McNabb Center - Therapeutic Foster Care

08/15/2025

🤔 Did You Know?
Over 8,000 children are in foster care in Tennessee, and thousands are still waiting for a safe and loving home.
You don’t have to be perfect to be a foster parent—just willing to care. 💙
Want to learn more? Call us at 865-544-5070 to start the conversation!

08/14/2025

New chapter. Big feelings. No setlist, just lots of love (and maybe a few surprise plot twists). 💛

If you’ve ever thought about fostering — this is your sign. Your era could start now. 🏠💫

08/11/2025

The Center of Excellence (COE) is kicking off another round of RPC (Resource Parent Curriculum) Training starting September 15th! This is a free, 8-week virtual course designed specifically for foster parents to gain new skills, build confidence, and connect with others who understand the journey.

Through this training, you will learn:
* Practical parenting strategies for children who have experienced trauma

* Ways to strengthen your relationship and communication with your foster child

* Tools to handle challenging behaviors and build trust

* Insight into how trauma affects brain development and emotions

To register, scan the QR code attached to this flyer!

08/11/2025

Josh Shipp says it best—every child is one caring adult away from a success story. 💙

To all of our amazing foster parents: thank you for being that adult. Your presence, your patience, and your love truly change lives.

This is how 936 marbles can change someone's life.Speech by Josh Shipp, founder of http://OneCaringAdult.com/

08/08/2025

Don’t forget to RSVP for Super Saturday! 🌟
Earn 5 training hours while connecting, learning, and having a great time.
📅 Make sure your spot is saved – text Katie or Janay to let us know you’re coming!

📝 We can't wait to see you there! 💙

08/06/2025

07/24/2025

Happy Parent Appreciation Day! 💙
Thank you to all of our amazing foster parents. Your love, care, and dedication mean the world to the children you support. We appreciate you today and every day! 💛

07/11/2025

Want to get a head start on training hours for this year? Watch a video to two from the COE and get training credit! To receive credit, watch a video and then complete the training credit form on the next tab!

Vanderbilt Lunch and Learn Series Video Archive Receive Training Credit The Vanderbilt Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody hosts a monthly lunch and learn series, for which DCS staff and foster parents may receive training credit. The list below is a video archive of past events which...