Foster Care, Adoption, Bringing Families Together in St. Louis, MO

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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.

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

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

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Waiting Children

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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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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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BFT's Waiting Children

Meet some of BFT’s awesome adoptable kids! Could you be their forever family?
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Carter

Meet the creative Carter who is excited to meet his forever family! This budding magician enjoys entertaining those around him with his impressive sleight-of-hand tricks. He easily falls into conversations with others, and people often comment on Carter’s good manners. He is a happy and caring.

Carter

Meet the creative Carter who is excited to meet his forever family! This budding magician enjoys entertaining those around him with his impressive sleight-of-hand tricks. He easily falls into conversations with others, and people often comment on Carter’s good manners. He is a happy and caring.

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Carter

Meet the creative Carter who is excited to meet his forever family! This budding magician enjoys entertaining those around him with his impressive sleight-of-hand tricks. He easily falls into conversations with others, and people often comment on Carter’s good manners. He is a happy and caring.

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13-years-old | 7th grade

Ronald

Ronald is a friendly 12-year-old boy. A perfect day for Ronald is spent playing outside in the fresh air! This sweet kiddo is appreciated for his kind heart and loves a good game of hide-n-seek or tag. Ronald also loves playing laser tag. If the clouds are out, he likes playing video games and with action figures.

Ronald

Ronald is a friendly 12-year-old boy. A perfect day for Ronald is spent playing outside in the fresh air! This sweet kiddo is appreciated for his kind heart and loves a good game of hide-n-seek or tag. Ronald also loves playing laser tag. If the clouds are out, he likes playing video games and with action figures.

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Ronald

Ronald is a friendly 12-year-old boy. A perfect day for Ronald is spent playing outside in the fresh air! This sweet kiddo is appreciated for his kind heart and loves a good game of hide-n-seek or tag. Ronald also loves playing laser tag. If the clouds are out, he likes playing video games and with action figures.

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12-years-old | 6th grade

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7/22/24

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July 22, 2024, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Foster Care, Adoption & Mentoring Info Session - Virtual - July 22

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.

Testimonials

What People Say About Us

Renee, IIS Client

Thank you so much for your phone call and coming into our lives one year and a little over one month ago. Your help, knowledge, wisdom, advice and support helped to save our family. August has been free of meltdowns, disrespect, property destruction and the other behaviors in our home. Now he is a typical teenager who gets angry and frustrated. He is a nice boy and randomly tells me he loves me every day. He earned his driver’s license, and a then a car and a lot of freedom. His mood has greatly changed and improved. We have a nice relationship and peace in our home. We enjoy each other’s company and make cookies together. It’s been a good year and a wonderful improvement in our relationship and lives. I truly appreciate you!

Kayliegh, Home Visitation Client

“JeanAnn is AMAZING! We look forward to her visits! She is always on the floor interacting with the kids every single visit. My children really enjoy her visit. I love when she comes. She’s always a good listener. This program has been amazing for me. The program has helped us more than once with diapers and wipes numerous times. I couldn’t ask for a better case manager!”

R., an IIS Family

“I am truly appreciative of all you have done for our family over the last eight weeks. You have worn many hats - counselor, comedian, mediator, scheduler, entertainer, teacher - the list could go on and on. … Thank you for the work you did with (our two sons). I can only hope that they will both continue to spend time together and somehow mend their relationship. I am particularly impressed with the meaningful change you have helped them achieve.

I will miss your jokes and your colorful stories of your life’s adventure. You are truly an individual and one of the most interesting individuals I have ever met. Keep making a difference and never lose your sparkle! You were born to shine!”

Five IIS Boys with Mother

“Thank you for all that you have done for us. We have learned that it takes all of us to pitch in to help our mother around the house. We are talking more and doing more as a family. It meant a lot to us that you pitched in to help us get beds and dressers. We are also thankful for the clothes and shoes you sent us. As we move forward in life, we will continue to progress. Thank you so much for everything.”

An IIS Mother with Boys

“I just want to thank you for everything that you have done for me and my family. I am very grateful for the help you have given us. I am going to keep on moving forward in life. I am in a better place now and so are my boys. We had the best case worker. She came in and helped change our lives for the better. We were able to talk to her about everything. I am going to miss our worker. She has brought the light back into my life. I am so grateful for that. My boys are happier just to see me happy. I owe that to her. I am more active in their life than I was. We are doing more as a family and talking more. We are very grateful for you all. You are the best. Thank you!!!”

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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

Become an Adoptive Parent

Waiting Children

Bringing Families Together, Supporting Children and Families

Strong, resilient communities…one family at a time

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Become a BFT Foster Parent

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