CSC Tennessee

AGAPE took a DCS Foster Care of a sibling group ages 2 (girl) and 9 months (girl) approximately a month ago. The birth parents have a history of domestic violence and cannot visit their children at the same time. Neither birth parent has safe transportation and will need to take a Lyft to each supervised visitation to see their children. The parents have limited financial resources and would benefit from Lyft Gift Cards so they can see their children. Any funds towards these gift cards would be a huge blessing.

AGAPE serves a sibling group of 4 who are in foster care out of Davidson County. Their father diligently is working his plan to return the children to his care. Due to his hard work the Team and Court are allowing him to begin unsupervised visitation with all four children. The father would be blessed to have assistance with gas money as he will be transporting the children to three different foster homes. Any assistance available would be greatly appreciated.

AGAPE serves a sibling group of two; a brother age 8 and his brother age 6. The older sibling has a significant trauma history and recently disrupted our foster care home to be placed in a residential facility in GA. His foster family continues to stay in contact with him via telephone calls and recently began doing virtually family therapy. The plan for this young child is to return to this foster family once he completes this program. The foster family would like to visit this child for his birthday in June. This trip will be a few nights in a hotel as well as gas to GA. Any funds that could go towards this trip would be greatly appreciated.

Resource Linkage is working with a single mother of 3 children who is barely making it with her current wages, the mother has applied to several small jobs for better income but has not been hired yet. She has a few small bills that will fall behind if she cannot get help in paying. I am asking for a partner to take lead by assisting with payments for the small bills to help her for the remainder of this month. The family has made many strides but a new job with better pay will be the game changer she needs moving forward. We are hoping she gets approved to begin delivering orders again which has provided supplemental income in the past. Anything will help. Thanks in advance!

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.

This auntie is taking care of her nieces ages 1 and 3, while their mother undergoes rehabilitation for drug abuse. She is in need of two car seats for girls and a one time food voucher card. Can anyone help with these needs for the girls to take some of the weight off of the aunties shoulders?

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Resource Linkage is working with a family who just had a baby on Friday 5/16/25. The mother has been working with the Pregnancy Center to help get a few of the items she is needing, but she is still needing help obtaining a baby bath tub and some diapers and wipes. Resource Linkage Worker did send the mother the link to sign up for the Diaper Program, but some additional diapers and wipes would help this mother tremendously! Any size diapers from Newborns to 2s or 3 would be helpful. The mother and Resource Linkage worker would be greatly appreciative of any help!

Bio-parents are in need of a stove/oven combo to cook meals for their children when they return home. They are also in need of bug treatment for their home due to roaches that they can't get rid of. They have spent lots of money trying to get rid of them and are unsuccessful. I would like this completed before their two children return home.

I have a client that has secured housing, and she is needing help with beds. She has 4 children that are in a foster home. If client gets home ready for children, we eventually will be able to reunify the children to their parents. Mom also uses Whitfield transit and could benefit from coupon books to get her back and forth to work and classes.

Dear Carportal families, I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to reach out about a family from our Lead Southeast campus who is currently facing significant challenges due to the recent ICE incidents here in Nashville. This family has experienced job loss stemming from their fear of returning home, which has put a strain on their finances and made it difficult to meet even the most basic needs, such as food and clothing. In light of their situation, we are seeking your support and compassion. Any assistance you can provide would mean the world to them during this difficult time. Thank you for being a caring community.
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A Mother needs assistance with groceries and summer clothes for her children after experiencing financial hardship.

The mother is needing transportation to her doctor’s appointments. She is pregnant and is engaged in drug abuse treatment. She currently has no contact with her children per court order due to her ongoing failed drug screens. Her only means of transportation is the IPA placement for her children.