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Celebrating National Kinship Care Month
September is National Kinship Care Month , a time to honor the grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and family friends who open their...
Sep 111 min read


🎃 Trunk or Treat Is Back – Join Us for a Spook-tacular Day!
Fall is just around the corner, and that means one of our favorite family traditions is back — Bringing Families Together’s Annual Trunk or Treat! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and join us at our Hazelwood office:📍 7151 N Lindbergh Blvd, Hazelwood, MO 63042 This family-friendly event is open to everyone, and we’ve got an afternoon packed with festive fun: 🍬 Free candy for all the little ghouls and goblins 🍿 Fresh popcorn 🍰 Cake walk
Aug 272 min read


Back to School: A Fresh Start Isn’t Always So Simple
For many students, the first day of school brings excitement—new backpacks, sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks, and the chance to reconnect with friends. But for youth in foster care, back to school often looks and feels very different. Instead of a familiar routine, it may be a brand-new school, again. New hallways to navigate. Classrooms filled with unfamiliar faces. Teachers who don’t yet know their story. They may have left behind friends and supportive educators at their
Aug 52 min read


Explore Your Path to Foster Care and Adoption with Bringing Families Together
Wondering how to become a foster or adoptive parent but not sure where to start? At Bringing Families Together (BFT), we understand that navigating this journey can feel overwhelming—that’s why we’re here to guide you! Join us for one of our Foster Care & Adoption Information Sessions , available both in-person and virtually , designed to provide clear answers and personalized support as you explore this life-changing step. Why Attend a BFT Foster Care & Adoption Info Sessio
Jul 182 min read


🌟 Announcing Our Summer-Fall Parent Cafés: Cultivating Strength, Hope & Connection 💜
At Bringing Families Together , we understand that parenting comes with both challenges and joys. That’s why we host Parent Cafés —a welcoming, judgment-free space where parents and caregivers can connect, share, and support one another. Rooted in the Five Protective Factors —resilience, relationships, support, knowledge, and communication—our Parent Cafés offer real conversations, practical strategies, and authentic encouragement. Whether you’re fostering, adopting, or paren
Jul 172 min read


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...
Jun 192 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...
Jun 192 min read


Bringing Joy, One Balloon (and Family) at a Time: Celebrating JeanAnn Lovins, Our May Employee of the Month
Sometimes it’s the quiet, thoughtful touches—the ones that don’t scream for attention but leave a lasting impression—that tell you the...
May 132 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
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