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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
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*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
National- suicide prevention and maternal mental health- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National- maternal mental health- Health Resources and Services Administration
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- directory- Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- affordable prescriptions- Good Pill
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- mental health directory and 24 hour helpline- NAMI
National- healthcare for the homeless directory- National Health Care for the Homeless Council
National- healthcare assistance programs- Needy Meds
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- prescription coupon program- Single Care
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
National- behavioral health- Volunteers of America
National- gift certificates for child vision- VSP Eyes of Hope
Statewide
Statewide- directory- Free Clinics
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
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
Davidson County- access to care- Project Access
Davidson County- uninsured,, underserved- Siloam Health
Dickson- primary care- Dickson Community Clinic
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, dental, behavioral, prescription assistance- Church Health
Memphis- medical- Memphis Union Mission
Montgomery County- prescription assistance- Clarksville Area Urban Ministry
Nashville- medical- Siloam Health
Sumner County- prescription assistance- Portland CARES
Housing/Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- ICNA Relief
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
National (located in North Carolina, but applicable to out-of-state pregnant college students) (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– MiraVia
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- room to rent- Spare Room
National- Volunteers of America
Statewide
Regional
Middle Tennessee (domestic abuse)- YWCA
South Central TN (domestic abuse)- The Shelter Inc.
Southeast Tennessee- Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
Southeast Tennessee-The Salvation Army
West Central TN (domestic abuse)- Women Are Safe Inc.
West Tennessee- Tennessee Homeless Solutions
County/City
Athens (domestic violence)- The Hope Center Inc.
Blount County- Family Promise
Brentwood- E.L.I.’s House
Chattanooga- Chattanooga Community Kitchen
Chattanooga- Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
Chattanooga- Family Promise
Chattanooga- Room in the Inn
Chattanooga- Shepherd’s Arms Rescue Mission
Chattanooga- The Chattanooga Rescue Mission
Chattanooga- The Momentum Network
Clarksville- Flourishing Families
Clarksville- Radical Mission
Clarksville- St. Bethlehem UMC
Clarksville- The Salvation Army
Clarksville- Urban Ministries
Cleveland- Cleveland Emergency Shelter
Cleveland- Foundation House Ministries
Cleveland (domestic violence)- The Hope Center Inc.
Hamilton County (domestic abuse)- Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
Hendersonville- Grace Place
Hohenwald- Buffalo Valley Inc.
Jackson (domestic abuse)- WRAP
Kingsport- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Hope House
Knoxville- Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Lebanon- Brooks House
Lebanon- The Next Step Resource Center
Memphis- Agape Means Love
Memphis- Door of Hope
Memphis- Dorothy Day House
Memphis (domestic abuse)- Ella Bebe Angels
Memphis- Heartsong Church
Memphis- Hospitality Hub
Memphis- Memphis Union Mission
Memphis- Moriah House
Memphis- Restoration House
Memphis- Room in the Inn
Memphis- The Salvation Army
Monteagle- Blue Monarch
Montgomery County- Clarksville Area Urban Ministry
Montgomery County- Serenity House Women’s Shelter Inc.
Nashville (18-24 year old students)- Ella’s House
Nashville- Nashville Rescue Mission
Nashville (referral required)- Safe Haven Family Shelter
Nashville- The Salvation Army
Nashville (domestic abuse)- YWCA
Robertson County (domestic abuse)- Homesafe
Shelby County- coordianted entry- Community Alliance for the Homeless
Shelby County (domestic abuse)- Women’s Advocacy Center
Sumner County (domestic abuse)- Homesafe
Tullahoma- Shepherd’s House
Wilson County (domestic abuse)- Homesafe
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- childcare directory- Babysitter’s Registry
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- childcare sharing- Carefully
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
National- Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- child care search- Daycare.com
National- child care search- Daycare.com
National- Mom Trusted
National- long and short term care- NannyPod
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
Statewide
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
Middle TN- tuition assistance- Jaymes Academy
Middle TN- scholarship- The McNeilly Center for Children
Northeast TN- YWCA
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- extended hours- Mrs. Lauderdale’s Childcare
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
Nashville- non-profit- Community Care Fellowship
Nashville- non-profit- Martha O’Bryan Center
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
SUN Programs (summer nutrition programs for kids)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Education pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- suicide prevention and maternal mental health- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National- maternal mental health- Health Resources and Services Administration
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Baby Store
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- high-risk pregnancy assistance- Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diaper directory- Jake’s Network of Hope
National- car seat distribution directory- Kid Travel
National- pregnancy and parenting education- Lamaze International
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- various pregnancy and parenting programs- National Healthy Start Association
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- diaper savings program- Pampers
National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- car seat events- Safe Kids
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- car seat distribution directory- Health Department
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 Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing 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 Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, earn while you learn- Pregnancy Centers of Middle Tennessee
Northeast Tennessee- parenting classes- YWCA
Southwest Tennessee- diapers, wipes, and formula- Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry
County/City
Chattanooga- case management, resource connection- Baby University
Chattanooga- diapers, clothing- Mustard Tree Ministries
Clarksville- diaper assistance- Diaper Angels
Cleveland- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting education, material support- New Hope Pregnancy Care Center
Columbia- car seat program- City of Columbia
Davidson County- parenting classes- Family Support Program
Davidson County- car seat program, healthy beginnings program- Government of Nashville
Elizabethton- material support- TLC Community Center
Gallatin- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting classes, material support- Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center
Grace Nazarene- diapers & wipes- Grace Nazarene
Hamilton County- layettes- The Samaritan Center
Johnson County- crib program- The Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County
Kingsport- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn, material support- Hope House
LaVergne- single mom assistance- The Hope Station
Lawrenceburg- children’s clothing- First Baptist Church
Memphis (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– earn while you learn program- Birthright
Memphis- baby items- Capleville UMC
Memphis- single mom assistance- I Am My Sister’s Keeper
Memphis- prenatal and postpartum care- Memphis Morning Center
Memphis- parenting mentorship program- One by One Ministries
Memphis- diaper assistance- St. John’s UMC
Nashville- diapers, baby items- Bellevue Community Food Bank
Nashville- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family resource center- Catholic Charities
Nashville- diapers, parenting education- Martha O’Bryan Center
Nashville- diapers, car seats, etc.- Mother to Mother
Nashville- diaper bank directory- Nashville Diaper Connection
Nashville- parenting classes- The Salvation Army
Nolensville- diapers- Nolensville Food Pantry
Old Hickory- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting classes, material support- Pregnancy Care Center
Shelby County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– diapers, wipes, formula- Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Shelby County- diapers- Mid-South Food Bank
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- school supplies, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Assistance League
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
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 bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- stand alone pantry locator- Helpi
National- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- transit option search- Moovit
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- car repair assistance- The Hub Garage
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- energy assistance neighbor program- Duke Energy
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Regional
Eastern TN- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry, emergency assistance, etc.- CCETN
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
South Central TN- emergency assistance, employment services, etc.- South Central Human Resource Agency
Southeast TN- food bank directory- Chattanooga Area Food Bank
Southeast TN- job training, furniture bank- Goodwill
Southeast TN- food & transportation assistance, employment, emergency assistance, etc.- SETHRA
Southeast TN- emergency assistance-The Salvation Army
Southwest TN- period & incontinence supplies- Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry
Southwest TN- emergency assistance, community outreach- Warriors Center
West Tennessee- food assistance directory- Mid-South Food Bank
West Tennessee- homeless services- Tennessee Homeless Solutions
County/City
Antioch- food pantry- The Branch of Nashville
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 & clothing assistance- Church of Christ at Trenton Crossing
Clarksville- food pantry- Clarksville First Assembly of God
Clarksville- food & clothing assistance- Family Outreach Ministries
Clarksville- career development, counseling- Flourishing Families
Clarksville- food, hygiene, feminine products- Grace Nazarene
Clarksville- daily meals- Loaves and Fishes
Clarksville- food assistance, clothing- Mission House
Clarksville- food, clothing, car donation, job readiness, money management, furniture, etc.- Radical Mission
Clarksville- food & emergency assistance- St. Bethlehem UMC
Clarksville (enrolled students)- food bank- SOS Food Pantry at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville- food & clothing assistance- Spring Creek Baptist Church
Clarksville- clothing closet, showers, daily meals- The Well
Clarksville- rent/utility assistance, food assistance, transportation assistance, clothing, school supplies, etc.- Urban Ministries
Cordova- food & clothing assistance- The Memphis Church
Davidson County- food, clothing, and transportation assistance- Adventist Community Services
Davidson County- housing and emergency assistance- Davidson County Community Programs
Davidson County- case management, life management skills, referrals- Family Support Program
Davidson County- rent & mortgage assistance- Rooftop Nashville
Davidson County- food bank, family support services- St. Luke’s Community House
Davidson County- showers and laundry- Shower the People
Elizabethton- food assistance, school supplies- TLC Community Center
Germantown- food & clothing assistance- Germantown Baptist Church
Goodlettsville- food assistance, emergency assistance, holiday assistance- Goodlettsville Help Center
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
Hermitage- food & clothing assistance- Hermitage Hills Baptist Church
Hermitage- food pantry- Hermitage UMC
Hixson- food bank- Grace Food Bank
Hohenwald- rent assistance, job placement, etc.- Buffalo Valley Inc.
Joelton- food pantry- Joelton Hope Center & Thrift Store
Johnson City- food, rent, utility, & transportation assistance- CEMPA
Knoxville- daily meals- Knox Area Rescue Ministries
LaVergne- single mom assistance- The Hope Station
Lawrenceburg- holiday assistance, children’s clothing- First Baptist Church
Lawrenceburg- food assistance- Coleman Memorial UMC
Lawrenceburg- food pantry- First United Methodist Church
Lawrenceburg- food & clothing assistance- God’s Storehouse
Lawrence County- food pantry- Lawrence County Association of Baptists
Lebanon- clothing & transportation assistance, job search- The Next Step Resource Center
Madison- food & clothing assistance- Christian Cooperative Ministry
Madison- food & clothing assistance- Madison Church of Christ
Memphis- food assistance- 901 Community Fridges
Memphis- food, clothing, household items- Capleville UMC
Memphis- food, clothing, & emergency assistance- Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Memphis- work clothing, job training- Dress for Success
Memphis- food assistance, daily meals- First Congregational Church
Memphis- food & clothing assistance- First Presbyterian Church
Memphis- food pantry- Grace UMC
Memphis- food pantry- Heartsong Church
Memphis- food pantry- Holy Trinity Community Church
Memphis- food assistance, family services, career readiness- Memphis Dream Center
Memphis- daily meals, showers, hygiene kits, etc.- Memphis Union Mission
Memphis (referrals only)- car donation- MidSouth Hope Garage
Memphis- food, clothing, household items, family services- Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc.
Memphis- food pantry- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Memphis- food pantry- St. John’s UMC
Memphis- food assistance- St. Luke’s UMC
Memphis- food assistance- St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
Memphis- food assistance- St. Michael Catholic Church
Memphis- emergency assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Memphis- food assistance- Sunshine and Daisy Mobile Food Pantry
Memphis- food pantry- The Life of Liberty and Liberty Transitional Outreach Ministries
Memphis- food assistance- The Memphis Dawah Association
Montgomery County- food & clothing assistance, school supplies, transportation, hygiene, etc.- Clarksville Area Urban Ministry
Montgomery County- rent assistance, food boxes, day shelter, employment assistance, etc.- Community Action Partnership
Montgomery County- food pantry- First Christian Church
Montgomery County- daily meals, food assistance- Manna Cafe Ministries
Nashville- food assistance, feminine hygiene, household items- Bellevue Community Food Bank
Nashville- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) job training, housing stability, emergency assistance, etc.- Catholic Charities
Nashville- hygiene, food, employment, housing navigation- Community Care Fellowship
Nashville- case management, food & clothing assistance- Connect Us Outreach Ministry
Nashville- food & clothing assistance- Donelson Church of Christ
Nashville- food & clothing assistance- East Nashville Cooperative Ministry
Nashville, rent assistance, food, hygiene items, cleaning supplies- Family Affair Ministries
Nashville- food & housing assistance- First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Nashville, food, clothing, financial assistance- Ladies of Charity
Nashville- daily meals- Luke 14:12
Nashville- food bank, family support services, referrals, etc.- Martha O’Bryan Center
Nashville- homeless outreach- Mission 615
Nashville- utility assistance programs- Nashville Electric Services
Nashville- daily meals, clothing, showers, etc- Nashville Rescue Mission
Nashville- emergency financial assistance- NeedLink
Nashville- homeless outreach- People Loving Nashville
Nashville- 1 and 2 year life management programs, referrals, housing assistance- Project Connect Nashville
Nashville- food & clothing assistance- Restoration Pointe
Nashville- homeless services, workforce development, daily meals, etc.- Room in The Inn
Nashville- case management, food and financial assistance- The Salvation Army
Nashville- housing assistance- Urban Housing Solutions
Nashville- food assistance- WOMEN
Nolensville- food pantry & household items- Nolensville Food Pantry
Robertson County- housing assistance, referrals- My Father’s House Mission
Shelby County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)- food & clothing assistance, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless services- Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Shelby County (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– single mom assistance, food, clothing, household goods- Christ Church
Shelby County- public transit- MATA
Shelby County- homeless prevention, rent & utility assistance, energy assistance, emergency assistance- Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association
Shelby County- period supplies, food assistance- Mid-South Food Bank
Shelby County- food pantry, homeless services- St. Patrick Catholic Church
Shelby County- eviction prevention, rent, utility, and mortgage assistance- Shelby County Community Services Agency
Soddy Daisy- food bank- Soddy Daisy Food Bank
Summertown- food assistance- Christ Centered New Covenant Church
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
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- online community- Single Moms Society
National- The Life of a Single Mom
National- The Mom Community
National- pregnancy and parenting- Wolomi
Statewide
Statewide- Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
Statewide- pregnant and parenting teens- Young Life
Regional
Northeast TN- YWCA
Southeast 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
Nashville (18-24 year old students)- Ella’s House
Nashville- pregnant and parenting teens- Nashville Young Lives
Sumner County- Moms Club
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
(2) A surrender may be made at any time prior to birth, but a surrender made prior to the birth of a child is not filed with the clerk of court until after the birth of the child and until the surrendering party or parties have filed a written reaffirmation of their desire to surrender the child, unless the surrender was executed in accordance with subsection (g). A surrender made prior to the birth of a child must be reaffirmed within three (3) calendar days of the birth of the child, except for a surrender executed in accordance with subsection (g).
(3) A surrender is not valid unless made after the earlier of discharge from a hospital or other birthing facility or forty-eight (48) hours following the child’s birth; provided, that the court may, for good cause shown, which is entered in an order in the minute book of the court, waive this waiting period. Code 36-1-111
(A) A person who executed a surrender may revoke the surrender at any time within three (3) calendar days of the date of the surrender. The three-day period shall be calculated using the method for computation of time established in the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 6.01. Code 36-1-112
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
CPS Assistance
Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally. We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
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