TFI Oklahoma is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides experience, compassion, quality services and care for the children and families. We hold Foster Care Recruitment Contracts with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) throughout most of the State of Oklahoma. As a partner with DHS, we help support families throughout the foster care approval process, during placement and care of children in their homes, and help provide an understanding of the child welfare system.
Oklahoma Foster Care Blog
Why You Should Consider Volunteering for a Foster Care Organization
Volunteering is a powerful way to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Whether you’re looking to give back to your community, gain new skills, or just meet new people, volunteering has something to offer for everyone. If you’re looking for a meaningful and fulfilling volunteer opportunity, consider volunteering for a foster care…
The Joys of Fostering Large Sibling Groups
Fostering a large group of siblings can be a rewarding experience for many foster parents. It can provide an opportunity to get to know a family and gain valuable insight into their culture and background. Additionally, fostering large sibling groups can give foster parents a chance to observe how siblings interact with each other, and…
4 Tips to Make Your Foster Child’s Birthday Special and Memorable
Parents can do anything to make their child’s birthday memorable; foster kids are no exception. Celebrating your foster child’s birthday should be something you wish and enjoy doing as it allows you to show the child some love. This day might be the first birthday the foster child has ever celebrated, so you need to…
How To Prepare Your Home For Foster Care
As a new foster parent, you’ll need to prepare your home so that it will be safe and welcoming for the children who enter it. One thing you’ll need to do is declutter your home in order to get rid of the items that no longer serve a purpose in it. This helps you make…
3 Great Tips for Foster Families This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, it is so important that foster families feel prepared for it. This will help make the holidays a positive experience for both the foster children and foster parents, and will make it possible for everyone to make some wonderful memories. Thankfully, there are some excellent tips that will help foster…
3 Questions That New Foster Parents Might Have
If you’ve just become a foster parent or are thinking about becoming one, then you probably have a lot of questions. Often, foster parents think that their questions are stupid, so they don’t end up asking them. But the truth is that all questions are valid, no matter how trivial they might seem. If you’ve…