TFI to Offer New Evidence-Based Program to Support Adoptive Kansas Families

TFI to Offer New Evidence-Based Program to Support Adoptive Kansas Families

TFI awarded adoption grant from DCF Wichita, KS (December 30, 2022) – The Family Initiative (TFI) is pleased to announce it was awarded an Individualized Adoption Support grant by the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). The grant was awarded for TFI’s new program, Adoption Stabilization & Prevention (ASAP). By utilizing the evidence-based practice Trust-Based…

A New Life: Creating the Best First Day with a Foster Child

A New Life: Creating the Best First Day with a Foster Child

Foster children will always require the best first experience to feel at home. They’ve been through a lot and often have no one to talk to. It’s vital for you and them to feel safe, heard, and understood during their first days at your home. Provide snacks, drinks, and toys You’ve just welcomed a foster child…

Between Families – December 2022

Between Families – December 2022

The Holidays in Foster Care Prepare the foster youth in your care for the holidays in your home. Have a discussion with them about your family’s holiday customs. Do you celebrate over multiple days, or is there one “main” celebration? Are there religious customs? Will gifts be exchanged? What should they wear? Who will they…

TFI Announces New Vice President of Marketing & Communications

TFI Announces New Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Wichita, KS – The Family Initiative (TFI) is pleased to announce Taylor Forrest as the new Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Forrest has served at TFI for 3 years in various Marketing roles and has extensive experience in public relations, digital marketing, and communications. Prior to serving as the Vice President of Marketing and…

4 Tips to Make Your Foster Child’s Birthday Special and Memorable

4 Tips to Make Your Foster Child’s Birthday Special and Memorable

Parents can do anything to make their child’s birthday memorable; foster kids are no exception. Celebrating your foster child’s birthday should be something you wish and enjoy doing as it allows you to show the child some love. This day might be the first birthday the foster child has ever celebrated, so you need to…

3 Great Tips for Foster Families This Holiday Season

3 Great Tips for Foster Families This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, it is so important that foster families feel prepared for it. This will help make the holidays a positive experience for both the foster children and foster parents, and will make it possible for everyone to make some wonderful memories. Thankfully, there are some excellent tips that will help foster…

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