Annette Williamson Story

Rediscovering Strength: Annette and DJ’s Journey of Healing Annette never imagined she would be raising another child at this stage in her life. A longtime educator and a woman of deep faith, she had poured her heart into raising her children, guiding students in her classroom, and serving her community. But when her grandson, DJ, […]

The Miller Family

A family of four standing outdoors with tall green plants in the background. The mother, wearing a white floral dress, and the father, in a dark patterned shirt, stand in the center with their two young sons on either side, both wearing ties and smiling warmly.

A Journey of Connection: How the Millers Found Hope with Chosen When Andrea and Troy Miller decided to expand their family by adopting Kaden, they were determined to create a safe, loving home for him, even as they navigated the unexpected complexities of their new family dynamic. My own “launch” has stalled at times—maybe you […]

The Monroe Family

Four young boys sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, smiling warmly with a natural, green backdrop of trees and bushes.

A New Beginning for a Kinship Family When Steve and his wife Angela suddenly found themselves welcoming their nephew into their home, they didn’t expect the road ahead to be easy. With three sons in their home, adding a new child was a significant shift. But there was a deeper challenge: their nephew had experienced […]

Sara and Kyle Hill

A smiling couple, Sara and Kyle Hill, sitting closely together on a bench in a warmly nature enviornment, radiating warmth and connection.

Growing Together: Building a Stronger Family Through Love and Learning  Sara and Kyle’s journey began as foster parents taking short-term placements, offering care for a few weeks at a time. But everything changed when they received the call about three siblings who needed a long-term home. That placement, which came with unique challenges, eventually turned […]

The Donald Family

The Donald Family Chosen Care

New Parents, New Paths: The Donald Story When Sarah and Leo welcomed their three-year-old nephew, Ethan, into their lives, they sensed a profound shift ahead. Guided by a deep commitment to family and love, they were eager to provide him with a stable home. However, having never parented a child before, they were venturing into […]

The Ramos Family

The Ramos Family

From Grief to Gain: The Ramos Family’s Story Sofia Ramos has faced many challenges head-on during the course of her life with courage and determination. Her journey to working with Chosen began long before she decided to become a foster parent. It began with a cancer diagnosis. Of course, the diagnosis turned her life upside […]

The Davis Family

For Mark and Sarah Davis, raising their 12-year-old granddaughter, Emily, had become a daily challenge. Like many kinship caregivers, they were already struggling with the reality that their life looked very different from what they had expected. Over the past year, Emily’s behavior had worsened, putting a strain on their home and marriage. Emily would […]

The Salcedo Family

The Salcedo Family, Chosen, Chosen Care, Stories of Healing

Building Connection and Overcoming Challenges in Transracial Adoption From the time she was a teenager, Maria Salcedo had a deep desire to adopt. This dream remained alive through her marriage to John and the birth of their two biological daughters. Life took an unexpected turn when their youngest biological child was born significantly premature and […]

Malika and Nessas Story

Nessa and Malkia Story

In the heart of Tennessee, there is a challenge you likely aren’t even aware of. A large population of at-risk youths have no place to call home. Instead, home is wherever there is space for the night. Our program, Adaya, meaning “God’s Jewels,” is made up of a team of individuals fighting to provide these […]

The Harrison Family

The Harrison Family, Chosen Care

Jack Harrison’s longing to be a father simmered beneath the surface, fueled by his deep love for his nieces and nephews. In his late 40s, single and determined, he made the bold decision to fulfill his dream by opening his heart and home to a child in need through foster care. Liam’s arrival into his […]

The Johnson Family

The Johnson Family walking over train tracks representing the hope and healing of chosen's services.

It’s hard to know what to expect when your family is presented with a child’s need for permanency in the face of a birth parent’s personal struggles. Julie and Sam Johnson adopted their granddaughters to offer them a safe and peaceful home after years of trauma in their young lives, which included termination of parental […]

The Garcia Family

The Garcia Story, Stories of Healing, Chosen Care, Adoption Services, Foster Care Services, Kinship Services

Empowering Families Through Understanding and Support     Meet Lexi, a bright spirit who came to us when her parents found themselves navigating the challenging landscape of child protective services. As Lexi blossomed into her unique self, her parents noticed mood swings that ranged from joyous play to sudden bursts of anger. Determined to provide […]