St. Louis, MO – March 5, 2026 – TFI Family Services (TFI), a long-standing leader in child welfare and family well-being, is pleased to join forces with Children’s Permanency Partners (CPP) to expand services throughout the St. Louis region. CPP was formed in 2005 as a collaborative, community-based consortium of FamilyForward, Youth In Need, and Epworth, operating under a unified governance and accountability structure to serve children and families of Missouri.
“We are pleased to welcome TFI into the CPP partnership”, said Matthew Hale, CEO of CPP.
“This expansion reflects intentional growth within our existing governance and partnership framework. TFI brings depth of experience and operational strength that will complement our current partners while reinforcing CPP’s commitment to delivering high-quality, community-based foster care services in the St. Louis region.”
With more than 60 years of experience in foster care case management, TFI brings a strong programmatic and administrative foundation that will help enhance service capacity across the region. Together with CPP and other community partners, TFI is committed to building coordinated, supportive networks that empower families with the stability, permanency and resources they need to thrive. Alongside it’s partners, TFI will provide case management services and work hand‑in‑hand with biological families to promote reunification whenever possible, while supporting adoption or guardianship when reintegration is not feasible.
“We are honored to join the Children’s Permanency Partnership and collaborate with those who share our commitment to children and families in the St. Louis area,” said Michael Patrick, CEO of TFI. “For six decades, TFI has dedicated itself to strengthening families and supporting permanency. This partnership is a meaningful reflection of our shared mission and the trust placed in our work.”
As part of this transition, TFI will work alongside CPP and partner agencies to maintain a seamless network of care for children and families. This includes welcoming existing staff from the outgoing agency to ensure continuity and minimize service disruptions during the transition.
TFI is actively coordinating with Youth in Need and CPP leadership to support a smooth and thoughtful onboarding process. Weekly planning meetings are underway to align operations, confirm case transition plans and integrate systems and supports. TFI’s intention is to bring current staff members on board to maintain strong relationships and consistent care for families.
Key priorities in the transition include:
- Rapid onboarding of case management staff
- Comprehensive case reviews and safety assessments
- Preparing TFI systems and infrastructure for seamless service delivery
- Ongoing communication with regional partners and stakeholders
“We are honored to have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in the St. Louis area. This partnership reinforces our dedication to the mission of permanency and stability for all families, and we look forward to a future of positive outcomes and strengthened support systems,” said Tabitha Gibson, Senior Vice President of Permanency at TFI.
As the transition progresses, TFI will continue engaging with local stakeholders to ensure families experience uninterrupted support. Active case management is expected to begin on May 1, 2026, as TFI looks forward to serving the community through this collaborative partnership.
