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“Instant Family” and the Challenges of Becoming a Foster Parent

If you watch the movie, “Instant Family,” you get an idea of what it means to become a foster parent. In this movie, Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne’s characters end up fostering a group of three siblings, a situation which they are not completely prepared for. But after a lot of trials and tribulations, they…

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How to Know if Adoption or Foster Care is Right for You

Making the decision for either adoption or foster care is something that requires a lot of careful consideration. If you feel there’s value in providing a home for a child, the strong emotional pull is a great start. However, there’s more to consider for yourself, your family, and the potential child. Short Term vs Long Term…

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Understanding the Difference Between Adoption and Long-Term Fostering

There are many ways to take care of the physical and emotional needs of children in Oklahoma. Children who are in the foster care system may be free for adoption, or they may be considered a legal risk at this time. In fact, legal risk means a child who has parents who have not lost…

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Lawton Holiday Event

Join TFI Family Connections to Provide a Festive Holiday Party for Foster Care Families in Southwest Oklahoma. Sponsors will help us provide a party at LOL in Lawton including game tokens and wristbands, bounce houses, skating, food, and door prizes for foster parents, biological children and foster children – FUN for all! For families unable…

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