Supporting Foster & Kinship Families in Wilson County

Spring is bringing a lot of exciting momentum to Foster 180, and we’re grateful to share a few updates with the community that make this work possible.

🌼 GrandFam Fest — April 18

Calling all Grandparents raising Grandchildren!

The GrandFam Cohort is hosting a GrandFam Fest on:

Saturday, April 18

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

@ the Family Center of First United Methodist Church

415 W Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087

This free event will include:

• Adult learning

• A community resource fair

• Fun activities for kids

• Free breakfast and lunch for families

Space is limited, so please register today.

• Guest Registration: GrandFam Fest

• Vendor Registration: https://forms.gle/CCVqPg8Eu7W73LCf7

• Volunteer Registration: https://forms.gle/iWasZYCd8vdf4XK29

📞 New Foster 180 Phone Number

We now have a dedicated phone line for Foster 180: (615) 208-5201

Because we operate with a small staff, we may not always be able to answer immediately. For calls made after hours, please allow 2–3 business days for a response. Thank you!

📊 Impact Update

Thanks to your support, Foster 180 continues to serve families across Wilson County. Our updated data reflects:

534 children served

65 foster families supported in Wilson County

60 months of service provided through the Foster Closet

Resources distributed:

• 63 cribs

• 45 strollers

• $18,000+ invested in car seats

• Hundreds of diapers, wipes, snacks, food items, and gas cards

Every item given represents stability and dignity for a child and caregiver during a critical moment.

🎉 Foster 180 Workshops

Our most recent TBRI training was a great success. Jenny led the training, and we were encouraged to see both business professionals and parents eager to deepen their understanding of trauma awareness.

Next TBRI Training: March 21. Register for free here.

🧡 Foster Closet Open House

Our Foster Closet serves families with practical resources and encouragement.

Open House is held the second Saturday of each month, and the next one will be on March 14. Follow us on Facebook for updates and details.

👋 Meet Our Intern

We’re excited to welcome Isaiah Douglas to the Foster 180 team! Isaiah is a proud student at Cumberland University, where he studies Business while playing football and serving our community. He has already been helping with outreach calls, creating training videos, and building content. We’re grateful for his energy!

🏛 Board Members Needed

Foster 180 is growing, and we are looking for individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors! If you have about 6 hours per year and the gift of gab, we would love your voice and influence in supporting this special community.

For more information, please contact us at info@foster180.com

👐 Additional Volunteer Needs

We are currently seeking volunteers for:

• Clerical/administrative support

• Monthly or quarterly help with the Foster Closet

If you’re interested in serving, please contact us at: info@foster180.com

Thank You!

Foster 180 exists because this community believes foster families and kinship caregivers deserve support. Every volunteer, partner, and donor helps build a stronger circle of care around children who need it most.

We’re grateful to be part of this work together,

Foster 180