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Maybe you want to help family foster care, but you’re not in a position to be a foster parent right now. There are still plenty of ways for you to get involved and support children in need. Here are 5 things you can do that can make a big difference. Make a Donation Children and … Read moreHow to Help Family Foster Care if You’re Not a Foster Parent
Amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19), TFI remains dedicated to strengthening families. As always, our top priority is the safety and health of our employees, and the children and families we serve. To continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, families and staff, TFI has put internal and external precautions and guidelines in place. TFI … Read moreTFI COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to Ensure Child Safety & Healthy Families
Eight Ways to Cope with the Winter Blues Do the chilly, gloomy days of winter make you want to curl up under the covers and stay there until the sun shines again? You’re not alone. During our dark and rainy Pacific Northwest winters, we get less of the mood-boosting help of sunlight, which may set … Read moreBetween Families-March 2020
Showing Birth Parents Love on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is here, and love is in the air. This is the day to tell everyone how much they mean to you! Now, admittedly, you should tell everyone how much they mean to you every day. But, Valentine’s Day helps us remember to take some time out … Read moreTFI Between Families – February 2020
You are probably intimidated by becoming a foster parent to a teenager because of some of the negative experiences they had before entering the foster care system, and you wonder if you’ll be able to deal with those challenges while still offering teens the love they deserve. Fostering teens can be rewarding when you approach … Read moreWhat You Should Know About Becoming A Foster Parent to A Teenager
The start of the new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides the following list of ideas for you to talk to your children about trying, depending on their age. Preschoolers I will try hard to clean up my toys by putting them where they belong. I … Read moreBetween Families-January 2020
Holiday Tips and Activities Christmas can and should be one of the most wonderful times of the year for children—excited about the arrival of Father Christmas and the magic the festive period brings. But for many looking after children and young people, Christmas can be a stressful and difficult time of year. In the build … Read moreBetween Families – December 2019
Foster care children have often been handed a bad hand, but this doesn’t mean that their luck will stay that way forever. Thanks to caring people who want to adopt a beautiful foster care child, they have a 2nd chance at life in a new home. The benefits of good parents to a foster child … Read moreThe Beauty of a Relationship With a Foster Care Child
9 Activities for Thanksgiving Day After the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie have all been gobbled up, what’s a family to do? Instead of piling onto the couch for an after-dinner snoozefest, gather the whole gang for some fun after-dinner activities that will keep all ages entertained! It’s a great way to bond as a … Read moreBetween Families – November 2019
12 Fun Fall Family Activities I’ll be the first to admit that out of all the seasons, summer is my favorite. But come September, when the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, my thoughts turn to all things fall. There’s just something about a bluebird sky, crisp air and a vibrant palette of … Read moreBetween Families – October 2019