Friends of Tennessee's Babies with Special Needs

We have a heart for babies Connecting families with fellowship, resources, and support

In 1995, a group of friends and parents were discussing the vast requirements of children with special needs in East Tennessee. They realized that even the wonderful services of the best agencies serving this population were not enough. They started recruiting friends with specialized skills to volunteer here and there, and that’s how Friends of Tennessee Infant Parent Services (TIPS) was born. Friends of TIPS later became Friends of Tennessee’s Babies with Special Needs, which has served countless area children for nearly 30 years. Our organization of dedicated staff and volunteers serves children from birth to age 3 with all types of special needs. Many of them are inspired by their own child or loved one with special needs, and we are grateful for all they do for the babies.