Foster Care
Why the Bag Matters: How Belonging Shapes a Child's Sense of Self
When people think of a child in foster care, they might picture suitcases, boxes, or a favorite stuffed animal or toy packed...
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Dignity Partners
Dignity Partner Series: How TAK PAKS and Shared Purpose Restore Dignity in Foster Care
Did you know Tennessee ranks 10th in the nation for children entering foster care? Each year, thousands of children are removed from...
Foster Care
5 Ways You Can Support Foster Children (Foster Parenting Not Required)
Fostering or adopting is one way to make a difference, but it’s not the only way. There are many ways to show...
History
Women’s History Month: Honoring the Women Who Changed Foster Care
This Women’s History Month, My Bag My Story honors two women whose courage and advocacy helped transform the system and change the...
Small Acts of Kindness Restore Hope for Children in Foster Care
Small acts of kindness can restore dignity and hope for children in foster care. Learn how love shows up in thoughtful, everyday...
Dignity Partners
Dignity Partner Series: Isaiah 117 House Transforms ‘Removal Day’ for Children in Foster Care
Through a partnership with My Bag My Story, children at Isaiah 117 House receive new bags that help bring comfort, dignity, and...
Dignity Partners
Dignity Partner Series: Bright Futures Program Creates Pathways for Young Adults Leaving Foster Care
The Tennessee Department of Children's Services Bright Futures Program offers a pathway to independence for young adults leaving foster care.
Dignity Partners
Dignity Partner Series: Holston Home Youth Head to the Beach, Dignity in Hand
Holston Home offers youth a beach getaway, traveling with My Bag My Story backpacks and duffel bags filled with dignity and hope.
Dignity Partners
Dignity Partner Series: Church of the City’s Wrap Around Program Provides Foster Families with Essentials and Support
When Brandy and Darren Whitehead met, he was a youth pastor and she was a social worker. Through her profession, Brandy saw...
Foster Care
No More Trash Bags for Children in Foster Care
Children in foster care often carry belongings in trash bags, sending a painful message. A real bag restores dignity and shows they...
Dignity Partners
Dignity Partner Series: How Monroe Harding and MBMS Help Restore Dignity in Foster Care
For more than five years, Monroe Harding, a leading provider of foster care and youth and young adult support services in Middle Tennessee,...
Why Foster Care Awareness Month Matters – And How You Can Help
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Learn why raising awareness matters, what challenges foster youth face, and how you can make a...
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