Becoming a foster parent gives one the opportunity to completely change the course of an infant, child, or adolescent’s life for the better. Despite the hardships and challenges that come along with fostering (and any type of parenting), there are many reasons that foster parents do what they do. That’s why TGI Family Services is here to … Read moreWhy Foster Parents Love What They Do
Summertime is the right time to talk about heat safety. (June 13, 2022, Topeka, KS) – Outside of vehicle crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. In 2021, at least 23 children died as a result of being left in a hot car. And more than 900 children … Read moreTFI Urges Kansans to Help Protect Children from Heatstroke
Foster parents play a vital role in the lives of foster children. They provide a safe, loving environment, essential for children adjusting to life in a new home. The first few days with a new foster family can be difficult for both the child and the family. It can take time to get used to … Read more5 Important Tips for Helping Your Foster Child Adjust to Their New Home
Proclamation highlights need for more foster parents Wichita, Kansas (May 5, 2021) – There are approximately 6,500 children in foster care inKansas. Through no fault of their own, children are placed daily in out of home care. May is National Foster Care Month and is a great time to highlight the need for more foster … Read moreTFI Accepts Ark City Proclamation Declaring May Foster Care Month
If you are considering getting into foster care and becoming a foster parent, then you have some choices that you need to make. One such choice is the decision of whether you will foster or foster to adopt. This is a big choice and one that you must make once you have all the information … Read moreThe Differences Between Fostering vs. Fostering To Adopt
Cultivating a strong and healthy marriage requires plenty of hard work and sacrifice. When you throw in the challenges of bringing up a foster, kin, or adopted child, even the strongest and healthiest marriages and life partnerships can experience immense trials. Below are three tips for nurturing your marriage or partnership while parenting foster, kin, … Read moreHow to Cultivate a Strong and Healthy Marriage While Raising Foster Kids
Welcoming a new foster sibling into a home changes the dynamics in any household; especially for any children already living there. Difficult behaviors should be expected to a certain degree from both your foster child and from your biological child or children, depending on their ages. It’s not an “if,” but a “when” and a “how” … Read moreHelping Your Children Welcome a New Foster Sibling
Fostering and adopting children can be extremely rewarding, but it also comes with its own unique set of challenges. The longer you’re at it, the more likely you will experience burnout. That’s why self-care is vital for parents of all kinds, but even more so for adoptive and foster counterparts. Fortunately, you can do things … Read more5 Self-Care Tips for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents
Waiting for your first foster child is a bit of a rollercoaster. You might spend weeks or months waiting until suddenly the time is here. You don’t want to get caught off guard by this call, and there are several steps you can take to ensure a smooth transition for everyone involved. Ask questions When … Read more9 Ways to Prepare for Your First Placement
If you are a fostering a teenager, it is very important that you are able to connect with them. This is part of creating a positive experience for both of you, and it helps the two of you to grow a strong bond. Thankfully, there are specific things that you can do to connect with … Read moreHow To Connect With A Teenager In Foster Care