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Foster Care

Foster Care at AGAPE

Every child deserves a family.

More than 400 children in Tennessee foster care are waiting for a permanent family, a place where they can grow, heal, and belong.

Foster care exists to help families heal, and whenever its safe, reunification with a child's birth family is always the goal. But when retuning home is not possible, children still need the love stability, and security of a forever family. Along the way, many children build deep connections with their foster families, and what begins as a temporary commitment can become a lifelong bond.  

Want to understand foster care from the people who know it best? Visit these stories from foster parents and those walking this journey every day. They share the heartache, the hope, the challenges, and the triumphsthe real stories behind foster care. 

From AGAPE's Blog 
Jason and Ellen Blasing
Kira Higgins 
Six Men, Six Stories 

Whether you’re just exploring or already know the path you’d like to pursue, this is a great place to start. Tell us a little about your interests, and we’ll help you with the next steps!

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Foster Parent Training


Pre-Service Training

To prepare for your role as a foster parent, you will learn effective tools and parenting methods to work with and guide the children who are welcomed into your family and gain an understanding of the different challenges faced by children who come into state custody.

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Post-Approval Training

Post-approval training is intended to support and educate foster parents so they can give the child(ren) in their care the best opportunity to thrive.

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