Harmony Family Center

03/27/2026

The appointments. The paperwork. The emotional weight. 😩

Foster parenting comes with a lot of invisible work, and when that mental load falls unevenly, it can put stress on even the strongest partnerships.

Join us Thursday, April 9th, for “Sharing the Mental Load: Strengthening Marriages in Foster Families.” We’ll explore what the mental load looks like in foster families and share practical, trauma-informed tools to help couples communicate better, reduce overwhelm, and support each other. 💙

📌 Register today: register.gotowebinar.com/ /7159095483687622493

Harmony provides comprehensive foster parent and adoption support services. In addition, we offer trauma responsive community services and nationwide training that uses a whole brain, whole body, and whole community approach to health and healing. Learn more about Who We Are. Our trainings are desig...

03/23/2026

Join us every Tuesday in April for our Adoptive & Foster Parent Support Group: A Book Review of Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors.

Together, we’ll explore helpful insights from the book while connecting with other parents who understand the journey. This online group is a supportive space to learn, share, and grow alongside a community of adoptive and foster families. 💙

For questions, please email 📧 lauram@harmonyfamilycenter.org

📌 Register your spot here: forms.gle/bzLqa2JKr4acDNj38

April Support Group Tuesdays in April 4.7,4.14,4.21,4.28 12:30-1:30pm EST Zoom link will be emailed

03/21/2026

Join the Adoptive Moms Retreat 🧘‍♀️

This weekend is about connection, not perfection. It’s a place where you can exhale, show up as you are, and know you’re surrounded by women who get it. Adoption comes with beautiful moments and hard ones, and here you don’t have to explain yourself. You belong.

At the retreat you'll enjoy:
🌱 Connection, encouragement, and space to recharge
🎨 Activities like yoga, guided nature walks, crafts, and unmounted equine experiences
🔗 Therapeutic parenting conversations with other moms who truly understand
💬 Quiet spaces to rest and breathe
🍓 Delicious meals and snacks (with no prep or clean up!)

Let yourself be taken care of for a change and focus on nourishing your body and your heart. Most importantly, we hope you give yourself permission to be present. Laugh, rest, share, or simply listen. There’s no pressure to do it all this weekend is about what you need.

Register now at

Harmony Adoptive Moms Retreat @ Montvale – Montvale Springs, Fri Apr 10, 2026 - Sun Apr 12, 2026 - Harmony’s Adoptive Moms Retreat takes place at historic Montvale Springs. Located just 8 miles from Maryville, Tennessee on 364 acres at the foot of Chilhowee Mountain, Montvale’s tranquil woodla...

03/20/2026

Mudder’s Day Shirts are HERE! 🏃‍👣

Get ready to hit the course in style! Your race registration includes a Mudder’s Day shirt, so you’ll be geared up and ready to crawl, climb, and conquer every muddy obstacle!

⏰ Register by April 2nd to guarantee your shirt! Don’t miss your chance to rock the mud in official Mudder’s Day swag! 😉

📌 Sign up now:
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03/18/2026

Join us for Part 3 of our De-escalation Series: Handling Violence Do’s and Don'ts.

Even the best attempts to offer support don’t always prevent a crisis. Sometimes a child goes into fight (vs. flight) mode to protect themselves. There are no perfect answers, but there are things we can learn to avoid that make it worse. This webinar will focus on:

• What to do (and what to avoid) when a child is violent
• When and how to call in support
• How to care for everyone involved afterward

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 Therapeutic Class for TN DCS Foster Parents.

📌 Save your spot today:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/ /8284788680444272224

Harmony provides comprehensive foster parent and adoption support services. In addition, we offer trauma responsive community services and nationwide training that uses a whole brain, whole body, and whole community approach to health and healing. Learn more about Who We Are. Our trainings are desig...

03/16/2026

Let’s rock into family fun! 🤸‍♂️

Adoptive families, join us at We Rock the Spectrum on Sunday, March 29th for an afternoon of play, connection, and laughter. Meet other like-minded parents and enjoy a fun-filled day together!

This event is free for adoptive families, just bring your crew and get ready to play!

📌 Spots are limited, so register today and let’s rock! 🤘
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE8e0l_kl6Z89pAGGtKt0I5y4a2ujRxkcy9Og_Yz4kuWQW-w/viewform

3.29.26 1:00-3:00pm We Rock the Spectrum 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 203 Franklin, TN 37064

03/13/2026

Let’s strike up some fun! 🎳

Adoptive families, join us at Bowlero Bartlett on Saturday, March 28th, at 2:30 PM for an afternoon of bowling fun for the whole family. Come connect with other families in a fun, safe, and supportive environment while making memories together! 💙

This event is FREE for adoptive families, just bring your crew and get ready to bowl!

📌 Spots are limited, so register below and let the good times roll! 🎳✨

Bowlero Bartlett 3.28.26 2:30pm 6276 Stage Rd Bartlett, TN 38134

03/11/2026

Cheers to 5 amazing years with Permanency Specialist Bailey Azlin! ✨

Bailey has been rocking it on Harmony’s Mid State Permanency Team, always stepping up, supporting her teammates, and serving the families we work with. As Permanency Specialist Manager, Sara Fischer says:

"Bailey is an invaluable member of the Mid State Permanency Team. She consistently takes initiative, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and is always ready to support her colleagues. Her ability to work independently and her willingness to go above and beyond make her an exceptional asset to the team."

And we couldn’t agree more! Thank you, Bailey, for 5 incredible years and for always going the extra mile. 💙

03/09/2026

Every helping hand makes a difference!

Our Mudder’s Day Madness Mud Run is coming up, and we need awesome volunteers to help make the day safe, fun, and full of muddy memories! Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and join us for a fun day at Montvale Springs.

From cheering on runners to helping along the course, there are plenty of ways to jump in and be part of the excitement. Plus, volunteers receive a free event shirt as a thank-you! 👕

Sign up to volunteer today: https://harmonyfamilycenter.org/events/mudrun/

We can’t wait to see you out there! 👣

The first Mudder’s Day Madness Mud Run held at Montvale took place the day before Mother’s Day 2013. Some things change, others stay the same, and the best things just get better. Join us this year for the 14th annual Mud Run on the day before Mother’s Day, May 9th, 2026! This event includes o...

03/06/2026

It’s Family Fun Time! 🤸‍♀️

Join us on Sunday, March 15th at the Creative Discovery Museum for our next Adoptive Family Fun Day! This special event is free for adoptive families and is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded parents while your kids explore, play, and enjoy a day full of hands-on fun.

See you there! 🧸💙

📌 Register Today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7_gTUkqFn-dwwBKxFyZSDb0KHtpnsaCRt0WJ3u17CjZg2RA/viewform

For questions, please email lauramharmonyfamilycenter.org

Creative Discovery Museum 3.15.26 2:00pm 321 Chestnut St Chattanooga, TN 37402

03/05/2026

Become a Home Study Writer! 📝

Foster Care Home Study Writers serve as independent contractors for Harmony. The primary responsibility of the position is to complete and submit home study assessments for prospective Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) traditional and kinship foster parents.

Duties include: completion of interviews with applicants, assessing home for safety by completion of DCS home study checklist, ensuring homes meet standards set forth by DCS policy for the selection of foster families, completing home study narrative using the POP (Profiles of Parenting) tool, and compiling and submitting the foster family file to DCS.

Interested in learning more?
➡️ About the program: https://harmonyfamilycenter.org/foster-parent/training-and-home-study/
➡️ About the position: https://harmonyfamilycenter.org/joinourteam/

03/05/2026

Join our Therapeutic Services team 🌱

After two decades of serving the state’s adoptive families, Harmony now offers its extensive experience in treating developmental trauma through the Therapeutic Services clinic in West Knoxville. Clinicians in Therapeutic Services use a range of therapy modalities to serve adults, families, couples, children, and adolescents.

Therapists are responsible for providing a continuum of mental health and trauma focused therapeutic services to children, families and adults including prevention, education and support linkage.

Interested in learning more?
➡️ About the program: https://harmonyfamilycenter.org/therapeutic-services/
➡️ About the position: https://harmonyfamilycenter.org/joinourteam/