Safety Exit
Foster Care at AGAPE
Strengthening Children and Families
AGAPE cares for more than 100 children each year through our foster care program. As a private, nonprofit agency licensed to place children, our trauma-informed program ensures that children receive stability and love while separated from biological family. The goal of foster care is reunification with family. When that is not possible, our team looks to find the solution that is in the child's best interest.
Adoption
Infant Adoption
When a birth mother chooses to place an infant for adoption, AGAPE is ready to make matches with waiting families. AGAPE offers training for parents who cannot have biological children to prepare them for the adoption path. Infant adoption training is made available in an intimate group setting.
Independent Adoption
AGAPE is authorized through its Child Placing License to provide adoptive home studies and post-placement supervision for adoptions. Tennessee State Law requires that anyone who adopts a child must have an approved adoptive home study.
Adoption Through Foster Care
While the goal of foster care is reunification, sometimes that is not possible. If a child in DCS custody becomes available for adoption, the foster family caring for the child becomes the first option for adoptive placement.
Maternity Care
Pregnant? Now what?
If you or someone you know is facing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy, it may be comforting to know that someone will listen and help you sort out your options. AGAPE offers a warm, confidential place for you to find support and guidance.
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