TFI to Offer New Evidence-Based Program to Support Adoptive Kansas Families
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…
TFI Announces New Vice President of Marketing & Communications
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…
KU & TFI Partner Together to Improve Children Running from Foster Care
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…
Local Kindergarten Teacher Gives Back to Children in Foster Care
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,…
TFI Kicks Off Construction for New Wichita Falls Residential Child Care Facility
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…
TFI Announces New Chief of Staff
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 Partners with Numana to Provide Meals for Families in Ukraine
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…
TFI Announces New Chief Financial Officer
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…
TFI Welcomes New Human Resources Manager
Abilene, Texas (August 10, 2022) – TFI is pleased to announce Michael Ashford as the new Human Resources Manager. Ashford has a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Ashford University and has worked in the Human Resources field for more than six years. He has extensive experience in both staff recruitment and training. As…
TFI Announces New Chief Administration Officer
New CAO brings wealth of knowledge to new role Topeka, KS – TFI is pleased to announce Melissa Briggs as the new Chief Administration Officer (CAO). Briggs has served at TFI for 8 years in various roles and has extensive experience in clinical and therapeutic services, as well as comprehensive management experience. Prior to serving…
TFI 2INgage Awarded Texas Family First Pilot Project in Region 2
TFI 2INgage to begin providing much-needed, essential prevention services to Texas families Abilene, TX – Texas Family Initiative (TFI) 2INgage, the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Texoma and Big Country (Region 2) is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract to pilot Texas Family…
TFI Launches Fit for Foster Care Challenge To Bring Awareness & Raise Funds
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….
TFI Welcomes New Director of Permanency Services
Independence, KS – TFI is pleased to announce Shayna Duncan as a new Director of Permanency Services. Duncan has more than 11 years of experience in child welfare. Prior to serving as the new Director of Permanency Services, Duncan was a supervisor with TFI. She has spent the entirety of her career committed to maintaining…
TFI Announces New Permanency Director in Wellington & Kingman Region
Wellington, KS – TFI is pleased to announce Amanda McKenney as the new Director of Permanency Services. She previously served as the Director of Permanency Services in the Independence, KS region, but was recently transferred to the Wellington & Kingman area. She will be responsible for overseeing case management service for Kansas children Barber, Harper,…
TFI Welcomes New Director of Permanency Services
Winfield, KS – TFI is pleased to announce Keshia Scott as a new Director of Permanency Services. Scott has extensive experience in Kansas child welfare. Having been with TFI for almost 3 years, she has worked in various roles to promote child safety and wellbeing. Prior to serving as the new Director of Permanency Services,…