Need for more foster parents continues to help care for thousands of children within system
In March alone, more than 500 children came into DCS custody. All are waiting to find a temporary or forever home. Author: Amelia Young (WBIR) Updated: 10:30 PM EDT May 7, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. There are around 9,000 children in the state s foster care system. In March alone, more than 500 children came into the custody of the Department of Child Services.
All are waiting to find a temporary home, or one to stay in forever.
The need for foster parents has risen since the pandemic due to the financial impact it has had on many families. Despite the increasing demand for foster care placements, ensuring that a child goes into the right foster home can be a lengthy process.