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Essentials (food pantries, financial assistance, household wares, vouchers, etc)
Medical
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- directory- Public Health Departments
Regional
Middle Tennessee- medical, dental, prescription- Neighborhood Health
Southeast Tennessee- medical equipment- Goodwill
County/City
Chattanooga- vision, dental, medical- CEMPA
Clarksville- prescription assistance- Urban Ministries
Hamilton County- prescription assistance- Signal Mountain Social Services
Hamilton County- prescription assistance- The Samaritan Center
Hendersonville- prescription assistance- Hendersonville Samaritan Association
Johnson City- vision, dental, medical- CEMPA
Lebanon- medical- Anycare24
Memphis- medical- Memphis Union Mission
Nashville- medical- Siloam Health
Sumner County- prescription assistance- Portland CARES
Housing/Shelter
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- Low Income Apartments
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- room to rent- Spare Room
Regional
Middle Tennessee (domestic abuse)- YWCA
Southeast Tennessee- Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
Southeast Tennessee-The Salvation Army
County/City
Blount County- Family Promise
Chattanooga- Chattanooga Community Kitchen
Chattanooga- Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
Chattanooga- Family Promise
Chattanooga- Housing Authority
Chattanooga- Room in the Inn
Chattanooga- Shepherd’s Arms Rescue Mission
Chattanooga- The Chattanooga Rescue Mission
Chattanooga- The Momentum Network
Clarksville- Flourishing Families
Clarksville- The Salvation Army
Clarksville- Urban Ministries
Cleveland- Cleveland Emergency Shelter
Cleveland- Foundation House Ministries
Gallatin- Housing Authority
Hamilton County (domestic abuse)- Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
Hendersonville- Grace Place
Hendersonville- Housing Authority
Hohenwald- Buffalo Valley Inc.
Kingsport- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) Hope House
Knoxville- Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Lebanon- Brooks House
Lebanon- Housing Authority
Lebanon- The Next Step Resource Center
Memphis- Agape Means Love
Memphis- Door of Hope
Memphis- Dorothy Day House
Memphis- Memphis Union Mission
Memphis- Moriah House
Memphis- Restoration House
Nashville- Mother to Mother
Nashville- Nashville Rescue Mission
Nashville (domestic abuse)- YWCA
Robertson County (domestic abuse)- Homesafe
Sumner County (domestic abuse)- Homesafe
Tullahoma- Shepherd’s House
Wilson County (domestic abuse)- Homesafe
Affordable Childcare
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- National Head Start Association
County/City
Chattanooga- 24 hours- Chambliss Center for Children
Chattanooga- 24 hours- Pitter Patter In-home Childcare
Clarksville- sibling discount- Elizabeth’s Child Care
Clarksville- 24 hours- Ms. Aiesha’s Child Care Inc.
Clarksville- extended hours- The Youth Academy
Hamilton County- preschool scholarship- Signal Mountain Social Services
Hendersonville- sliding scale- Community Childcare Center
Hendersonville- non-profit-First United Methodist of Hendersonville
State Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Crisis Centers/Baby Items
National
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- free samples- Everyday Family
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- crib alternative- The Baby Box
Statewide
Statewide- diapers, wipes, formula- Cuddle Me Program
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- in-home support- Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
Statewide- case management for perinatal and postpartum support- The Help Us Grow Successfully Program
Regional
East Tennessee- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material)- case management, parenting education, earn while you learn- CCETN
Middle Tennessee- in-home nurse visits- Nurses for Newborns
Middle Tennessee- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material)- material support, earn while you learn- Pregnancy Centers of Middle Tennessee
County/City
Chattanooga- case management, resource connection- Baby University
Chattanooga- diapers, clothing- Mustard Tree Ministries
Cleveland- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) parenting education, material support- New Hope Pregnancy Care Center
Hamilton County- layettes- The Samaritan Center
Johnson County- crib program- The Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County
Kingsport- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) earn while you learn, material support- Hope House
Nashville- diapers, car seats, etc.- Mother to Mother
Nashville- diaper bank directory- Nashville Diaper Connection
Child Support
Essentials
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- babysitting, errands, carpooling, meal swaps, etc.- Babysitter Exchange
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food assistance- Food Finder
National- education financial aid- Frank
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- job search- Indeed
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
National- rideshare- Zimride
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Regional
Eastern TN- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material)- food pantry, emergency assistance, etc.- CCETN
Eastern TN- clothing closet- Higher Faith Ministries
Middle TN- public transit- Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
Middle TN (Nashville Electric Service customers)- utility assistance- NeedLink Nashville
Middle TN- food bank directory- Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Middle TN- career development, clothing- YWCA
North Central TN- emergency services, case management- Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency
Southeast TN- food bank directory- Feeding America
Southeast TN- job training, furniture bank- Goodwill
Southeast TN- food & transportation assistance, employment, emergency assistance, etc.- SETHRA
Southeast TN- emergency assistance-The Salvation Army
County/City
Apison- food assistance- Heaven’s Bounty Food Ministry
Blount County- wheels to work program- Family Promise
Bristol- food pantry- Bristol Emergency Food Pantry
Chattanooga- school supplies, food pantry, resource referrals- Bethlehem Center
Chattanooga- public transit- CARTA
Chattanooga- food, rent, utility, & transportation assistance- CEMPA
Chattanooga- food bank- Chattanooga Area Food Bank
Chattanooga- case management, daily meals, day shelter, food & clothing assistance, etc.- Chattanooga Community Kitchen
Chattanooga- food pantry- East Ridge Food Pantry
Chattanooga- food, transportation, case management, showers, laundry, etc.- Family Promise
Chattanooga- holiday assistance- Forgotten Child Fund
Chattanooga- emergency assistance- Good Neighbors Inc.
Chattanooga (Latino)- resource referrals- La Paz
Chattanooga- rent & utility assistance, food vouchers- Metropolitan Ministries
Chattanooga- clothing, hygiene items- Mustard Tree Ministries
Chattanooga- case management, resource referrals, holiday & food assistance, etc.- Northside Neighborhood House
Chattanooga- food & general assistance- Rock Bridge Community Church
Chattanooga- food pantry- St. Elmo United Methodist Church
Chattanooga- school supplies, hygiene packs, holiday assistance, etc.- Shepherd’s Arms Rescue Mission
Chattanooga- food pantry- Warren Chapel AME Church
Clarksville- food pantry- Clarksville First Assembly of God
Clarksville- career development, counseling- Flourishing Families
Clarksville- daily meals- Loaves and Fishes
Clarksville- food assistance, clothing- Mission House
Clarksville (enrolled students)- food bank- SOS Food Pantry at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville- rent/utility assistance, food assistance, transportation assistance, clothing, school supplies, etc.- Urban Ministries
Davidson County- food, clothing, and transportation assistance- Adventist Community Services
Hamilton County- food pantry, emergency assistance, school supplies, GED scholarship- Signal Mountain Social Services
Hamilton County- rent & utility assistance, food pantry, school supplies, clothing, household items, etc.- The Samaritan Center
Hendersonville- food, clothing, and transportation assistance- Adventist Community Services
Hendersonville- food pantry- Hendersonville Church of theChrist Nazarene
Hendersonville- rent & utility assistance, school supplies, food & clothing assistance- Hendersonville Samaritan Association
Hendersonville- food assistance- Long Hollow Baptist Church
Hixson- food bank- Grace Food Bank
Hohenwald- rent assistance, job placement, etc.- Buffalo Valley Inc.
Johnson City- food, rent, utility, & transportation assistance- CEMPA
Knoxville- daily meals- Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Lebanon- clothing & transportation assistance, job search- The Next Step Resource Center
Memphis- daily meals, showers, hygiene kits, etc.- Memphis Union Mission
Montgomery County- rent assistance, food boxes, day shelter, employment assistance, etc.- Community Action Partnership
Montgomery County- daily meals, food assistance- Manna Cafe Ministries
Nashville- daily meals, clothing, showers, etc- Nashville Rescue Mission
Soddy Daisy- food bank- Soddy Daisy Food Bank
Sumner County- food pantry, short term relief- Gallatin CARES
Sumner County- clothing- Paraclete Center
Sumner County- rent & utility assistance, food & clothing assistance- Portland CARES
Sumner County- food bank- Sumner County Food Bank
White House- food bank, rent & utility assistance, clothing-Hope Center
Support Groups
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Statewide- Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
Regional
Souteast TN- Chattanooga Moms
County/City
Chattanooga- fatherhood program- Baby University
Chattanooga- CEMPA
Chattanooga- The Momentum Network
Hendersonville- First Baptist Church of Hendersonville
Johnson City- CEMPA
Sumner County- Moms Club
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Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Adoption Law/Revocation
No surrender or parental consent shall be valid that is made within three (3) calendar days subsequent to the date of the child’s birth, such period to begin on the day following the child’s birth.
A person who executed a surrender may revoke the surrender at any time within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the surrender.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator:
Pay It Forward
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*Verified 4/20
