WBIR: Governor Lee signs Forever Homes Act into law

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee signed the Forever Homes Act into law on Monday as he was surrounded by adoptive and foster parents.

The Forever Homes Act, which passed with bipartisan support, will provide support for foster and adoptive families as well as speed up child placement. 

According to the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, the law would allow for a judicial waiver to speed adoption finalization from six to three months if a court sees fit, providing foster parents with a respite period of up to six months without losing their standing as a foster home and extending care services for expectant mothers....

“This legislation makes transformational changes and positions Tennessee as a leader in building strong families through adoption and foster care,” Jeremy Harrell, founder, president and CEO of The Adoption Project said. “This package advances our goal of making Tennessee the most adoption-friendly state in the country.” Keep reading from WBIR >>