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Fostering a large group of siblings can be a rewarding experience for many foster parents. It can provide an opportunity to get to know a family and gain valuable insight into their culture and background. Additionally, fostering large sibling groups can give foster parents a chance to observe how siblings interact with each other, and…
Adoption or providing foster care for a child in Texas can be an incredibly rewarding experience for any family. It is also a big life change, and it is important to make sure that your family is prepared for it. TFI Family Services is here to help you make sure that you are ready for…
Foster children often come from traumatic or unstable home environments. It is crucial for them to have a safe and stable home where they can heal, grow, and thrive. TFI Family Services in Kansas is dedicated to providing the best possible care for foster children. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of…
Saying “Goodbye” to a Child in Foster Care There are so many positives in the overall fostering experience, but it also comes with several unique challenges. One such challenge is the often inevitable issue of saying goodbye to a foster child. Unlike adoption, fostering often comes with an ending point; either as a child ages…
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…
There is no way around it. Being a foster parent is super hard work. It will test you to your limits. And yet people keep choosing to become foster parents. There must be incredible rewards to compensate for the difficulties. There are incredible rewards. And not only do they compensate for the difficulties. They come…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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