TNKidsBelong]

TKB exists to equip the community to dramatically improve the experience & outcomes for children in foster care. November, National Adoption Month, join us in focusing attention on children and youth in foster care who are in need of a permanent place to belong through ADOPTION.