Memphis Cares

We’re excited to welcome and support a new foster family who has recently opened their home to two little ones: a 6-month-old infant and a 3-year-old toddler. As they begin this important journey, we’d love to help them get started with a few essentials to support their new placement.

Baby walker or bouncer – to help support the 6-month-old’s development and provide some comfort and stimulation.

Infant formula – the family is currently learning the specific needs and preferences of the baby, which can be a bit of a trial-and-error process in the early days. Because of this, Similac 360 Total Care is the suggested formula and/or a gift card to a local grocery store would also be incredibly helpful and appreciated.

This family is working with Foster Village Memphis, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping, connecting, and advocating for foster, adoptive, and kinship families and the children they care for. We provide critical support through tangible resources, holistic support, and community connections—bridging the gap between the needs of families and the wider community's willingness to help.

If you're able to help, your contribution would mean a great deal to this new foster family and the children they’re caring for. Thank you for supporting these first steps in creating a safe, loving home.

On July 17th, 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 West Tennessee. For many of these students, graduation is not a guaranteed milestone—yet this year, we are proud to celebrate approximately 50 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.

An aunt has custody of her (4) nieces and nephews. She is currently having some financial hardships due to not getting as many hours at work the last 3 weeks. The aunt reports that her hours are going to be increased back to normal next week. Their electricity is currently cut off due to not being able to pay the bill. She is needing assistant with paying to get her electricity cut back on.

The child age 15 was placed with his maternal grandmother after the mother transitioned. The youth is autistic and has struggles with adjusting to living with the maternal grandmother. The grandmother is not able to purchase a bed for the child. Assistance is needed to help grandmother keep the child in her home.

They family recently moved to Tennessee from Arkansas. Mom and Dad just started a new job and funds are limited at this time. There family consist of the birth parents and three daughters. The family lives in a 2bedroom and 2bathroom apartment home. The girls share a bedroom that consist of two twin mattress. I am requests individual beds for each youth.

The child age 8 was placed with his maternal grandmother after the mother transitioned. The youth is autistic and has struggles with adjusting to living with the maternal grandmother. The grandmother is not able to purchase a bed for the child. Assistance is needed to help grandmother keep the child in her home.

The youth and his twin brother are in need of beds at their father’s residence. The Family recently experienced an eviction due to financial concerns. The twin brothers relocated to father's home

The very caring and loving mother is doing the best she can to care for her 9 kids. The mother have limited income but is willing to care for the children and provide a safe and stable home for them. The mother need 9 twin beds for the children so she can keep providing a safe and stable home for the children.

The family recently lost all of their items due to flooding. The family was successful in obtaining renovations for the home, but are now in need of the basic needs to ensure the well being of the youth and siblings.

Youth (14y/o) Shirts- M Pants- 14/16 (boys) -Youth (11y/o) Shirts- M Pants- 14/16 (girls) -Youth (9 y/o) Shirts- S Pants- 10/12 (girls) -Adult 1 Shirt- XL Jeans- 14/16 or Large

Bio mom is in need of rent help. She has paid half of what she owes for April and needs help with the balance and May rent. She has recently secured new employment. We are attempting to preserve her current housing because she is having unsupervised visits with her children. She is working diligently at a trial home visit to be reunified with her four children. The total in fill is $1376.00.