Tennessee

Foster care is the temporary placement of children outside of their own homes. It occurs because of parenting issues, abuse, neglect or other family problems.

When a Juvenile Court Judge determines that a child cannot return to their home, then alternative placement is researched. The law requires that the Court uses the “least restrictive placement” possible. Relatives are considered first, followed by traditional foster care, then treatment or therapeutic foster care.

The goal of most foster placements is to resolve problems and to return the child home.

Yes! There are many children in foster care who need an adoptive home. Omni will help you through the foster-to-adopt process. Learn more on how to become a foster parent.

Parents who wish to adopt from foster care must foster the child/ren for a certain amount of time before an adoption can be finalized. The amount of time required varies from state to state.

We use every service at our disposal to get people the care they need. Our Outpatient Mental Health services provide care to some of the most vulnerable people we work with. We combine state services, therapy and the convenience of teletherapy to offer a suite of wraparound services. At the end of the day, we are committed to getting people what they need to thrive. Learn more here.

We can’t expect that everyone in need will have the capacity or ability to come to us for help. Often, we must take the initiative and go to them. Our community-based mental health services reduce the barrier to getting care by serving in parks, community centers, and in the homes of those we serve. Learn more here.