Welcome to Gift of Adoption Tennessee: Adoption Grants
About Gift of Adoption Tennessee
You don’t have to adopt to give a child a family. Gift of Adoption awards adoption grants to complete adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances – giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive.
Each year, Gift of Adoption Tennessee receives adoption funding requests from approximately 31 qualified families – representing a funding need of $155,000. The goal of the Tennessee Chapter’s all-volunteer board is to raise enough funds to help complete each of these adoptions. 100% of the money raised by the chapter is directed to uniting children with loving families in the area.
Nationwide, Gift of Adoption is only able to fund 2 out of 3 qualified applicants putting adoption out of reach for many families who otherwise would adopt. Gifts of any amount make a tremendous difference in our ability to remove the financial barrier to adoption and there are many ways to give including online, stock, IRA and Donor Advised Funds, give or learn more.
As of December 31 2024, Gift of Adoption Tennessee has awarded $777,000 in adoption assistance grants across Tennessee to complete the adoptions of 240 children. Download PDF Fact Sheet
If you would like to learn more and get involved locally contact Susan Smith, Chapter Network Officer to get connected and get started.
Tennessee Adoption Success Stories

Elizabeth, adopted from the U.S.A. in 2023
by Franklin, TN grant family Margaret and William

Niko, adopted from Korea in 2020
by Alexandria, TN grant family Amanda and Caleb
Impact update provided in 2024
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Chapter Board Members
We are currently seeking leaders throughout the state to join our Chapter Board and help us grow and reach more families – learn more