TFI is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing foster care services and care for the children and families in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas.
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Posts by category
- Category: Adoption
- The Eggleston Family Adoption Story
- “Instant Family” and the Challenges of Becoming a Foster Parent
- The Adoption Process for Birth Mothers
- The Top 4 Adoption Blogs You Should Check Out Now!
- How to Know if Adoption or Foster Care is Right for You
- Understanding the Difference Between Adoption and Long-Term Fostering
- Lawton Holiday Event
- The Difference Between Adoption and Long-Term Fostering
- The Sad Reality of Teens in Foster Care
- Category: Announcements
- TFI COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to Ensure Child Safety & Healthy Families
- COVID-19 Updates
- Year End Giving
- Statement to Kansas Foster Parents
- TFI Family Recognized with Best of Topeka Readers Choice Award
- Annual Golf Ball Drop
- TFI Holiday Market
- Golf Tournament to Support The Scotty D. Memorial Foundation
- Category: Blog
- Highlighting Unsung Heroes During Child Welfare Workforce Month – Travis Wackerly
- Our Hometown Hero – Angela Blanton, Director of Foster Care
- Texas Foster Family of the Month – August 2025
- Nebraska Foster Family of the Month – August 2025
- Oklahoma Foster Family of the Month – August 2025
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – August 2025
- National Family Day: Strengthening Bonds That Last a Lifetime
- Honoring Kinship Caregivers This September
- Celebrating Child Welfare Workforce Appreciation Month
- A Good Life
- Helping Kids Cope with Change
- Five Reasons to Become a Foster Parent This Fall
- Supporting Children Through the Back-to-School Transition
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – July 2025
- Oklahoma Foster Family of the Month – July 2025
- Texas Foster Family of the Month – July 2025
- Nebraska Foster Family of the Month – July 2025
- Texas Foster Family of the Month – June 2025
- Summer Reading Picks for Foster Families
- Safe Celebrations: Firework Safety Tips for Families This Fourth of July
- Make a Splash, Stay Safe: Water Safety Tips for Families This Summer
- The Morey Family’s Ministry of Love
- Nebraska Foster Family of the Month – June 2025
- Oklahoma Foster Family of the Month – June 2025
- Kansas Foster Family of the Month – June 2025
- Texas Foster Family of the Month – May 2025
- Nebraska Foster Family of the Month – May 2025
- Oklahoma Foster Family of the Month – May 2025
- Kansas Foster Family of the Month – May 2025
- How to Help a Foster Parent This Summer
- Celebrating All Father Figures This Father’s Day
- Making the Most of Summer: Fun & Simple Activities for Families
- Staying Safe This Summer: Tips for Families and Caregivers
- Honoring All Moms: Celebrating the Many Faces of Motherhood This Mother’s Day
- Mental Health Matters: Supporting the Well-Being of Families and Children During Mental Health Awareness Month
- Texas Foster Family of the Month – April 2025
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – April 2025
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – April 2025
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – April 2025
- Spring Cleaning With Purpose: Declutter & Give Back
- The Power of Play: Encouraging Creativity & Connection This Spring
- Child Abuse Prevention Month: How We Can All Make a Difference
- 10 Spring Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – March 2025
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – March 2025
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – March 2025
- Recognizing TFI Employees: Celebrating the Life-Changing Work You Do
- Spring Break Made Simple: Fun & Easy Ideas for the Whole Family
- Celebrating Social Workers: Champions for Children & Families
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – February 2025
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – February 2025
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – February 2025
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – February 2025
- Supporting Family Visits as a Foster Parent
- Celebrating 60 Years of TFI Family Initiative’s Dedication to Families
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – January 2025
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – January 2025
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – January 2025
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – January 2025
- Reflections & Resolutions for Foster Parents
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – December 2024
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – December 2024
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – December 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – December 2024
- Tips for Foster Families During the Holidays
- Holiday Bucket List
- Holiday Bucket List
- Celebrating the Gift of Family This Thanksgiving
- Tips for Foster Families during Thanksgiving
- November is National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM): How You Can Help Prevent Youth Homelessness
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – November 2024
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – November 2024
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – November 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – November 2024
- Child Safety Checklist
- A Heartfelt Journey: Stacie Tush, Director of Performance & Risk Management and the Adoption of Emery
- Are you Cyber-Aware? 5 Essential Tips for Everyone to Stay Secure in Today’s Digital World
- Tips for Helping Local Foster Families
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – October 2024
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – October 2024
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – October 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – October 2024
- Culture Matters – Integrity
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – May 2024
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – May 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – May 2024
- Halloween Safety Guide
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – September 2024
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – September 2024
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – September 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – September 2024
- Halloween Costume Conundrums: Finding the Perfect Outfit
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – August 2024
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – August 2024
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – August 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – August 2024
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – July 2024
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – July 2024
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – July 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – July 2024
- Between Families Feature Article – July 2024
- Between Families Feature Article – June 2024
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – June 2024
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – June 2024
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – June 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – June 2024
- Between Families Feature Article – May 2024
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – May 2024
- Nebraska Foster Parent of the Month – May 2024
- Oklahoma Foster Parent of the Month – May 2024
- Kansas Foster Parent of the Month – May 2024
- Texas Foster Parent of the Month – May 2024
- Easing the Transition: First Time Foster Families In Oklahoma
- Foster Care: Compromise vs. Discipline
- Tips to Avoiding Foster Parent Burnout
- Consistent Parenting Advice for Family Foster Care
- Foster Parent Requirements: Myths & Facts
- Becoming a Foster Parent: 3 Reasons to Consider Respite Care
- Deciding If You’re Ready to Become a Foster Parent
- 3 Things You Should Think About and Share with Your Foster Agency
- 3 Tips to Make Your Child Feel Welcome in Family Foster Care
- Can I Be a Kinship Foster Parent?
- The Beauty of a Relationship With a Foster Care Child
- 5 Time Management Tips for Foster Care Parents
- 4 Essential Requirements For Becoming A Foster Parent
- You’re Not Doing This Alone: Training and Resources for Foster Parents
- Youth in Foster Care
- Foster Agencies: Choosing the Right One
- Once Upon a Time…A Story About Three Sisters
- The Basic Requirements of Foster Care
- Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities and A Few Safety Tips For Foster Families
- Three Ways to Help Without Becoming a Foster Parent
- Category: Community
- Category: Events
- Category: Foster Parenting
- 3 Crucial Things You Will Learn About In Foster Care Training
- What to Expect from Foster Parent Training
- Three Skills You Should Develop as a Foster Parent
- 4 Amazing Life-Changing Benefits of Providing Foster Care
- 4 Ways to Maintain Sibling Relationships
- Pandemic Parenting: The Challenges and What You Can Do
- 2 Things You Can Do To Prepare Emotionally For Becoming A Foster Parent
- 3 Reasons Why You Can Be a Foster Parent
- 3 Ways To Make Your Home A Welcome Place For Foster Care
- Holiday Theme Snacks for Foster Family Movie Nights
- How Foster Agencies Can Help Make Your Holidays Less Stressful
- 3 Important Things That You Will Learn In Foster Care Training
- Making a List of Pros and Cons to Share with Your Foster Agency
- A Foster Care Parent’s Guide to Staying Calm
- 3 Ways Becoming A Foster Parent Will Change Your Life For The Better
- Growing Need for Family Foster Care In Kansas
- Nine Requirements for Becoming a Foster Parent
- Helping Out a Grieving Child in Foster Care
- 3 Practical Tips to Keep Your Foster Home Functioning Smoothly
- Parenting a Child With a Trauma History
- 3 Fun Activities to Do With Your Foster Kids
- Best Meal Planning Tips for Large Foster Families
- Helping Your New Foster Child to Sleep Well
- Are You Ready to Start a Foster Care Home?
- How to Provide a Peaceful Foster Care Home
- 3 Qualities That Make a Good Foster Parent
- Yes, You Can Afford to Become a Foster Parent
- The Role of Family Meetings in Family Foster Care
- Once Upon a Time…Joey and Brandon’s Story
- The Challenges of Running a Therapeutic Foster Care Home
- Are Your Foster Kids Picky Eaters? How You Can Feed Them Healthy and Delicious Food
- How Donating to Private Fostering Agencies Helps Children
- 3 Reasons Why Foster Care Training Is So Important
- 5 Therapeutic Games For Foster Kids
- 5 Tips to Make a Child Feel Welcome in a Foster Home
- How Becoming a Foster Parent Affects Your Biological Children
- 3 Common Questions Potential Single Foster Parents Have
- Who Are the Children in Foster Care?
- Do I Get to Choose My Foster Placement?
- Ways to Prepare for A Home Study
- How to Help Family Foster Care if You’re Not a Foster Parent
- What Will You Do as a Foster Care Provider?
- Foster Care Benefits for Foster Parents
- How You Can Boost Your Child’s Self-Worth
- Tips for Getting Your Foster Child to Sleep in Their Own Bed at Night
- How Can You Encourage Your Foster Child to Grow Into a Rounded Adult?
- Helping Your Foster Child Cope With Anxiety
- Myths About Foster Kids: Debunked
- What You Should Know About Becoming A Foster Parent to A Teenager
- Developing Communication and Listening Skills for Therapeutic Foster Care
- Requirements for Being a Foster Parent in Texas
- Best Books for Children in Foster Care
- The Incredible Rewards of Becoming a Foster Parent
- Preparing a Bedroom for Your New Foster Child
- Become a Foster Parent to Make a Difference
- How to Listen to Your Foster Child
- Before Becoming a Foster Parent, Ask Yourself These Questions
- The Nitty-Gritty of the Texas Foster Care System
- 5 Things They Don’t Tell You About Running a Foster Care Home
- Foster Families: Continuity Can Benefit Everyone!
- Foster Care Training: First Steps
- Private Fostering and Child Placement Agencies: The Basics
- Consider Fostering a Teenager
- The Fostering Process: You Have a Powerful Helper (Quiet, Too!)
- 5 Tips for Preparing Your Home for a Foster Child
- Becoming a Foster Parent: The 5 Primary Requirements
- Foster Families: Partners in the Irreplaceable Family Experience
- Respite Care: Helping Foster Families Succeed
- The Rewards of Single Foster Parenting
- Top Myths of Becoming a Foster Parent
- Unsure About Foster Parenting? Consider Being a Respite Provider
- Are you Ready to Take on Foster Kids?
- Therapeutic Foster Care: Exceptional Parenting for Special Needs Children
- The Relationship Between Foster Parents and the CASA
- Making a Positive Impact as a Sibling Home
- Quick Tips for Becoming a Great Foster Parent
- Permanency Is Not A Place
- Tribal Foster Parents Maintain Cultural Ties
- Reunification: The Foster Parents’ Delight and Dilemma
- The Truth About Becoming a Foster Parent
- Fostering Special Needs Children
- Getting Ready for the Home Visit!
- 5 Ways to Encourage Kindness in Your Foster Child
- How to Create Stability in a Foster Child’s Life
- Houses, Spouses, and Age…Oh My! Busting Myths About Fostering a Child
- Will I Become Too Attached to My Foster Child?
- Texas Requirements to Foster
- You Can Be That One Person
- 4 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Single Foster Parent
- Foster Care: When the Whole Family is Involved
- The Call for Emergency Foster Care
- I Want to Be a Foster Parent: Four Things to Consider Before You Apply
- Crushing the Foster Parenting Myths
- Respite Care to the Rescue!
- I Want a License to Become a Foster Parent. Does It Take Long?
- The Reality of Fostering a Child
- Foster Care Training: What to Expect
- 5 Signs That You Would Be a Good Foster Parent
- How Long a Foster Child Can Stay with a Foster Family in Oklahoma
- How Foster Care Can Benefit Your Entire Family
- Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting Foster Care Placements
- Children in Foster Care: When Reunification With Birth Parents Isn’t Possible
- What to Consider if I Want to be a Foster Parent
- A Word on Saying Goodbye
- What Happens When Teens Age Out of the Foster Care System?
- The Very Best Things About Foster Care
- How Long You Can Keep a Foster Child Depends a Child’s Reason for Needing Foster Care
- The Importance of Family Foster Care
- Time Frame for Becoming a Foster Parent
- How Do I Prepare to Become a Foster Parent
- Four Foster Care Benefits
- We Train Foster Parents
- Steps to Take Before Applying to Become a Foster Parent
- 5 Books to Introduce Young Children to Foster Care
- Things You Need to Know about Becoming a Foster Parent
- Is Fostering a Child Right for You?
- Can I Foster as A Single Parent?
- Aging Out of Foster Care
- Do You Get Paid to Be a Foster Parent?
- How Long Can You Keep a Foster Child?
- Respite Provider: Unsung Hero in Foster Care
- The Facts on “Aging Out” of Foster Care
- Fostering Healing Through Creative Expression
- What is the Age Limit for Foster Care?
- Foster Parenting: What Does It Take?
- Oklahoma Needs Foster Parents Like You
- What is Required to Become a Foster Parent?
- Can You Foster a Child as a Single Parent?
- I’m Interested in Becoming a Foster Parent—What Steps Do I Take?
- Summer is here! Here’s how to have fun with your foster children!
- Becoming a foster parent: how to decide if it’s for you
- Preparing your home for your foster child
- How foster care can positively affect the children already in the house
- Benefits of Being a Foster Parent
- I Can’t be a Foster Parent Right Now – How Else Can I Help?
- 5 Myths About Foster Care
- Foster Care vs. Adoption: Differences and Similarities
- 5 Valuable Tips for Being the Best Parent You Can Be
- 7 Family-Friendly Spring Activities to Enjoy Together This Season
- The Top Benefits Realized by Children in Stable Foster Homes
- 5 Reasons You Should Become a Foster Parent in 2018
- Why Right Now is the Time for You to Consider Becoming a Foster Parent
- Why Do Children End Up in the Foster Care System?
- The Top Misconceptions About Becoming a Foster Parent
- 5 Tips for Being a Stellar Foster Parent
- Becoming a Foster Parent: What You Can Expect
- How to Become a Foster Parent in 2018
- Category: Kansas
- TFI Honors the Strength and Commitment of Foster Parents Throughout National Foster Care Month
- TFI Celebrates the Resilience & Dedication of Foster Parents
- TFI Announces New VP of Clinical Services
- Celebrating Child Welfare Workforce Month
- TFI Raises More Than $10,000 to Impact Local Children in Foster Care
- TFI Announces New Director of Prevention Program
- TFI Receives National Reaccreditation Acknowledging High Standards & Best Practices
- TFI Awarded Foster Care Case Management Contracts in Southeast and South-Central Kansas
- TFI Awarded Family Preservation Contracts in Northwest and Southwest Regions
- Between Families Newsletter – November
- Preserving Family: TFI’s Holistic Approach to Family Preservation
- Preparing Your Family for Foster Care or Adoption
- MNS Announces New Director of Learning & Development
- Make a Difference: Get Involved with a Foster Care Organization
- The Many Benefits of Open Adoption
- TFI Staff, Foster Parents Go Above & Beyond to Reunify Local Family
- The Benefits of Kinship Fostering for Children and Families
- The Importance of a Supportive and Stable Home Environment for Foster Children
- A New Life: Creating the Best First Day with a Foster Child
- Why It Is Important For Foster Children To Stay In One Place
- 4 Ways to Show Love to Your Foster Child
- As the Holidays Approach, Here Are Five Reminders for Foster Families.
- Some Key Advice for New Foster Parents
- Therapeutic Foster Care: What it Entails
- KU & TFI Partner Together to Improve Children Running from Foster Care
- 5 Tips on Connecting with Your Foster Child
- Local Kindergarten Teacher Gives Back to Children in Foster Care
- Foster Care: Tips for Getting Your Home Ready
- The Essence of Embracing the Commitment of Long-term Fostering
- TFI Partners with Numana to Provide Meals for Families in Ukraine
- TFI Announces New Chief Financial Officer
- 3 Things That Foster Parents Love About Fostering
- TFI Welcomes New Human Resources Manager
- TFI Announces New Chief Administration Officer
- 4 Tips to Help Foster Children Prepare for the New School Year
- TFI Launches Fit for Foster Care Challenge To Bring Awareness & Raise Funds
- Crucial Tips For Healthy Connections With Your Foster Child
- TFI Welcomes New Director of Permanency Services
- TFI Announces New Permanency Director in Wellington & Kingman Region
- TFI Welcomes New Director of Permanency Services
- Why Contact Between Foster Kids and Birth Parents Should Be Encouraged
- Why Foster Parents Love What They Do
- TFI Urges Kansans to Help Protect Children from Heatstroke
- 5 Important Tips for Helping Your Foster Child Adjust to Their New Home
- TFI Accepts Ark City Proclamation Declaring May Foster Care Month
- The Differences Between Fostering vs. Fostering To Adopt
- How to Cultivate a Strong and Healthy Marriage While Raising Foster Kids
- Helping Your Children Welcome a New Foster Sibling
- 5 Self-Care Tips for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents
- 9 Ways to Prepare for Your First Placement
- How To Connect With A Teenager In Foster Care
- Why It Is Beneficial To Work With The Foster Agencies In Your Area
- What is the Role of a Foster Family?
- 3 Things That Foster Care Agencies Require For You To Become A Foster Parent
- Types of Foster Care Training and Why They are Important
- Helping Your Foster Child with Family Visits
- What To Expect From A Foster Care Home Study
- 3 Great Reasons To Get Involved In Foster Care
- Bringing up Teenagers in Foster Care
- TFI Celebrates Grand Opening of PRTF Health & Wellness Center with Community Partners
- The Role Of A Foster Family
- Foster Parents: What are the Requirements?
- 3 Wonderful Foster Care Benefits
- TFI Welcomes New Director of Foster Care in Kansas, Nebraska
- 5 Incredible Benefits of Foster Care
- 3 Important Foster Parent Requirements
- What to Say to the Naysayers About Family Foster Care
- Get Your Foster Child’s Eyes Examined Before School Starts
- What are the Requirements for Becoming a Foster Parent?
- 4 Things You Need to Know About Family Foster Care
- Why Grandparents Make Great Foster Parents
- Family Highlights Need for More Foster Parents in Kansas
- Local Resident Highlights the Need for More Foster Parents in Kansas
- Local Family Highlights Need for More Foster Parents in Kansas
- Family Highlights the Need for More Foster Parents in Kansas
- Category: Kansas Newsletter
- Between Families Newsletter – June 2025
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- Category: Kansas Press
- Hometown Heroes: Highlighting Child Welfare Worker Maria Mariscal
- Hometown Heroes: Highlighting Child Welfare Worker Kelcie Pusch
- Hometown Heroes: Highlighting Child Welfare Worker Angela Blanton
- Hometown Heroes: Highlighting Child Welfare Worker Travis Wackerly
- Talking to Kids about Foster Care During the Back-To-School-Season
- TFI Celebrates 60 Years of Impact at Sip & Safari Event
- TFI Shares 4th of July Firework Safety: How to Celebrate Safely
- National Reunification Month: How Parent Partners & the Community Provide Support
- The Family Initiative (TFI) Provides Water Safety Tips to Parents and Caregivers for The Upcoming Summer
- TFI Recognizes Longest Tenured Employee During Company’s 60th Anniversary
- Heat Safety Awareness Day: Safety Tips from TFI
- National Foster Care Month: How You Can Make A Difference
- TFI Family Services Strives to Prevent Child Abuse
- TFI announces New VP of Foster Care for Texas & Oklahoma
- Accomplished TFI Employee Receives Prestigious Award
- TFI Announces New VP of Learning and Development
- TFI Celebrates Child Safety & Protection Month
- TFI Announces New Senior Vice President Finance
- Commemorating Six Decades of TFI’s Commitment to Strengthening Families
- TFI Announces New Chief Program Officer
- TFI Announces New Vice President of Data and Report Validation
- TFI’s Annual Golf Ball Drop Raises Funds to Brighten the Holidays for Foster Children
- The Family Initiative, Inc. (TFI) Celebrates National Adoption Month
- The Family Initiative, Inc. (TFI) Offers Halloween Safety Tips to Families
- Kinship & Adoption: The Impact of Dedicated Care
- TFI Focuses on Firework Safety This July
- TFI Advocates for Parents to Play a Role in Preventing Heatstroke
- More Ways Than One to Make a Difference in the Lives of Foster Children this year in honor of Foster Care Month
- TFI Announces New Vice President of Finance
- The Family Initiative (TFI) Becomes One of the Largest Child Community-Based Care Child Welfare Agencies in the U.S.
- Keep Your Family Safe This Winter with These Quick Tips
- TFI Raises Awareness About Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- TFI Announces New Vice President of Finance
- TFI Announces New Senior Vice President of Foster Care and Residential Programs
- More Ways Than One to Make a Difference in the Lives of Foster Children This Holiday Season
- TFI Announces New Senior Vice President of Permanency Services
- TFI Announces New Senior Vice President of Clinical and Assessment Services
- TFI Announces New Chief Program Officer (CPO)
- Category: Nebraska
- Category: Nebraska Newsletter
- Category: Nebraska Press
- Category: News
- TFI Annual Fundraiser Raises More Than $75,000 in Donations to Impact Local Children in Foster Care
- TFI warns families about the dangers of heatstroke
- The Vital Role Foster Care Agencies Play in Their Communities
- Why You Should Become a Foster Parent
- Best Life Skills to Teach Teenage Foster Kids
- 6 Tips For Single Foster Parents
- Four Foster Kids Who Grew Up To Be Successful
- Once Upon a Time…Angie’s Story
- Category: Newsletter
- Becoming Foster Parents and Maintaining Connection: The Knights’ Journey
- TFI Family Services (TFI) Provides Tips to Parents of Teen Drivers
- Screen Time and Young Children: Finding the Right Balance
- Budget-Friendly October Activities for Your Foster Child
- What Do Foster Kids Need?
- Children in Foster Care Aren’t Bad Kids!
- 2019 Day at the K was a Homerun!
- Foster Care Cultural Awareness Event
- Journey to the Cross
- Category: Oklahoma
- Understanding Trauma and Its Effects on Foster Children
- The Basic Requirements for Becoming a Foster Parent
- The Importance of a Support System for Foster Parents
- How to Get Started with the Foster Parenting Process
- Why You Should Consider Volunteering for a Foster Care Organization
- The Joys of Fostering Large Sibling Groups
- 4 Tips to Make Your Foster Child’s Birthday Special and Memorable
- How To Prepare Your Home For Foster Care
- 3 Great Tips for Foster Families This Holiday Season
- 3 Questions That New Foster Parents Might Have
- The Many Blessings of Becoming a Foster Parent
- Foster Child: How To Love Them Better
- Supporting Your Foster Tween Through Middle School
- To Foster or Foster to Adopt–That is the Question
- Three Ways to Help Your Foster Child Make New Friends
- Connection: Creating a Positive Relationship With Your Foster Child
- 5 Effective Ways to Connect With Your Foster Child
- TFI Urges Oklahomans to Help Protect Children from Heatstroke
- The Rewarding Adventure of Foster Parenting
- Heart-Warming Rewards of Being a Foster Parent
- Fostering vs. Fostering to Adopt: What’s the Difference?
- Helping New Foster Kids Transition Into Your Family
- Here Are Some Home Study Questions To Prepare For
- Main Requirements For Being a Foster Parent
- Tips to Strengthen Your Marriage While Raising Foster Kids
- 3 Things To Expect The First Week Of A New Foster Placement
- 5 Great Ways to Create a Healthy Foster Family Culture
- Why You Should Get Involved In Foster Care
- 3 Ways Foster Agencies Support You As A Foster Parent
- Understanding What Teenagers in Foster Care Want
- 3 Ways To Connect With Your Teenager In Foster Care
- How To Make Children Feel Loved In Foster Care
- How To Make The Holiday Season Special For Children In Foster Care
- 3 Ways You Can Prepare To Foster A Child
- The Best Fall Activities for Foster Kids
- Why Emergency Foster Care Is So Important
- Fun Fall Activities for Your Toddler
- Common Questions about Foster Children Sharing Bedrooms in Your Foster Home
- 3 Places to Find Good News to Share with Your Foster Child
- How Private Fostering Agencies Can Help You Develop Cultural Competency Skills
- How Does Respite Foster Care Help Foster Families?
- Teaching Table Manners in Your Foster Care Home
- How to Help Your Sensory Child Thrive
- TFI Hosts Successful First Rodeo Fundraiser in Oklahoma
- Best Budget-Friendly Meals for a Picky Eater
- Best Ways to Help Your Child Focus
- Keeping Foster Care Children Connected with their Grandparents
- Family Highlights Need for More Foster Parents in Oklahoma
- Local Family Highlights the Need for More Foster Parents in Oklahoma
- Local Family Highlights Need for More Foster Parents in Oklahoma
- Helping Your Foster Care Child Exercise When They Struggle with Depression
- Preventing Falls in Your Foster Care Home
- Are You Ready to Offer Foster Care Services to a Child in Need?
- What Are the Requirements of Becoming a Foster Parent?
- What to Do When Your Foster Child Regresses
- How to become an Emergency Foster Care Hero
- Why Foster Care Requires The Whole Family
- Positive Affirmations for Children in Foster Care
- How To Prepare For Foster Care
- 3 Activities To Bond With Your Foster Child
- Start Your New Year with Foster Care Training
- Simple but Impactful ways to Prepare for a Foster Child
- The Emotional Shift Necessary for Becoming a Foster Parent
- 5 Mistakes People Make When Adopting From Foster Care
- A Foster Care Parent’s Guide to Telehealth
- How to Motivate Teens in Foster Care
- Why You’ll Never Be Ready to Be a Foster Parent
- Category: Oklahoma Newsletter
- Category: Oklahoma Press
- Category: Press
- Local Family Opens Their Hearts and Home to Two Brothers in Need
- 2INgage Celebrates The Transformative Power of Adoption
- At Blue Skies, There Is Somebody for Everybody
- Child Welfare Champion Awarded to 2INgage’s Chanel Sharp
- TFI Announces New Vice President, Residential and Treatment Services
- EMPOWER Announces New Director of Community Engagement
- EMPOWER Announces New Vice President of Permanency Support
- 2INgage Announces New Senior Vice President
- TFI Raises More Than $35,000 for Local Texas Children
- TFI Family Services Receives Generous Donation from The Kansas Heritage Foundation
- EMPOWER Announces New Senior Vice President
- TFI Expands Services to Texas Children & Families with New Community-Based Care (CBC) Contract in Dallas Metro Area
- TFI to Offer New Evidence-Based Program to Support Adoptive Kansas Families
- TFI Announces New Vice President of Marketing & Communications
- TFI Kicks Off Construction for New Wichita Falls Residential Child Care Facility
- TFI Announces New Chief of Staff
- TFI 2INgage Awarded Texas Family First Pilot Project in Region 2
- TFI Urges Texans to Help Protect Children from Heatstroke
- TFI Raises More Than $30,000 for Local Children
- TFI Kicks Off Renovations for New Wichita Falls Residential Child Care Facility
- TFI Welcomes New Vice President of Permanency
- TFI Welcomes New Vice President of Clinical and Prevention Services
- TFI Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Clinical and Assessment Services
- TFI Welcomes New Director of Human Resources
- TFI Continues to Spread Awareness About the Dangers of Heatstroke
- TFI to Host Cowboys Who Care Ranch Rodeo Fundraiser, Saturday, June 5
- TFI to Hold Pinwheel Planting Ceremony at Local TFI Office to Celebrate June as Family Reunification Month
- TFI Welcomes New Vice President of Program Development
- Local Family Highlights the Need for More Foster Parents in Texas
- Local Families Highlight the Need for More Foster Parents in Big Country & Texoma Communities
- TFI Receives Generous Donation from The Sunderland Foundation for Health & Wellness Center
- TFI Welcomes New Director of Marketing
- TFI Welcomes New Vice President of Residential Treatment & Services
- Children’s Medical Charities Association Helps Tulsa Children in Foster Care with Telehealth Services
- Donations Needed to Provide Christmas Gifts to Texas Foster Children
- TFI Welcomes New Vice President of Information Technology
- TFI Welcomes New Director of Resource Management
- TFI Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Residential Services
- TFI Launches New Innovative Mobile App for Foster Parents
- The Need for Foster Parents Continues During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Rebranding Announcement
- Category: Texas
- TFI Raises $77,000 in Donations for North Texas Foster Care Children
- 2INgage Receives Heart Gallery Grant
- Reunification in Foster Care: What It Is and How It Works
- The Role of Home Visits in the Foster Parenting Process
- Understanding the Background Check Process for Foster Parents
- Balancing Work and Family Life as a Foster Parent
- Creating a Successful Foster-to-Adopt Placement
- Preparing Your Family For Foster Care or Adoption with TFI Family Services
- Discover the Happy Hard Work of Fostering Children
- How Short Term and Long Term Fostering Can Affect Your Family
- 3 Simple Tips To Help You Connect with Your Foster Child
- Fostering 101: Advice For New Foster Parents
- Foster Families: 5 Tips for a Successful Holiday Season
- 7 Least Known Reasons to Be a Foster Parent
- Are You Allowed to Post Foster Kids on Social Media?
- What Should Foster Children Call Their Foster Parents?
- 7 Ways to Make a Foster Teenager Feel Welcome at Your Home
- Tips to Help Your Foster Child Build Meaningful Friendships
- Embracing the Commitment of Long-term Fostering
- 5 Remarkable Things Foster Parents Love About Fostering
- 3 Tips to Help Your Foster Child Adjust to Foster Care
- Managing Contact between Foster Children and Birth Families
- 3 Types Of Home Study Questions To Prepare For
- 4 Self-Care Tips for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship parents
- Two Ways To Prepare To Be A Foster Parent
- 2 Things You Must Be Able To Do As A Foster Parent
- 4 Effortless Ways to Make Family Visits Go Well
- Things Foster Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Need The Most
- What You Need To Know About Foster Care Training
- Why Foster Agencies Require Training
- 3 Important Tips For Caring For Teenagers In Foster Care
- Understanding Foster Care and how it Works
- How to Make an Impact as a Single Foster Parent
- 3 Great Tips For Fostering An Infant
- 3 Important Requirements For Foster Parents
- How the Fostering Process Works in Texas
- Tips For Being A Great Single Foster Parent
- How To Help Your Foster Kids Eat Less Sugar
- Should Your Foster Kids Listen to Music While Studying?
- How Foster Parents Can Help a Child Who Has Nightmares
- 4 Ways to Manage Your Expectations of Foster Care
- Ready to Learn: Helping Foster Children Succeed in School
- 3 Tips For Preparing Your Children For Fostering
- 3 Amazing Benefits That Come From Being A Foster Parent
- If You’re a Single Foster Parent, Learn To Rely on Other Parents
- 3 Tips For Making The Transition Smooth For Your Foster Child
- Disconnect from Electronics and Stay Safe With These Activities
- 3 Important Things To Know About The Fostering Process
- Child Care Community Centres
- Becoming a Foster Parent in Texas – Training and Education
- 3 Tips For Preparing Your Home For Foster Care
- Foster Parent Tips: Teach Your Foster Kids Not To Tolerate Cyberbullying
- 3 Tips For Helping Your Foster Child Adjust
- 2 Tips For Being A Single Foster Parent
- Foster Care and the Extended Family
- 3 Holiday Theme Scavenger Hunts for Your Foster Care Family
- Foster Parent Tips: 5 Back-To-School Routines To Put in Place Early
- Benefits of Foster Care
- Creative Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Foster Family
- Best Books for Teaching Little Ones to Read
- Helping Foster Care Children to Deal with Disappointment
- Discovering the Journey of Becoming a Foster Parent In Texas
- The Most Important Step: Finding the Right Foster Family Agency
- 3 Reasons Why Foster Care Training In Texas Is So Important
- In New Partnership, TFI Emphasizes Improved Permanency Outcomes for Texas Children
- Category: Texas Newsletter
- Category: Texas Press