Becoming a mentor to a foster child means spending one-on-one time with them. You will become a vital part of guiding the child or teenager towards adulthood. Perhaps, even more important, is that mentors assist children in healing from those people or events that placed them in the foster care system. Still unsure if mentoring … Read more3 Reasons to Mentor a Foster Child
When people think of things they might donate to foster children, three top items come to mind: money, food, and clothing. While these are always greatly appreciated and in high-demand, the needs for foster kids do not end there. Want to donate something other than the obvious? Here are just eleven unique donation ideas for those … Read more11 Unique Donation Ideas for Foster Children
Couponing has quickly risen in popularity and there is no doubt as to why. Despite requiring between one and three hours a week, using coupons offers families the potential to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the course of a year. When that stockpile grows to outrageous proportions, however, couponing experts often look … Read moreDo You Use Coupons? Donate to Foster Kids in Need From Your Stockpile!
Many people fail to realize the multitude of different donations they could make in order to make a huge impact on the life of foster children. Art supplies are one of those overlooked items. Why are these seemingly unimportant supplies so, well, important? Here are just four reasons to donate them to foster kids. 1: Art … Read more4 Reason to Donate Art Supplies to Foster Kids
Not all children receive the love, care, and attention that they need and deserve. Today’s children will become tomorrow’s leaders that will mold the landscape of our society. With that in mind, it is so important that every child goes to bed each night knowing that they are safe and loved, without stress and anxiety. … Read moreDonated Materials Needed for Foster Children and Families
Even if you don’t foster a child, you can still help foster children and the families who care for them! There are lots of ways for you to support them on so many levels. Our TRAIL program’s mission is to help the children reach independence as adults. By donating to the TFI Kids Fund, you … Read moreHow to Support Foster Children and Foster Families
Every year, thousands of kids are removed from their living situations to be placed in foster care. These can be tough and trying times. However, people like you, becoming valuable influences in their lives, can make the greatest difference. Foster kids need a mentor who will work with them to help shape their futures. The Adoption and … Read moreBecome a Mentor to Help Shape a Child’s Future
Through the Sorority & Fraternity Community Service Partnership, Greek organizations from KU seek to become highly involved with non-profit agencies to help address community needs and build meaningful relationships. AXO already has plans for a fundraiser at Quinton’s in Lawrence, have begun a volunteer schedule for the Visitation and Exchange Center, and are brainstorming ideas … Read moreTFI University of Kansas Sorority Partnership Announced
Friday, September 22, 2017 marked the 2nd Annual Tee Off Fore Children Golf Classic held at the Shawnee Country Club. This year, 20 teams helped to raise funds for the TFI Kids Fund through participation, raffles, and contests. The 2017 winner was the Mac McFarland team. Mac was also the winner of our putting contest for … Read more2nd Annual Tee Off Fore Children Golf Classic