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Bringing Families Together
Having a place to go is home.
Having someone to love is a family.
Having both is a blessing.

Foster care

We would love to help you explore and learn more about becoming a foster parent. It just takes one simple first step!

Become an Adoptive Parent

We offer adoption services to Missouri families and would love to support you on your adoption journey!

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Waiting Children

Bringing Families Together, Supporting Children and Families

Bringing Families Together is a licensed foster care and adoption agency dedicated to meeting the needs of Missouri's children and families. We provide foster care services and case management, private adoption and adoption from foster care and community support services for Missouri children and families to support you on your journey. Wherever possible, we support reunification of children into safe families. We were founded in 1999 by an all-woman team.

Strong, resilient communities…one family at a time

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Become a BFT Foster Parent

Are you interested in learning more and exploring the idea of becoming a foster parent? It is a rewarding journey, and we would love to support you on your journey!

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Foster Care

BFT's Waiting Children

Meet some of BFT’s awesome adoptable kids! Could you be their forever family?
Please click the photos below to view each child’s profile.

Our Events

Join Upcoming Events and Trainings

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Zoom (see link in event description)

July 22, 2024, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Are you curious about being a foster parent? Or are you interested in private adoption? maybe you would like to explore the idea of serving as a mentor? Not sure where to start, but would like to learn more? Join us for a one-hour, virtual gathering.

Are you curious about being a foster parent? Or are you interested in private adoption? maybe you would like to explore the idea of serving as a mentor? Not sure where to start, but would like to learn more? Join us for a one-hour, virtual gathering.

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BFT’s latest news and stories

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What People Say About Us

Our Partners

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LFCS Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri logo
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BFT is a partner / member of several other organizations including:

Raise the Future logo: Connect Youth. Support Families. Create Hope.
Missouri Coalition for Children logo: Together We Thrive
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Careers

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Join our incredible BFT team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community!

News & Updates

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