Could Foster Care Be Your Calling?
Becoming a foster parent isn't for everyone — but for the right person, it's one of the most meaningful things you'll ever do. Take a moment and ask yourself these questions.
The Qualities That Matter Most
You don't need a perfect home or a perfect family. You need a willing heart. If the questions below describe who you are — or who you're working to become — we'd love to have a conversation about what fostering could look like for you.
If You Said Yes, We'd Love to Talk
You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing. Family Ministries Foster Care will walk alongside you through every step of the process — from your first question to the moment you welcome a child into your home. We'll train you, equip you, and surround you with a community of foster families who understand exactly what you're going through.
There are over 9,000 children in Tennessee's foster care system right now. A child enters foster care in this state every two minutes. We believe the greatest foster families are already out there — sitting in church pews, living in our communities, and waiting to say yes.
What to Expect
Reach out to our team and we'll answer your questions, walk you through the basics, and help you decide if fostering is the right fit for your family.
Our licensing training covers everything you need to know — from trauma-informed care to working with DCS — so you feel prepared, not overwhelmed.
We'll guide you through the application, home study, and background check process step by step. No guesswork, no going it alone.
