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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, strengthen families and remind our community that every child deserves to feel safe, supported and cared for. At Bringing Families Together, this month was more than a campaign. It’s a reflection of the work happening every day. Throughout April, we shared messages focused on prevention, support and action. We talked about the importance of protective factors—like strong relationships, access to resources an

We’re excited to welcome Rebecca “Becca” Gentry to Bringing Families Together ! Becca joined our Case Management Team in January as a Family Service Worker . Becca brings a heart for children and a growing passion for supporting families involved in foster care. She holds a B.S. with a double major and has prior experience working directly with children as a full-time nanny for a family through Care.com . When asked what she loves most about working at BFT and serving chil

This month, we’re celebrating someone who’s quickly made his mark at Bringing Families Together — Daqez Davis , Family Service Worker on our Case Management Team and our November Employee of the Month! 💜 Although Daqez joined BFT just this past June , he’s already earned the admiration of his peers — and this recognition means even more because our Employee of the Month honors are voted on by team members themselves. Daqez brings both heart and presence to his work with

We’re excited to welcome Nick Trimble to Bringing Families Together ! Nick joined our Case Management Team in October 2025 as a Family Service Worker . Nick comes to BFT with experience as a Foster Care Case Manager at Epworth Children and Family Services, bringing a strong understanding of the challenges and rewards of supporting children and families in foster care. When asked what he loves most about working at BFT, Nick shared: “My favorite thing about working with chi

We’re excited to introduce Ashley Smith , who joined our Case Management Team in October 2025 as a Family Service Worker ! Ashley brings a strong background in behavioral health and education, having served as a Crisis Response Clinician with Behavioral Health Response and as a substitute teacher with both the Hazelwood School District and Confluence Academy. Her experience equips her to support children and families through challenges while helping them build stability an

We’re so happy to welcome Vickie Desire Nasirumbi to Bringing Families Together! She joined our Case Management Team in June 2025 as a Family Service Worker , bringing international experience, deep compassion and a heart for advocacy to her work with children and families. Before joining BFT, Vickie Desire served as a Social Worker with Save the Children–Africa and United Nations Women , where she supported families through crisis, education, and empowerment programs. H

We’re excited to introduce another incredible addition to our Bringing Families Together family — Gillian Blount , who joined our Case Management Team in July 2025 as a Family Service Worker! Gillian brings both passion and strong professional experience to her role, holding M.S. and B.S. degrees and several years of experience supporting children, youth and families across Arkansas. Before joining BFT, she worked as a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional and Case Manage

We’re thrilled to welcome Daqez Davis to our Bringing Families Together family! Daqez joined our Case Management Team in June 2025 as a Family Service Worker , and he’s already making an impact with his steady presence, dedication, and commitment to the families we serve. With a B.S. degree and four years of experience in behavioral health , Daqez brings both professional expertise and a genuine heart for helping others. His background has shaped his understanding of how co

Family Service Worker | Case Management Team At Bringing Families Together, we believe success is about more than milestones—it’s about the people who walk alongside families every step of the way. This month, we’re excited to celebrate one of those people: Zylinnea “Zee” Rogers , our September Employee of the Month ! Zee joined BFT in January 2025 as a Family Service Worker on our Case Management Team , bringing with her a B.A. and a passion for supporting families in mea

We’re excited to introduce one of the newer members of our Bringing Families Together family— Shelby Howard , who joined our Case Management Team in June 2025 as a Family Service Worker! Shelby came to BFT with 20 years of experience in social services , including leadership roles supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, work with children and youth in residential care, and service with the Tennessee Children’s Division. His extensive backgroun

What picture comes to mind when you hear the term “social worker”? If you are like many Americans, you pictured a woman. Much like nurses and teachers, many think of social services as a female-dominated field. These disciplines require patience, empathy, and a caring spirit to be successful. Women are indeed drawn to such jobs. For example, statistics show that about 79% of social workers are women versus about 21% of men. However, more Americans are breaking from traditiona

At Bringing Families Together, our mission is built on caring for children — not just in the big moments, but in the small, unexpected ones that matter just as much. This year, our office has been busier than ever. On most workdays, at least one young person has been here with us — sometimes staying for the day, sometimes overnight, and sometimes for much longer — while waiting for a foster home to be found. It’s not ideal for them; these kids need loving homes. And it means

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

Not everyone can lead with both heart and strength—but Regine Brown does just that. Regine began her journey with Bringing Families Together in January 2023 as a Family Service Worker . It didn’t take long for her strengths to shine. With a sharp mind, a grounded presence, and a passion for serving others, she quickly stepped into leadership—first as a Lead Family Service Worker , and currently as our Foster Care Case Management Supervisor . Through every role, Regine has

This June, Bringing Families Together celebrates a milestone we’re incredibly proud of— 26 years of strengthening families, supporting...

Some people just have a gift. And if you’ve ever seen DeRon Terry with a little one in his arms, you’ve seen that gift in action....

We’re so excited to officially welcome Zylinnea “Zee” Rogers to our Bringing Families Together team! Zee joined us in January 2025 as a...

At Bringing Families Together , we believe every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. During National Foster Care Month , we...

At Bringing Families Together , we’re serious about supporting youth, foster families and birth families—but we also know the importance...

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Lonnie “Junior” Cross, Jr. , who joined Bringing Families Together in January 2025 as a...