Welcome to the TFI Family Services

Quarterly Newsletter!

INSIDE: 

We believe keeping our community informed of what is happening in Kansas is important. In this issue, you will find the following: 

• Foster Parent Highlight - A look into one of our selfless foster parents' lives
• Program Highlights - Day at the K Annual Event
• Growing Nurturing Families - Governor's conference workshop

Leon & Ryneck Sharp

Lyon and Ryneck Sharp have been committed foster parents with TFI for 16 years, consistently grateful for the support of the Foster Care team. They have provided stability for higher-acuity teens and continue to support a young adult in college, helping with essentials like a car, insurance and ongoing guidance.

Their steadfast support has helped many young people overcome challenges and succeed. One young woman’s high school graduation was celebrated with the judge attending, gifting her $100, and even holding a court hearing at her mother’s gravesite, where the judge helped install a headstone—demonstrating the profound impact of positive, consistent support.

GROW NURTURING FAMILIES

GNF Making a Difference...

The Grow Nurturing Families program had the privilege of providing a workshop at the Governor’s Conference in Wichita, Kansas, in October 2025. Director Anna Brown, along with Supervisors Regan Botkin and Kelcie Pusch, presented a 60-minute workshop on how to improve attachments and healthy communication through family play therapy. The presentation was a success, with over 40 attendees. Participants praised Anna, Regan and Kelcie’s workshop, calling it their favorite and highlighting its interactive and inspiring nature. VP Donna Rozell and Family Preservation Director Sarah Swain also attended, along with other TFI supervisors.

To learn more about Grow Nurturing Families and the difference it is making, check out the video below. 

KANSAS PERMANENCY

Kansas Permanency Making a Difference...

More than 55% of children who have exited foster care in TFI's contracts were reunited with their families, with adoption being the secondary reason children exit foster care.

Area 4 News:

Southeast Kansas exceeds the statewide average (33.3%) and benchmark (35.2%) with 44.2% of children achieving permanency within 12 months, such as reunification.

Area 8 (South Central Kansas)

Surpassing the statewide average for children achieving permanency in the subsequent year (statewide 31.1%, Area 8 48.1%)

We’re building a stronger, more responsive system for those we serve.

Kansas Case Management...

We aim to help children return home safely and quickly, because a loving family environment is essential for their well-being. When returning home isn’t an option, we focus on finding permanent, caring families through adoption or other lasting solutions. Our ultimate goal is to ensure every child has a safe, stable and loving place to grow.

Stay tuned for our next Family Focus Newsletter in February!