Our Mission
Tennessee Alliance for Kids (TAK) engages the community to meet the emergent and ongoing needs of children in foster care, those at risk of coming into foster care, and those aging out.
The Problem We're Solving
The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) cannot solicit donations as a government agency and out of a need for tangible support, Tennessee Alliance for Kids was established in 2016. TAK serves the Davidson County DCS, Mid-Cumberland DCS, Office of Independent Living and Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes.
When social workers identify the critical needs of children, TAK meets those needs through items we call FosterLove.
Our Staff

Blair Sehrt
Director of Operations

Fran Maynard
Director of Development and Engagement

Madison Vander Hoek
Communications Program Manager
Our Board

Crystal Paine
Board Chair

Sandy Ivey
Board Secretary

William Bundrant
Board Treasurer

Rachel Selbe
Board Member

Jared DeLong
Board Member

Kelley Campbell
Board Member

Marissa Smith
Board Member

Matt Wilke
Board Member

Rupa Crump
Board Member