General Donations & Contributions

In 2014, Anthony and his wife, Laura, started the process of Fostering to adopt. Admittedly, Anthony knew little to nothing about foster care at that time. In October of 2014, Anthony and Laura were placed with their two wonderful children who they later adopted in April of 2015. Through that process, the Poteet's recognized several areas in the system that simply were not beneficial to their children. Early in 2016, Anthony decided to take the step of starting FFAN to assist foster families in acquiring the items they need to help create a secure environment for the kiddos in care. Placements typically happen in emergency or quick situations where parents simply do not have enough time to acquire the items they need to support a child or multiple children. Our early goal was to eliminate the stress of acquiring "stuff" so parents could focus on the stabilization of the environment for the children in their care. "The FFAN Shop" is modeled after retail thrift shops utilizing the experience of Anthony's 15+ years in retail leadership to create a "Shopping" environment for foster families.

Why Donations Matter to Foster Families Assistance Network (FFAN)

Donations are the heart of everything we do at Foster Families Assistance Network. Every dollar given directly fuels our mission to support foster families across Sumner County and Middle Tennessee. From emergency clothing and baby gear to school supplies, meals, and holiday gifts, your generosity allows us to step in when foster families need help most.

Foster parents open their homes and hearts to children navigating difficult circumstances—but they can’t do it alone. Our organization fills the critical gap between what foster care provides and what children truly need to feel safe, supported, and loved.

Whether it’s helping a grandparent raising their grandchild, equipping a new foster parent on day one, or delivering a bed to a child who had to leave everything behind, your donation makes that possible. With no government funding, FFAN relies solely on the kindness of community members like you. Your support ensures we can continue meeting urgent needs and lifting up the families who are stepping up for vulnerable children.