On June 26th, the Department of Children's Services and various local community partners are hosting the 2025 high school graduation celebration for youth impacted by the foster care system in Middle Tennessee. For many of these students, graduation is not a guaranteed milestone—yet this year, we are proud to celebrate approximately 100 graduates who have overcome significant challenges to walk the stage and receive their diplomas.

This event is more than a ceremony—it’s a moment of recognition, encouragement, and hope. To help make this day even more special, we are seeking door prizes to gift to these incredible young people. These prizes will serve as tokens of support and inspiration as they take their next steps into adulthood, whether that be college, vocational training, the workforce, or other life paths.

The grandparents have taken their grandchildren into care and only have two bedrooms. The children are sharing a bed, at this time. The family has applied for Level One Licensing but the children need separate beds to pass the home study. The bedroom is small but would accommodate a bunk bed. They need your help with a bunk bed frame, 2 twin mattresses and bedding for the 8-year-old little girl and 4-year-old little boy.

Child who has elopement behaviors at home and at school. Parent would like assistance in obtaining window/door alarms to prevent child from leaving the home on their own. Family will also need batteries for the alarms.

Something like this would work: Go To Link

Birth mother's condition of her home was deemed unsafe for her children after reunifying due to her massive clutter within the home. Birth mom called 1800- Junk to remove a chair and a mattress within her home as part of her declutter process. BIrth mom was charged 2,314.68 on January 2nd, 2025 for removal. Birth mother is in need of reimbursement for as much as or any amount she can get back she will appreciate.

The caregiver is the Godmother of two little girls and their mother and grandmother are both incarcerated. The caregiver is in need of two toddler beds because she does not have beds for them. The girls are currently sleeping in the caregiver's bed.

Good morning, friends. I have been made aware of a young woman who is 7 1/2 months into a high-risk pregnancy, who has a connection with someone in our church. Part of what she is struggling with is that one of the twins she is carrying passed away quite early in the pregnancy. She has also been in and out of the hospital with various infections, but the baby is fine. She had to quit her job so she has no income and is also not physically able to get out to purchase what she needs. She is being supported emotionally by the baby's father and her parents, but they do not have the means to equip a nursery. If you have ANY baby items taking up space that you would be willing to part with or can help provide any of the items listed, it would be so encouraging and greatly appreciated by them all. She is having a girl and they do have some clothes. I do not expect all of these items to be provided, but I am just throwing out ideas. Thank you so much!

A mom with a child with special needs mentioned that she was without basic clothing and personal hygiene items impacting her ability to work and provide for her family. These items would help this mom be able to provide for her family.

Due to unexpected circumstances, this newly married couple and family of 3 needed to find a place to live. With deposits and moving fees, it leaves them still in need of a refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Please consider helping get this family on their feet so they can care for their precious 2-year-old daughter the best way possible.

Hello, We have a Fostering Together family caring for twin girls and they are growing out of their infant car seats. With two babies and two working parents this family will need a set for each car. These 4 in 1 convertible car seats will provide safety and grow with the girls : Go To Link

Please consider purchasing a car seat or funding any amount so that we can purchase them for this family. Thank you for your generosity and support FOR local foster families!!

Foster Care Awareness Month is here and around 6,000 children are in the Oklahoma foster care system on any given day. All though we care about each one of these amazing kids we want to come alongside those that are in our community to ensure that they know they are loved, supported, and have community.

All though we may not be able to solve the foster care crisis state wide we can solve it in our community. One easy step in doing this is by supporting the foster families that have stepped up on behalf of these precious children. We are working to get 25 care totes prepared for the 25 Foster families that are in our area. These totes are a small example of how we can help support them as they go into the summer months and resources are limited. This is a community opportunity for churches, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to make a difference. Everyone can do something and together we can make a difference.

The items that you provide can be dropped of at ReaLove in Miami May 22nd & June 5th from 1 PM - 4 PM so that the Care Totes can be assembled and distributed to the families in June.