New Group Seeks to Make Tennessee Most Adoption-Friendly State - Articles

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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 13, 2022

A new nonprofit recently launched in Tennessee to advocate for public policy changes in the adoption system, with the goal of making the Tennessee the most adoption-friendly state in the nation. According to a news release, The Adoption Project plans to research policies that exist across the country and then develop best practices for the child welfare system. The group is led by CEO Jeremy Harrell, a government relations strategist, and COO Jennifer Donnals, a former chief of staff at the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. Both also are adoptive parents. Two advisory committees also have been recruited to support the group’s work. Former Gov. Bill Haslam will serve as honorary chair of the Founder’s Committee, while former First Lady Crissy Haslam will serve as honorary chair of the Policy Committee. Read more about the group’s launch.