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BFT’s latest news and stories


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


Two Families Reunified – A Celebration of Love, Perseverance and New Beginnings
At Bringing Families Together , there is nothing more joyful than the safe reunification of families—and this month, we have twice the...
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 Launches Parenting+Plus Program & Announces Team Coordinator
At Bringing Families Together (BFT), we believe that strong families create strong futures for children. That’s why we are thrilled to...
Apr 22 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


March 2025 Employee of the Month: Honoring Dedication & Impact
At Bringing Families Together, our team members are the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment...
Mar 111 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


Spotlight on Excellence: January 2025 Employee of the Month
At Bringing Families Together, we believe our success lies in the dedication and hard work of our incredible team. Every month, we take...
Jan 202 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


Breakfast with Santa: A Heartwarming Event for Foster Families and Community
This year, our Breakfast with Santa event brought joy, warmth and a sense of community to foster families, making the holiday season...
Dec 23, 20242 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


Childcare / Daycare Changes
For our families, as you might remember, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has administered the Child Care...
May 6, 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


Listening to our Kids: “The Stages We Feel”
It’s important to create opportunities for listening to our kids, which fosters stronger connections, builds trust and provides support....
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Announcing Placement Specialist Team Expansion
We are excited to share some important updates regarding St. Louis Partners (SLP) growth and the impactful work we have been doing to...
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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