Texas Family Initiative, LLC is a private nonprofit organization that provides experience, compassion, quality care, and services for children in foster care and foster/adopt families. We hold Foster Care Recruitment Contracts with the Texas Department of Human Services, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). As a partner with DFPS, we recruit and train families to become foster and/adoptive parents.
Texas Foster Care Blog
Understanding the Background Check Process for Foster Parents
Becoming a foster parent is a rigorous process that requires a thorough background check to ensure the safety and well-being of children in foster care. A background check is a critical component of the foster care licensing process, as it provides a comprehensive evaluation of a person’s history and suitability to care for children in…
EMPOWER Announces New Vice President of Permanency Support
New VP brings more than 30 years of child welfare experience to Metroplex East Irving, TX – EMPOWER is pleased to announce Shirlon Douglas Harris has been selected as the new Vice President of Permanency Support. EMPOWER, a child welfare collaborative led by Texas Family Initiative LLC (TFI Texas), serves as the Community-Based Care (CBC)…
2INgage Announces New Senior Vice President
New Senior VP boasts almost 20 years of Texas child welfare experience Wichita Falls, TX – 2INgage is pleased to announce Randy Neff has been selected as the new Senior Vice President. Prior to this new role, Neff served at Texas Family Initiative (TFI Texas) for three years as the 2INgage Vice President of Permanency…
TFI Raises More Than $35,000 for Local Texas Children
Successful golf fundraiser benefits Texas children and youth in foster care Dallas, TX – Texas Family Initiative LLC (TFI Texas) played host to its second annual golf fundraising tournament this past week at Timarron Country Club. The Tee Off FORE Texas Kids tournament, which was the first event for TFI Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth…
EMPOWER Announces New Senior Vice President
New Senior VP brings wealth of Community-Based Care knowledge to Metroplex East Dallas, TX – EMPOWER is pleased to announce Dr. Linda Garcia has been selected as the new Senior Vice President. EMPOWER, a child welfare collaborative led by Texas Family Initiative LLC (TFI Texas), serves as the Community-Based Care (CBC) contractor in Metroplex East—a…
Balancing Work and Family Life as a Foster Parent
Becoming a foster parent can be a rewarding experience, but it also requires a significant amount of time and energy. One of the biggest challenges for many foster parents is finding a balance between work and family life. In this post, we’ll explore some tips and strategies for balancing work and family life as a…