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TFI Celebrates Child & Family Case Management Outcomes Topeka, KS – The safety and well-being of Kansas children is of the utmost importance. TFI, Foster Care Case Management provider for the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) works diligently each day to strengthen children and families and meet the needs of foster children in…
TFI grows to become one of the largest CBC child welfare agencies in the U.S. Dallas, Texas – EMPOWER, a child welfare collaborative led by Texas Family Initiative (TFI) and supported by four leading Texas child welfare organizations, was recently awarded the Community-Based Care (CBC) contract in Metroplex East—a nine-county region which includes Dallas and…
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…
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…
TFI, KU Representatives provide testimony to Kansas Legislature on Study & Partnership TOPEKA, KANSAS – Youth in foster care run away from placements for many reasons—but it almost always boils down to the need for family, connection, belonging and normalcy. Last week, TFI and the University of Kansas (KU) provided legislative testimony about their recent…
Teacher donates Cuddle Bear books to vulnerable local children El DORADO, KANSAS – When children are placed in out-of-home custody, they can experience loneliness, isolation and fear. But one local teacher decided to do her part to provide comfort to children in foster care. Colleen Floyd, a local grade school teacher and Usborne books representative,…
Facility will serve local youth in foster care, bring new jobs to DFPS Region 2 WICHITA FALLS, Texas – On Monday, Sept. 12, Texas Family Initiative (TFI) will begin construction on TFI Blue Skies, a new residential child care facility, in Wichita Falls, TX. The facility, which will serve high-needs youth in out-of-home care in…
New Chief of Staff brings wealth of Texas child welfare knowledge to Role Wichita Falls, TX – The Family Initiative, Inc. (TFI) is pleased to announce Angela L. Nowell as the new Chief of Staff. Prior to serving in this new capacity, Nowell served as Texas Family Initiative’s Senior Administrator for Texas programs for more…
TFI staff utilize volunteer opportunity for team building KANSAS – On Tuesday, August 15, 11 TFI staff joined forces with Numana to pack meals for Ukranian families impacted by the war. This hands-on project not only served as a team building activity for the TFI staff, but will help ensure children and families do not…
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…
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