Tween age is that between 10 and 13 years old, just before children become adolescents. During this period, children grow quite fast, both physically and mentally. They are usually at a crossroads when making decisions about their lives and future, and the family may feel under pressure to try to understand them. This issue is … Read moreSupporting Your Foster Tween Through Middle School
The decision to open your home for children who need one is beautiful. You should first decide what type of foster family you want to become. You have the option of just fostering children or fostering to adopt. Let’s look at the difference between the two. Fostering only When you are a foster-only home, you’re … Read moreTo Foster or Foster to Adopt–That is the Question
Long-time TFI employee & Chase County resident assumes role of CFO Emporia, KS – TFI is pleased to announce Carol Dold Harris as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dold Harris is a long-time TFI employee, having served in various roles in the past 21 years. Prior to serving as the CFO, Dold Harris served … Read moreTFI Announces New Chief Financial Officer
It sounds like a cliché, but making friends isn’t easy. It takes time, patience, and confidence to find a person who shares your interests and enjoys your company. Like adults, some children are naturally social and extroverted, making it easy for them to find and engage in friendships. Other children are more introverted and reflective, … Read moreThree Ways to Help Your Foster Child Make New Friends
Join the challenge & get active for kids in foster care Kansas – On any given day, there are more than 400,000 children in foster care in the United States. Typically they are placed in out of home care at no fault of their own. They are away from friends, family and everything they know. … Read moreTFI Launches Fit for Foster Care Challenge To Bring Awareness & Raise Funds
When you introduce a foster child into your life, you hope to establish a good connection with them, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to do that. Some of the best things you can do are to create understanding and engage in fun activities together. As you do so, you are more likely to … Read moreConnection: Creating a Positive Relationship With Your Foster Child
Connecting with your foster child may be challenging during the first days of welcoming them into your family. However, this factor shouldn’t discourage you as it’s a natural and common occurrence. And the good news is there are many approaches you can take to connect with your foster child and create a bond with your … Read more5 Effective Ways to Connect With Your Foster Child
Summertime is the right time to talk about heat safety. (June 13, 2022, Oklahoma City, OK) – 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 … Read moreTFI Urges Oklahomans to Help Protect Children from Heatstroke
It’s the phone call you’ve been waiting for; the children are on their way! Your home has been thoughtfully prepared: food is in the fridge, fluffy pillows are on the beds, and you are ready with open arms for this new adventure. Two precious children have been removed from their home and are coming to … Read moreThe Rewarding Adventure of Foster Parenting
Did you know that there are approximately 434,000 children in foster care in the U.S. on any given day? That’s around 5 in every 1000 kids! Foster Care is a vital part of our society, and it is estimated that over 60% of all children who enter foster care will eventually be adopted by their biological parents … Read moreHeart-Warming Rewards of Being a Foster Parent