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Celebrating 26 Years of Bringing Families Together
This June, Bringing Families Together celebrates a milestone we’re incredibly proud of— 26 years of strengthening families, supporting...
11 minutes ago2 min read


A Forever “Family-versary” in Franklin County
Yesterday was a day full of joy, love, and so many happy tears in Franklin County, Missouri, as two little girls officially found their...
48 minutes ago2 min read


Celebrating Families at the Lincoln County Community Baby Shower
Bringing Families Together was honored to take part in the Lincoln County Community Baby Shower on April 24, a joyful event celebrating...
May 92 min read


Spring Sunshine, Easter Eggs, and Smiles: A Joyful Day with Saint Louis Partners
After what felt like endless rainy days, the skies finally cleared on April 12—and just in time for one of our favorite spring...
May 82 min read


May is Foster Care Month: Help Us Bring Families Together
At Bringing Families Together , we believe every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. During National Foster Care Month , we...
May 82 min read


Just Dance...It Will Be O.K. 💃🕺Why Taking Joyful Breaks Matters for Families and Team
At Bringing Families Together , we’re serious about supporting youth, foster families and birth families—but we also know the importance...
May 12 min read


Announcing Our Spring-Summer Parent Cafés: Let’s Grow, Renew and Connect Together 💜💜
At Bringing Families Together, we know parenting isn’t always easy—but you don’t have to walk the journey alone. That’s why we host...
Apr 271 min read


2,637 Days Later: A Forever Family Found
Yesterday—on April 15—a young man’s journey through foster care came to a beautiful new chapter. After 2,637 days in care, he was adopted...
Apr 162 min read


Discover the Path to Foster Care and Adoption at Bringing Families Together
Curious about fostering or adopting but not sure where to begin? Bringing Families Together (BFT) is here to help! We understand that...
Apr 152 min read


Bringing Families Together Announces Leadership Promotions
Executive Director Kim Brown * Business Director Randi Howard * FCCM Director Elizabeth "Liz" Ervin Bringing Families Together (BFT) is...
Apr 23 min read


Bringing Families Together Strengthens Support for Foster Youth and Families - and Team Promotions!
At Bringing Families Together (BFT), our mission has always been to provide unwavering support to foster youth, adoptive children, foster...
Apr 15 min read


A Forever Home for Two Brothers: A Journey of 1,005 Days
Today is a day of celebration, love, and new beginnings! After 1,005 days in foster care, two incredible brothers are now officially part...
Mar 241 min read


A Family Woven Together: A Journey of Love, Connection, and Forever
Some adoption stories are simple, and some are beautifully complex—woven together by love, patience, and an unwavering commitment to...
Mar 242 min read


1,196 Days to Forever: A Little Girl’s Journey from Foster Care to Family
Exciting news!! HUGE congratulations to this happy family on the adoption of this sweet little girl! Please join us in celebrating...
Mar 111 min read


446 Days from Foster Care to Forever: A Story of Love, Hope and Home
Exciting news! Please join us in offering a HUGE congratulations to this beautiful family on the adoption of their sweet little girl!...
Jan 132 min read


From Foster Care to Her Forever Home in 1,338 Days: A Journey of Love and Hope
Exciting news!! HUGE congratulations to this happy family on the adoption of this sweet little girl! Please join us in celebrating...
Dec 30, 20241 min read


Saint Louis Partners Supporting Parents with Movie Days
Saint Louis Partners (SLP) hosted three showings of the Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot this August for our foster care resource...
Aug 21, 20241 min read


BFT Launches New Website!
Bringing Families Together has launched a new, robust website with more resources to better serve our parents, families, children and...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


New Foster Care Training - MO CARES
Bringing Families Together and the State of Missouri are moving to update the foster parent training curriculum. The current STARS...
May 6, 20241 min read


FOSTER PARENT PORTAL BEGINS!
We have been talking about a foster parent portal for quite some time, and now it has finally arrived! Here is what our Resource...
Jan 22, 20241 min read
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