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Auburn
Foster Care:
In Alabama, prospective foster parents are required to complete a 30-hour TIPS (Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence) training course. Auburn has three opportunities to get involved:
- Alongside
- Alongside exists to provide biblical community and practical support for foster and adoptive families at Auburn Community Church.
- Care Teams
- Care Teams consist of ACC adult community groups who serve the tangible needs of foster families within their congregation.
- Care Team Interest Form: auburncommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/797312
- CarePortal (coming soon)
- ACC is partnering with Lifeline Children’s Services to launch the Auburn-area CarePortal, a technology platform that connects churches and community partners to local families in need.
- If you are interested in training for CarePortal or want to get involved with Alongside:
- Email: alongside@auburncommunitychurch.com
Adoption:
Prospective adoptive families in Auburn often work with agencies such as:
- Agape of Central alabama
- Website: agapeforchildren.org
- Lifeline Children's Services
- Website: lifelinechild.org
Both agencies provide full adoption services, including home studies, placement, and ongoing support. If you are a foster family at ACC or want more information about how to get involved with Alongside, contact alongside@auburncommunitychurch.com.
Birmingham
Foster Care:
To become a licensed foster parent in Alabama, you must complete a 30-hour Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence (TIPS) training course. This course is typically spread over 10 weeks and is a prerequisite for licensure through the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR).
- Alabama DHR Foster Care Information: dhr.alabama.gov/foster-care
- Foster & Adoptive Parent Inquiry Form: dhr.alabama.gov/adoption-foster-care-inquiry
Additionally, organizations like Lifeline Children’s Services offer orientation sessions and support throughout the licensing process.
Adoption:
Two prominent Christian adoption agencies in Birmingham are:
- Agape of Central alabama
- Website: agapeforchildren.org
- Lifeline Children's Services
- Website: lifelinechild.org
Both agencies provide full adoption services, including home studies, placement, and ongoing support. If you are a foster family at ACC or want more information about how to get involved with Alongside, contact alongside@auburncommunitychurch.com.
Nashville
Foster Care:
In Tennessee, prospective foster parents are required to complete the TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You) pre-approval training program. This training is facilitated by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS).
- Tennessee DCS Foster Care Information: tn.gov/dcs/program-areas/foster-care.html
Agape Nashville collaborates with DCS to provide TN KEY training sessions for prospective foster parents.
Adoption:
In Nashville, the following agencies offer adoption services:
- Agape Nashville
- Website: agapenashville.org
- Lifeline Children's Services
- Website: lifelinechild.org
Both organizations offer various adoption programs, including domestic and international adoption, and provide support throughout the adoption journey. If you are a foster family at ACC or want more information about how to get involved, contact alongside@auburncommunitychurch.com.