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Foster Care

Foster Care in Tennessee

There are over 7,000 children in the Tennessee foster care system that need a safe, stable and loving foster family, whether it be short or long term.

Interested in Fostering? Start here.
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How to become a Foster Parent in Tennessee.

At Necco our main mission is to create and celebrate families of every walk of life, and to support them on their journey. In addition to the wealth of information you'll receive on becoming a foster parent, Necco also provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, licensed staff to help you at any time and the highest level of care to our children and families.

Tennessee Fostering 101

Necco is committed to the foster parents and foster children we serve and strive to find the best possible match for both parent and child.

Connect with NeccoCall or visit your local Necco office to discuss the requirements and process of becoming a foster parent.
Complete foster parent trainingDuring your foster parent training, Necco wants you to tell us what you're hoping to gain from this experience.
Finish home visit and paperworkAfter completing your training, paperwork, and home study your family will be approved to accept a foster child.
Being a foster parentNecco will be there with you every step of the way; before, during, and after you begin fostering a child.
Not sure where to start?Download the TN Foster Care Start Guide to learn the fostering basics.
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Services in Tennessee

Necco offers services that allow us to stand out from our competitors and make us the community of choice.

24/7 CRISIS INTERVENTIONWe are here for you. Whenever, wherever.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHGet the help you need, when you need it.
INDEPENDENT LIVINGWhere former foster kids learn the skills needed to succeed as an adult.
RESIDENTIAL LIVINGSometimes it really does take a village to raise a child. So we built one.

Our Tennessee Locations

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