The Smoky Mountain Children’s Home believes that some of the greatest assets within our community are our Christian families. We also understand the pressing need in our society to be able to care for hurting children. It is our passion to provide a way of getting the resources of our families to the immense need of these children. We are looking for Christian families who are willing to partner with us to provide a safe, stable family and community.

The best place to raise a child is in a family that is part of a Christian community. It is within this kind of environment that a wounded child can truly be healed from the traumas they have faced. We must commit to helping child in therapeutic and permanent ways to bring stability to their lives. We need families that can accept them as they are, but desire to see them become all that God has intended.

There are a number of ways in which you can partner with SMCH. We are looking for competent, caring individuals who would like to join us in this venture to provide top quality services to children who need them.

Be a Foster Family

• Provide a child with a safe, nurturing home.
• Accept all true parental responsibilities normally assumed for a natural child.
• Provide emotional support, room and board, clothing and transportation.
• Are a member of a team of people working with the child, scheduling and communicating with other team members including friends, back-up parents, professionals, and SMCH-Case Managers.
• Receive a monthly stipend to cover the child’s clothing and material expenses.

Be an Adoptive Parent

• Work with a SMCH Foster Care Case Manager to identify and select a child who fits into their family’s structure and personality.
• Provide a child permanency through long-term membership in the new family.
• Receive ongoing support in processing through the legal system and in helping your family adjust.
• Receive financial support until the child’s 18th birthday through the State Adoption Subsidy Program for Special Needs Children.

Be a Back-Up Parent

• Provide a child with an “extended family” with whom they can visit a few nights per month.
• Help to meet the child’s needs by working with the Foster Parents.

For more information about our Foster Care Family please contact Rachel Burkett our Resource Eligibility Coordinator.