Isaiah 117 House announces plans to expand into Hamblen County
For kids entering the foster care system, removal day can be traumatizing. The Isaiah 117 House organization hopes to change that.
Author: Grace King (10News)
Updated: 9:48 PM EDT June 27, 2021
MORRISTOWN, Tenn — In the past decade, the Tennessee Department of Children's Services said there has been a 51 percent increase in parents losing the legal right to care for their kids.
That's put roughly 8,000 under the care of the state's foster care system. For many of them, removal day can be traumatizing.
"Imagine losing your home. Imagine losing your possessions, except what can go in a black trash bag," said Ronda Paulson, executive director and founder of Isaiah 117 house. "Imagine losing your pet. Imagine possibly losing your brother or sister when you get separated."