Hannah's Hope was born out of the rich tradition of Holston Home for Children, which served the West Tennessee area as a child-placing agency from 1985 until 2002. Based in Greenville, Tennessee, and affiliated with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Holston Home for Children has been in operation since 1895, providing assistance to children and families through adoptive services, foster care, parenting, crisis pregnancy and adoption counseling.In order to better attend to the needs of their local area, Holston made the corporate decision in 2002, to close several of their offices outside the bounds of their Conference, with the West Tennessee office being one of these.
Holston Home for Children has been in operation since 1895, providing assistance to children and families through adoptive services, foster care, parenting, crisis pregnancy and adoption counseling.In order to better attend to the needs of their local area, Holston made the corporate decision in 2002, to close several of their offices outside the bounds of their Conference, with the West Tennessee office being one of these.
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Trina did her undergraduate studies at Lambuth University in Jackson, TN, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Music Degree in Church Music and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Vocal Music Education. She did her seminary studies at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, receiving her Master of Divinity degree, cum laude with a Certificate in Christian Education.
The story of Hannah, Elkannah's childless wife found in 1 Samuel Chapter 1, is the inspiration for the name of our agency. Hannah was tormented by Peninnah, Elkanah's other wife who had borne him children, because the "Lord had closed Hannah's womb" 1 Sam. 1:5 Hannah wept, could not eat and prayed to God fervently and God granted her petition.
Children are a gift from God to be welcomed and received. We recognize that some circumstances of birth make the rearing of a child difficult. We affirm and support the birth parent(s) whose choice it is to allow the child to be adopted. We recognize the agony, strength, and courage of the birth parent(s) who choose(s) in hope, love, and prayer to offer the child for adoption.
At Hannah's Hope we work with expectant mothers to ensure that child has the best life possible, whether that is with the biological family or with an adoptive one. We help these pregnant women attend counseling, get the care they need, and have a plan. We assist with food, clothing, rides to medical appointments, as well as emergency needs.
An unplanned pregnancy can create disturbing emotions-guilt, fear, loneliness, and despair, to name a few. We understand. We're here to help you explore options for yourself and your unborn child and to support you in the important choices you make. You are not alone during this difficult time. Our professional counselors are here to listen and to offer choices, including open and closed adoptions, and your legal rights and responsibilities.
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