Join us to learn more about how foster care works, meet current foster parents and get all of your questions about becoming a foster parent answered by members of the Chambliss Center for Children Residential Staff!
Are you passionate about helping children in the foster care system and ready to begin your foster care journey? Join us this spring for TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You) foster parent training classes and take the first step toward making a difference.
Foster parents in Tennessee play a key role in the futures of the children and families they encounter. Whether providing temporary support or a permanent home, foster parents help to strengthen families and provide children in care a safe environment where they know they are important and loved.
To prepare for your role as foster parent, you will learn effective tools and parenting methods to work with and guide the children who are welcomed into your family and to gain an understanding of the different challenges faced by children who come into state custody.
Through the pre-approval training TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You), you will learn how foster parents work to improve the lives of children, information about current policies on caring for children in custody, and ultimately if foster parenting is right for you. Whether you want to provide a temporary home for children in need or have the ultimate goal of adoption, TN KEY training will help prepare you for the unique challenges and rewards of becoming a foster parent.
Contact us with questions or to receive the Zoom link at (423)693-2580 or fostercare@chamblisscenter.org.
Every July, Isaiah 117 Houses across the country encourage their community to hold lemonade stands to raise awareness and funds for their location. Since 2017, God has taken a few stands and $7,000 and turned it into over 500 stands per year that raise over $500,000 annually for local Isaiah 117 Houses to help change the way foster care begins.
Are you passionate about helping children in the foster care system and ready to begin your foster care journey? Join us this spring for TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You) foster parent training classes and take the first step toward making a difference.
May 19 - June 30
Foster parents in Tennessee play a key role in the futures of the children and families they encounter. Whether providing temporary support or a permanent home, foster parents help to strengthen families and provide children in care a safe environment where they know they are important and loved.
To prepare for your role as foster parent, you will learn effective tools and parenting methods to work with and guide the children who are welcomed into your family and to gain an understanding of the different challenges faced by children who come into state custody.
Through the pre-approval training TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You), you will learn how foster parents work to improve the lives of children, information about current policies on caring for children in custody, and ultimately if foster parenting is right for you. Whether you want to provide a temporary home for children in need or have the ultimate goal of adoption, TN KEY training will help prepare you for the unique challenges and rewards of becoming a foster parent.
Contact us with questions or to receive the Zoom link at (423)693-2580 or fostercare@chamblisscenter.org.
Thinking about becoming a foster parent but not sure where to start? Join us to ask questions, and see if fostering might be right for you. Stop by from 4:30 PM - 7 PM for Q + A
Program will begin at 5:30 PM.
Make plans to attend Bunny Hop! 2025 to benefit Chambliss Center for Children on Friday, May 2nd.
This family-friendly fundraiser will be held in the spacious and open-air First Horizon Pavilion from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can enjoy an evening with friends and festivities while their kids take advantage of the numerous activities for children. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend, including grandparents and adults without children.
Are you passionate about helping children in the foster care system and ready to begin your foster care journey? Join us this spring for TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You) foster parent training classes and take the first step toward making a difference.
April 15 - May 27
Foster parents in Tennessee play a key role in the futures of the children and families they encounter. Whether providing temporary support or a permanent home, foster parents help to strengthen families and provide children in care a safe environment where they know they are important and loved.
To prepare for your role as foster parent, you will learn effective tools and parenting methods to work with and guide the children who are welcomed into your family and to gain an understanding of the different challenges faced by children who come into state custody.
Through the pre-approval training TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You), you will learn how foster parents work to improve the lives of children, information about current policies on caring for children in custody, and ultimately if foster parenting is right for you. Whether you want to provide a temporary home for children in need or have the ultimate goal of adoption, TN KEY training will help prepare you for the unique challenges and rewards of becoming a foster parent.
Contact us with questions or to receive the Zoom link at (423)693-2580 or fostercare@chamblisscenter.org.
Thinking about becoming a foster parent but not sure where to start? Chambliss Center for Children will offer an upcoming Foster Care Info Night. This will be an opportunity to ask questions, and see if fostering might be right for you.
Tuesday, March 24th at 6 PM
Foster parents in Tennessee play a key role in the futures of the children and families they encounter. Whether providing temporary support or a permanent home, foster parents help to strengthen families and provide children in care a safe environment where they know they are important and loved.
To prepare for your role as foster parent, you will learn effective tools and parenting methods to work with and guide the children who are welcomed into your family and to gain an understanding of the different challenges faced by children who come into state custody.
Through the pre-approval training TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You), you will learn how foster parents work to improve the lives of children, information about current policies on caring for children in custody, and ultimately if foster parenting is right for you. Whether you want to provide a temporary home for children in need or have the ultimate goal of adoption, TN KEY training will help prepare you for the unique challenges and rewards of becoming a foster parent.
Contact us with questions or to receive the Zoom link at (423)693-2580 or fostercare@chamblisscenter.org.
Join us for a special screening of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, a powerful, inspiring story of community and foster care. Be inspired. Learn about becoming a foster parent. Discover how you can make a difference.
Chambliss Center for Children will offer an upcoming TN Key foster parent training session:
February 16 - March 16 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Foster parents in Tennessee play a key role in the futures of the children and families they encounter. Whether providing temporary support or a permanent home, foster parents help to strengthen families and provide children in care a safe environment where they know they are important and loved.
To prepare for your role as foster parent, you will learn effective tools and parenting methods to work with and guide the children who are welcomed into your family and to gain an understanding of the different challenges faced by children who come into state custody.
Through the pre-approval training TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You), you will learn how foster parents work to improve the lives of children, information about current policies on caring for children in custody, and ultimately if foster parenting is right for you. Whether you want to provide a temporary home for children in need or have the ultimate goal of adoption, TN KEY training will help prepare you for the unique challenges and rewards of becoming a foster parent.
Contact us with questions or to receive the Zoom link at (423)693-2580 or fostercare@chamblisscenter.org.
The evening will feature Cajun-inspired fare, festive cocktails, Dixieland Jazz by the Ralph Miller Quartet, a late-evening DJ & dance party, a silent auction, and plenty of New Orleans–style fun!
Foster parents in Tennessee play a key role in the futures of the children and families they encounter. Whether providing temporary support or a permanent home, foster parents help to strengthen families and provide children in care a safe environment where they know they are important and loved.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please join us for our Foster Care Info Night. In this session, you will learn how foster parents work to improve the lives of children, information about current policies on caring for children in custody, and ultimately if foster parenting is right for you.
Contact us with questions or to receive the Zoom link at (423)693-2580 or fostercare@chamblisscenter.org.
Chambliss Center for Children will offer an upcoming TN Key foster parent training session:
January 6 - February 17 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Foster parents in Tennessee play a key role in the futures of the children and families they encounter. Whether providing temporary support or a permanent home, foster parents help to strengthen families and provide children in care a safe environment where they know they are important and loved.
To prepare for your role as foster parent, you will learn effective tools and parenting methods to work with and guide the children who are welcomed into your family and to gain an understanding of the different challenges faced by children who come into state custody.
Through the pre-approval training TN KEY (Knowledge Empowers You), you will learn how foster parents work to improve the lives of children, information about current policies on caring for children in custody, and ultimately if foster parenting is right for you. Whether you want to provide a temporary home for children in need or have the ultimate goal of adoption, TN KEY training will help prepare you for the unique challenges and rewards of becoming a foster parent.
Contact us with questions or to receive the Zoom link at (423)693-2580 or fostercare@chamblisscenter.org.
Foster parents change lives every day — offering love, stability, and hope to children who need it most. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes, we’d love to help you learn more.
Join us for our next Foster Care Info Night, and take the first step toward making a difference.
You’re invited to join us for our FREE Foster Parent Info Night!
You’re invited to join us for our FREE Foster Parent Info Night!
In the Summer of 2017, a few children from Elizabethton and Johnson City, TN held lemonade stands to raise money for the first Isaiah 117 House in Carter County, TN. $7,000 was raised that summer by kids who knew kids needed a place to stay while they were waiting on foster placement.
We were so moved by this simple act of kindness and generosity, that we decided to make lemonade stands an expectation for every Isaiah 117 House location moving forward.
Every July, Isaiah 117 Houses across the country encourage their community to hold lemonade stands to raise awareness and funds for their location.
Since 2017, God has taken a few stands and $7,000 and turned it into over 500 stands per year that raise over $500,000 annually for local Isaiah 117 Houses to help change the way foster care begins.
To learn more about hosting a lemonade stand, contact Location Leader, John Hunter at john.hunter@isaiah117house.com
You’re invited to join us for our FREE Foster Parent Info Night! Learn more about how foster care works, meet current foster parents and get all of your questions about becoming a foster parent answered by members of the Chambliss Center for Children Residential Staff!
Make plans to attend Bunny Hop! 2025 to benefit Chambliss Center for Children on Friday, May 2nd.
This family-friendly fundraiser will be held in the spacious and open-air First Horizon Pavilion from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can enjoy an evening with friends and festivities while their kids take advantage of the numerous activities for children. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend, including grandparents and adults without children.
You’re invited to join us for our FREE Foster Parent Info Night!
Mardi Gras King and Queen Jay and Kelli Donnelly invite you to join them for the 13th Annual Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, February 28th, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at The Read House.
Help us continue to love on the children of Hamilton County by "spreading the love" to someone you love and let us cover their yard in hearts for up to 24 hours
Nominate someone you love by filling out this form. Your nominee’s yard will be covered in hearts for 24 hours! We would love for you to join us in spreading the love!
Every year on 1.17 we celebrate Isaiah 117 Day! For 2025, our theme is Connect. Reflect. Pray.
This #GivingTuesday, add generosity to your list of favorite things. We need your help meeting our 2024 fundraising goal!
Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd as we share the people, places and things that make Chambliss Center for Children special.
More information coming soon.
For questions regarding the golf tournament, please contact Emily Barrow at esbarrow@chamblisscenter.org or call (423) 468-1139.
Due to unforeseen weather conditions, we had to reschedule our original golf tournament scheduled for July 29. But don’t worry— we now have a new date so that we can get back on the green!
We are pleased to announce that the rescheduled tournament will now take place on Monday, September 16 at Black Creek Club.
For questions regarding the golf tournament, please contact Emily Barrow at esbarrow@chamblisscenter.org or call (423) 468-1139.
More information coming soon.
For questions regarding the golf tournament, please contact Emily Barrow at esbarrow@chamblisscenter.org or call (423) 468-1139.
You are invited to dispel any myths and get all of your questions about fostering in your community answered by current foster parents and members of our Residential Staff.
Contact us with questions or to receive the Zoom link at (423)693-2580 or fostercare@chamblisscenter.org.
Learn more about our Early Childhood Education program at ChamblissCenter.org.
Make plans to attend Bunny Hop! 2024 to benefit Chambliss Center for Children on Friday, May 3rd.
This family-friendly fundraiser will be held in the spacious and open-air First Horizon Pavilion from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can enjoy an evening with friends and festivities while their kids take advantage of the numerous activities for children. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend, including grandparents and adults without children.
Activities for children include a wide range of arts and crafts; a petting station with bunnies, chicks, lambs, and baby goats; face painting; a sports zone; inflatables; a photo booth; Kid Karaoke; a mobile video game trailer; dinner; sweet treats; and more. All children in attendance also receive a Peter Rabbit coloring book to take home.
Adults will enjoy a silent auction and dinner. The event entrance is off of Carter Street, where attendees can sign in and pay if reservations were not pre-paid.
Contact Emily Barrow at esbarrow@chamblisscenter.org for more information.
More information coming soon.
For more information, contact Director of Volunteer Services Dana Jones at dcjones@chamblisscenter.org.
Join us at the Taylor Swift Dance Party hosted by The Lantern Coffee Co. to benefit Isaiah 117 House at Chambliss Center for Children.
Contact us at hamiltontn@isaiah117house.com to learn more!
