McNabb Center - Therapeutic Foster Care

02/08/2026

In the time it takes to watch a game, around 150 children will enter foster care—many leaving their communities, schools, and support systems behind.

Whether you open your home as a foster parent, wrap around a family who fosters, rally your faith community, offer discounts as a Foster Friendly Business, or simply share the need—everyone has a role to play!

Tonight, as many of us gather with friends, family, and neighbors, we encourage you to think about the nearly 8,200 kids in foster care across our state—and the role you could play in helping them experience consistent care, normalcy, and belonging.

They did not choose this path and deserve the support and care of every single one of us. 💙

02/05/2026

Don't miss the upcoming KAFCAM Conference! It is a great opportunity to connect with other foster families, gain valuable resources, and grow together. Check out the details below!

→ You’re fostering or considering fostering and want to understand what that step really looks like
→ You’re navigating adoption or kinship care and need clarity, not pressure
→ You have questions and want to learn from people who’ve walked this road before
→ You’re tired and need support that feels honest, practical, and human

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to show up. 🫡

KAFCAM 2026 Adoption & Foster Care Conference
→ Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
→ Fellowship North Church | Knoxville, TN
→ Breakfast and lunch included
→ Foster parent training hours available!

Explore the conference details and register at Kafcam.org/conference

02/03/2026

Having a child move in without knowing how long they’ll stay, loving them, teaching them & guiding them while also getting attached & possibly watching them leave, sometimes with only a moment’s notice—makes you wonder why anyone would willingly open themselves up to this kind of a broken heart.

It may sound scary to think about. & honestly, it is. But what scares me more is what insecure attachment does to children who, through no fault of their own, were removed from their closest connections.

A child who doesn’t develop secure attachment during their developmental years can experience heartbreaking & sometimes lifelong effects. Beyond the pain, the brokenness & the confusion, they may struggle with low self-esteem, emotional processing, impulse control, coping skills & social skills. They can experience aggression & high stress levels. They may become clingy, withdrawn, or carry deep feelings of rejection.

& these are just some of the things we see.

I never want to minimize the grief foster parents go through because it is real in every way. It is painful & confusing. It is whole body exhausting. I’ve been there. The hurt can run so deep you wonder if the holes in your heart will ever heal.

But I can say without a doubt that I would rather keep investing my hole-filled heart & live with the residual pain than allow a child to go without someone loving them with their whole heart while they are in foster care.

01/27/2026

Love shows up. Love stays. Love does hard things. 💕
Foster care isn’t easy, but it’s life changing for children and for the families who open their homes. If you’ve ever felt called to make a difference, this could be your sign.💛

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

Housing complex for foster children opens in Knoxville >>> https://tinyurl.com/8crbsh6f

01/19/2026

Dr. King reminded us that greatness isn’t about position, it’s about service.

This MLK Jr. Day, consider how you can serve children in need. Becoming a foster parent is one powerful way to make a lasting difference. Call us at 865-544-5070 to learn more about being a foster parent today!

01/17/2026

🍊It's game day Tennessee!! 🍊

Be the ultimate volunteer. Become a foster parent.
Every child deserves a home team. 🏀🧡

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01/12/2026

Welcoming a new child into your home can feel overwhelming for everyone involved. Here is a great article written from the perspective of a child in foster care. It has some great Do's and Don'ts that will help the transition feel smooth.

Dear Foster Parents, I am writing to you to give you some ideas about welcoming a new foster child or youth into your home. I know a lot about this because I have been in a lot of foster homes….seven to be exact, during the two years I’ve been in the system. I won’t tell […]

01/08/2026

The end of the training year will be here before you know it! Please remember to turn in your completed training hours so we can keep your records up to date. If you have any questions or need help submitting them, we’re always happy to help.❤

01/05/2026

Don't get out of compliance! Join us for our upcoming CPR class to refresh your skills and remain in compliance with DCS policy!

01/01/2026

New year. New goals. New opportunities to make a difference.
Children in our community are still waiting for safe, supportive homes. You could be the reason their year looks different!

🎉 Make fostering part of your New Year’s resolution.
Call us at 865-544-5070 for more information about fostering today!