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Welcome to the Team, Zee! 💜
We’re so excited to officially welcome Zylinnea “Zee” Rogers to our Bringing Families Together team! Zee joined us in January 2025 as a...
May 21, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 9, 20252 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 8, 20252 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 8, 20252 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 1, 20252 min read


🌎 Welcoming Lonnie “Junior” Cross, Jr. to the BFT Team!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Lonnie “Junior” Cross, Jr. , who joined Bringing Families Together in January 2025 as a...
Apr 30, 20252 min read


💜 Welcoming Mae Jackson to the BFT Family!
We’re thrilled to welcome Mae Jackson to the Bringing Families Together team! Mae joined us in November 2024 as a Family Development...
Apr 29, 20251 min read


🌟 Welcoming Dale “DJ” Elbert to the BFT Team!
We are beyond excited to welcome Dale “DJ” Elbert to the Bringing Families Together family! DJ joined our Case Management Team in...
Apr 28, 20252 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 27, 20251 min read


Help Us Expand Housing for Foster Youth Through Our TLSS Program
At Bringing Families Together , we believe that every young person leaving foster care deserves a safe, stable place to live—and a strong...
Apr 26, 20252 min read


Welcoming DeRon Terry to the BFT Team! 💜
We are thrilled to welcome DeRon Terry to the Bringing Families Together family! DeRon joined our Case Management Team in January 2025...
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Welcome ReShara “Shae” Brown to the BFT Team! 💜
We are excited to welcome ReShara “Shae” Brown to the Bringing Families Together family! Shae joined our Case Management Team in February...
Apr 22, 20251 min read


📣 Announcing Our Summer Parenting+Plus Parent Support Class Series!
Bringing Families Together is excited to welcome families to our Parenting+Plus Parent Support Class , a free in-person series designed...
Apr 21, 20252 min read


🌟 April Employee of the Month: Angel Crawford 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize Angel Crawford as Bringing Families Together’s April Employee of the Month ! Angel has been with BFT since...
Apr 21, 20252 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 16, 20252 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 15, 20252 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 15, 20252 min read


⚾️ Our Team Celebrates Another Great Team: St. Louis Cardinals Home Opener! ❤️💜
At Bringing Families Together, we know that teamwork is everything—whether it’s supporting foster youth, working alongside foster and...
Apr 4, 20252 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 2, 20253 min read
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