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Between Families – October 2020
13 Fall Family Activities Safe from COVID-19 Fall is in the air! The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to turn, and the weather is becoming crisper. This year, many autumn traditions like apple picking, hay mazes and harvest fairs are postponed or reimagined due to the pandemic. But that should not stop…
Between Families – September 2020
TFI Celebrates Grandparents Day! Nanna, Poppa, Meemaw, Pops, Granny, Gramps – the names for Grandparents are endless. Whatever our families call them, Grandparents should be celebrated and appreciated. On September 13, 2020 we will celebrate National Grandparents Day here in the United States. This day is meant to remind us to show love and appreciation…
Between Families-August 2020
TFI Launches Foster Family Portal and Phone App TFI and Foster Care Technologies are extremely excited to announce the development and implementation of the Foster Family Portal. The Foster Family Portal is both a desktop and mobile application that will allow the sharing of documents and information between TFI and our foster families. The…
Between Families-July 2020
Keep Children Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak Based on available evidence, most children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date. Watch your child for any signs of COVID-19 illness COVID-19…
Between Families – June 2020
Hot Tips for Summer Safety Summer is on its way here, and with the sun and fun comes a number of safety concerns to keep in mind. Many safety-related agencies and organizations have issued warnings and tips for a variety of summer celebration hazards and activities. Here are some for Heat and Fire safety and…
Between Families – May 2020
COVID-19 Resources The past month has seen the world experience something it has not seen since the turn of the 20th century. The global Covid-19 pandemic and quarantine restrictions have placed a burden on everyone around the world. That burden becomes even heavier as we try to love, educate, entertain, and protect our children. What began…
Between Families-April 2020
COVID-19 Resources It seems like our world has drastically changed overnight. While all of us involved in child welfare have had to adapt many times before to changing expectations, regulations and expectations, COVID-19 has brought with it a whole new level of change for all of us. While you and your family are adjusting to…
5 Tips for Emergency Foster Care Parents
Providing emergency foster care is a challenging but rewarding service. You need to be available at any hour to provide care for children until a long-term solution is found. If you’ve been wondering whether this kind of work is for you, here are a few things you’ll need to be able to do. Respond Without…
Between Families-March 2020
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…
Budget-Friendly October Activities for Your Foster Child
October is one of the most pleasant times of the year because the weather starts to improve and there are many fall festivals. If you and your foster child have been inside a lot because of the extremely hot weather, there are budget-friendly ways to enjoy the month of October. Here are some budget-friendly ideas….
Between Families – February 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…
Traveling with Children in Foster Care
Making children in foster care feel part of your family activities like vacations and outings is an important part of bonding together. In many cases, your foster children will be able travel with you. Here are a few things to keep in mind when traveling with children in foster care. Contact your caseworker: Your first…
Between Families-January 2020
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…
Between Families – December 2019
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…
Movie Night Ideas for Your Foster Care Home
Movie nights are a great way to relax and spend time together at your foster care home. Skip the long lines and expensive tickets at your local theater. Staying home can be healthier and more fun. Here are some suggestions for organizing a movie night that you and your foster children will love. Picking Your…