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Who is completing this form?(Required)
Name(Required)
TFI proudly serves youth and families in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.
Address(Required)
Date of Birth
What is your preferred method of contact?
Do you have co-applicant? (spouse, partner or other adult living in your home)(Required)
Co-applicant's Name
Co-applicant's Date of Birth
What are you interested in?
How did you hear about TFI?

Which site?

Have you completed foster parent training in your state?
Are you currently licensed?
Are you licensing to care for a specific child? (i.e. a family member or friend)
Have you or any member of your household ever been arrested/convicted of a felony?
Have you or any member of your household ever been involved in a domestic violence incident?
Have you or any member of your household ever been the subject of an investigation for abuse or neglect?
What ages are you interested in caring for?
We always try to keep siblings living together. Are you open to caring for siblings (more than one at a time)?
Do either of the applicants have Native American heritage?
Do you have a source of income that covers the living expenses of your family?
Does anyone else live in your home, full or part time, besides you and your co-applicant (if applicable)?
Have you lived in any other state or country within the last five years?
Has your co-applicant lived in any other state or country within the last five years?
Are either applicant currently in the military?
Do you currently have pets?
Exotic animals are prohibited in some states.
All prospective foster parents are required to complete 30 hours of pre-service training before receiving their license. These trainings consist of weekly three-hour sessions for a duration of up to 10 weeks. To help us locate a training that works best for you, please indicate your availability below.
All prospective foster parents are required to complete 30 hours of pre-service training before receiving their license. These trainings consist of weekly three-hour sessions for a duration of up to 10 weeks. To help us locate a training that works best for you, please indicate your availability below.
All prospective foster parents are required to complete 27 hours of pre-service training before becoming certified. To help us locate a training that works best for you, please indicate your availability below.
All prospective foster parents are required to complete 30 hours of pre-service training before receiving their license. These trainings consist of weekly three-hour sessions for a duration of up to 10 weeks. To help us locate a training that works best for you, please indicate your availability below.
All prospective Texas foster parents are required to complete 34 hours of pre-service training before receiving their license. These trainings are offered each month in a virtual, instructor-led format and vary from 2 hour to 8 hour sessions, based on the topic being taught. Additional self-taught, online trainings must also be completed. To help us locate a training that works best for you, please indicate your availability below.
We must check your references in order to enroll you in training. If you don't have all the information at this time, you may email it to us.
TFI Family - Kansas & Nebraska Foster Care

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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If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, you may submit an inquiry online or call us.

For general inquiries and department directory, please call 1-877-942-2239.

For information on becoming a foster parent, please call 1-833-7FOSTER. Visitor and Exchange Centers (VEC’s) in Topeka, Lawrence and Wichita 620-208-1824

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