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TFI Family Services
2006 Annual Report
Building Blocks for a
Brighter Tomorrow
July 1, 2005 thru June 30, 2006
CONTENTS
It’s About the Kids
Keeping Families Together
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4
Touching the Lives of Children
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Building Blocks of a Family
6
One Child at a Time
7
Paving the Way Towards
Independent Living
8
Financial Report
9
Sponsors and Donors
10-13
2007 Events
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Directors, Executive Staff, Committees
TFI Service Locations
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Building Blocks for a Brighter
Tomorrow
Building a bright future for children is
a goal that all of us share. In its work
with children and families, TFI Family
Services is uniquely positioned to be
able to put together the essential
ingredients for that future—the building blocks that are needed to ensure
that children do indeed have the
means to get to that bright future.
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It’s About the Kids
We are proud that our agency is able to touch the
lives of families and children “one child at a time.”
Through the caring work of our staff, we are able to
see the daily success that comes from their important
work. We are also very proud of the work we do for
children and families throughout the State of Kansas in
our two regional contracts with the Department of
Social and Rehabilitation Services. In addition, we
provide many local programs such as our Visitation
and Exchange Center in Lawrence and our Substance
Abuse programs in several locations within the State of
Kansas. We continue to lead all Child placing agencies with the highest number of available foster homes
in the state. Within our 600 plus foster homes, we offer
a variety of levels of care in order to match the child’s
needs with the skills of our foster parents.
Peggy S. Martin
While goals, outcomes and fiscal responsibility are important to TFI Family Services, we never forget that we
are touching the lives of children and families on a
daily basis, and the success of those interactions will
be measured today and in the future.
We ask you to join us in reviewing the individual and
agency success stories and in celebrating with us the
opportunity we have to touch and change lives in a
positive manner, one family and one child at a time.
Peggy S. Martin
LMSW, Chief Executive Officer
Teresa Clounch
Board of Directors Chair
Teresa Clounch
Our Mission
TFI Family Services is dedicated to enhancing the
quality of life for youth and families through Behavioral
Health and Child Welfare Services.
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Keeping Families Together
Keeping families together is the key goal of TFI Family Services. In 2006 our agency
had the opportunity to help and support many troubled families who needed that extra supportive hand that helped to keep their families together. This support allows
families to help themselves and their children by learning new parenting skills, complete educational opportunities and find success in obtaining employment. Many
times support is also needed with substance abuse issues. Success with these families
may come quickly with just a quick hand up needed, but sometimes success can take
longer as success seems to be close but can quickly slip through the family’s fingers.
This is one example of the power of offering a helping , supportive hand to a family
with a goal of keeping their children from experiencing an out-of-home-placement.
Mary is a young woman with a history of drug use, unemployed due to lack of job skills,
and has four children to raise as a single parent. The home situation was bleak with
little money for food, utilities or rent. Mary and her family were referred to TFI’s Family
Preservation Program. As a team, Mary and her TFI worker utilized services to help the
family stay together.
The hands of time move fast and what a difference a
year has made for Mary and her family. Mary has been
drug free for almost a year. She has a job and the
money to pay for an apartment, utilities and food. Today
when Mary’s worker checks on her, she usually catches
her on her way out to work or to one of her children's
school or sporting events. Mary has an easy smile and
laugh as she looks forward to the joys that her children
bring her now and for years to come.
It has been said that families are the backbone of community. The TFI Family Preservation Department recognizes this in its work to
keep families intact. TFI staff work with families to access existing community resources
and supports to keep families together
through difficult times.
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“When I was at the lowest
point in my life, TFI helped
me through and gave me
guidance to build a strong
future for not only myself,
but my children as well. For
that, I am truly thankful.
~Mother, age 31
Touching the Lives of Children
TFI Case Management provides assistance in
trying circumstances to children who have been
removed from home. TFI works to reunite the
children with their parents. During that time, TFI
Family Services first reaches out for the opportunity to place that child in a relative or kinship
home. Sometimes when it is viewed to be in the
best interest of the child, these homes may become permanent adoptive or guardianship
homes. If a child is older, they may be working
towards an Independent Living placement while
in a Resource Home.
Statewide
Statistics
348 Children
Were returned Home
Guardianship
59 Children had an
Adoption finalized
Resource and biological parents work with other
professionals as a team to return children to their
homes as quickly as is safely possible. When appropriate natural visitation takes place between
children and their parents with the help and
support of the Resource parents. While in out-ofhome placement, resource parents work with
the children on school, behavior and other
issues that may be roadblocks to their success.
When the time is right, resource parents support
the children in their care as they return home,
are adopted or move on to independent
living.
97.5% were placed
In a Family Like Setting
Achieving permanency can take many forms. It can be a chance for a
child to return home, or to find ‘home’ in a new place—the rainbow at the
end of the journey. The journey is made of many building blocks, through
the combined team efforts of TFI staff, courts, judges and other community
stake-holders. “Finding solutions with our community partners is key to the
success of our families. Engaging the community in solutions and resources is an important block in the journey to permanency for a child.
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The Building Blocks of a Family
TFI Family Services is proud that more resource foster homes have chosen to sponsor with us
than any other child placement agency in the State of Kansas. In addition, we have a number of
resource foster homes that have been with us over 10 years, and one home has been with us for almost 15 years.
Ginny Robinson has been a resource foster parent
with TFI Family Services since 1992. Prior to being sponsored
by TFI, she was a foster parent with SRS for about 15 years.
During those years Ginny has fostered and touched the lives
of over 30 children with TFI Family Services and over 150 children in her total 30 years of being a foster parent, Ginny also
teaches at Holton High School.
In the years Ginny has been a pioneer in working
with the biological families of the children placed in her care.
She has worked hard to make sure that the children’s biological parents are involved in the daily lives of their children and
makes sure that the connection between the children and
their families remains intact. Ginny has fostered children that
are aggressive, drug users, pregnant females and mentally challenged. She has fostered at all levels
of care including therapeutic and emergency care.
Ginny has many success stories and believes she has really made an impact on the children
in her home. Ginny keeps in contact with many of the children placed in her home and has attended
over 30 weddings and baby showers for her former foster children. Many of her former foster children
call her to baby sit their children or to just ask her advice.
Ginny considers Rachel Jones to be her brightest success story. Rachel was placed with Ginny
for over 5 years. When Rachel came to Ginny’s home she was having a lot of issues with school. Rachel had difficulty making friends and had expressed some suicidal thoughts. Ginny and Rachel both
worked hard to get her involved with school programs, hobbies and classes. There were times between Rachel and Ginny that voices were raised, tears flowed, disciplinary actions were taken and
then hugs and pats on the back were the order of the day. Today Rachel is a college graduate, married and the mother of three children. Rachel hopes to become a foster parent in the future.
Ginny says that she would never consider changing her sponsorship to any other agency.
Ginny believes TFI Family Services makes sure she gets everything she needs and she knows if she has
a problem and her worker is not available, someone will help her. Ginny points to a date a couple of
years ago when she stopped by the Topeka office to talk to
her worker. Her worker was not available so she asked for a
former worker of hers. The worker came out to help her and
her problem was solved in about 5 minutes. “That level of personal service is not something you find at other agencies”,
Ginny stated. Ginny also likes the extra support that TFI gives to
their families, such as the Holiday Parties and the free new
coats given to all of the Topeka foster children this past year.
Direct deposit is a big hit for her, and she likes the fact that her
worker and the agency listens to and responds to the needs of
their Resource Foster Parents.
Ginny believes her success comes from her willingness to fight for the needs and rights of the children and families she works with. Ginny states “when they see you in there
fighting for them, keeping promises you make to them, they
begin to believe that maybe positive changes can happen. You can’t always be their friend, but that
is not what they need, they need family and the knowledge that someone really cares about them.”
Ginny Robinson, TFI Resource Parent, just one of hundreds who touch the lives of children and
families daily. We are proud of the work that all of our Resource Foster Families do in touching lives
daily.
In FY2006, TFI had 626
Licensed Foster Homes.
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One Child at a Time
Jeff was removed from his home due to
neglect. His parents were overwhelmed
and had given up on their ability to deal
with his special behavioral needs. Because he often had bathroom accidents
and would not bathe, the school was
concerned about 6 year old Jeff’s ability
to be successful at school and were worried about his home environment. The
family was not willing to work with Social
Services and Jeff was moved to a foster
home. Very quickly his foster mother and
caseworker addressed the clear need for
a physical evaluation and testing for
learning disabilities. The test showed that
Jeff had some medical issues that responded well to treatment and eliminated the bathroom accidents. Jeff then
felt better about taking a bath and soon
loved to play in the bathtub. Testing at
school revealed that Jeff’s had trouble
seeing and became frustrated and
acted out. Glasses fixed that problem
and now Jeff is working at a second
grade level.
Jeff is back home thanks to
some hard work that his parents
did in learning how to work with
Jeff’s medical conditions and
how to recognize his future
needs and how to deal with
them.
The resource parents
worked hard to help Jeff’s parents feel comfortable in their
learning process. Jeff’s resource
parents were sad to see him
leave their family, but happy to
know that he is returning home
to a loving family who can now
meet his needs.
“I feel safe at night”
~A TFI Foster Child
Blocks can provide stability—a
foundation for shoring up a situation in need of some extra support. Resource families can serve
as this building block for children
and families during times when
that extra foundation is needed
by providing a temporary home
for children.
TFI Family Resource Parents—
providing building blocks today
for brighter tomorrows.
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Paving the Way Towards
Independent Living
“The living facilities in TRAIL were very nice compared to
other places that I was sent to. This was a program I
wanted to do—not had to do while in custody. While I
was in the program I graduated high school found a fulltime job and was able to save money so that I could get
my own apartment and live on my own. “
~Kate, age 19
“I wanted a chance to go to high school and become a senior.
My case manager got me enrolled in high school and I now attend regular school hours and ride the bus to and from school.
Also, I found a part-time job to save some money. I hope to attend an area technical school in 2007 to learn how to work on
computers. I feel very fortunate to be a resident in the Pathways
Program and am glad for the support the staff has given me. After
I graduate, I hope to get a place of my own and get out of custody.”
~Josh, age 18
“Pathways was the only program in the state that would
accept me for my offense. Since I have been in Pathways, I
have received nearly everything I need to move out on my
own. I have started college and now have a job working with
computers. If it was not for this program, I would not know half
of what I now know, nor would I have the things I now have.
So, my success has a lot to do with the Pathways Program.”
~Adam, age 18
Youth Advisory Council
It takes building blocks to build—and blocks can also help pave the way towards
the future. And when youth can participate in the process of growth and learning,
they help craft their own path to the bright future that they envision for themselves.
Jake is now seventeen and has been in a TFI resource family home for six months.
He has an eye on his bright future. He actively works towards building it through his
participating in the Youth Advisory Council. “Being part of the youth council gives
me experience in leadership and decision-making. It shows me and others that I
know how t get things done. My voice is heard and that is important to me.” Jake is
an example of how valuable insights can be gaied from listening to youth and understanding their perspective. The youth advisory councils, with whom TFI and the
children its serve participate, are important block in establishing not only a path,
but necessary life skills, to help shape a young adult’s brighter tomorrow.
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Financial Report
FYE 2006 Revenue By Percent
Family Permanency
Services
7.16%
54.58%
31.73%
Family Preservation
Services
Resource Family
Services
Behavioral Health
Services
0.45%
3.66%
0.89%
1.53%
Grant Revenues and
Donations
Interest & Gain on sale of
Investment
Training &
Miscellaneous
Non-Personnel
(Child/Family
Expenses)
Personnel
FYE 2006 Expenditures By Percent
31.76%
49.98%
Offices & Supplies
Interest and
Depreciation
6.59%
8.79%
Bad Debts
1.30% 0.07%
Note: The Financial Statements
of TFI Family Services are audited annually
by an
Independent
Certified Public
Accounting Firm.
1.51%
Vehicles
Overhead and Misc.
TFI Family Services’ Guiding Principles
Accepting responsibility for caring for others
Accepting responsibility for being a faithful steward of public funds
Applying resources (money, people, knowledge, time) efficiently to achieve
desired results
Producing measurable and valued outcomes
Sharing information about the results of our efforts
Learning by experience and improving our performance
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Sponsors and Donors
TFI Family Services would like to thank each and every sponsor and
donor who have helped us with the necessary building blocks to
help the children and families of Kansas.
2nd Swing
A Cut Above
Aestheticare
A-Girard Bonding
AKA Marketing
Brad & Amy Almond
Clark Allemang II
Alltel, Pittsburg
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Phi Sigma Kappa
Amazon.Com
American Bank of Baxter
Springs, Columbus &
Galena, KS
American Baptist
Women’s Ministries
American Family
(Kyle McCollom)
American Family Insurance
American Heartland Theatre
AmeriSuites, Topeka
A Midas Touch, Emporia
Neal Anderson
Kyle Anderson
Angel Hugs
Wayne Anliker
Applebee’s
Arizings Coffee Shop
Arma Drug
Arma Home Bakery
Art’s Vending, Inc.
Debbie Ash
Ash Grove cement Co.
AT&T, Lawrence
DeAnn Auman-Hill, CPA
Jess Austin
Auto Zone, Lawrence
Backyard Burgers
Keith Bacon
Jeanette Baker
Kris Baker
Scott Baker
Baker Electric
Bamboo Palace
Bank of America
George Barberich
Matt Barberich
Bruce Barclay
Travis Barnett
Baron BMW
Barto’s/JW Poultry
Bath-Nalor Funeral
Home & Crematory
Dale Bauer
Baymont Inns & Suites
Baymont Inns & Suites
Beauty Brands Salon
Jered & Stephanie Beck
Larry & Susan Beck
David & Cheryl Beckley
Bedene Funeral Home, Inc.
Greg & Vicki Beiser
Dale & Linda Bell
Lydia Bell
Shayne Bell
Lana Benoit
Best Western, Emporia
Best Western, Wichita
The Bicknell Family
Foundation
Cindy Binder
Birch Telecom
Jim Bishop/Coldwell Banker
Crystal Blackmore
Melanie Blackmore
Glenn Bliss
Blockbuster Video
Laura Blossom
Blue Bunny
Bobby D’s
Bob’s Auto Maintenance
Bob’s Super Saver, Inc.
Body Builders
Kurt Bolinger
Bonner Springs Ford
Borders
Botanica
Ron Bowling
Bowlus School Supply
Steven & Kimberly
Bradford
Terry Bradley
Greg & Connie Bramlage
Brenner Mortuary
Marie Brinkman
Beth Brooks
BrotherHood Bank
Anthony Brown
David Brown
Elizabeth Brown
Gilbert Brown
Jim Brown
Shawn Brown
Brown’s ShoeFit
Bruff’s Bar & Grill
Buliders Choice, Emporia
Builders Choice, Topeka
The Burkholders
Dani Burns
James & Mary Burton
Troy & Shauna Bussard
Kathie & Jeff Butcher
Tyler Butts
Terry Byrd
Café On the Route
Donna Caldwell
Jack & Connie Callow
Jim Callow
Calvin Jones Catering
Camoplast
Sean & Kristine Campion
Capital Area Combined
Federal Campaign
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Carla Hibesch & the
Smoothies
Carlos O’Kelly’s, Emporia
Clinton Carlson
William Carlson
LeAnne & Howard Carney
Jim Carpenter
Mike Carpino
Jill Carraher
Carroll & Spencer, CPA’s
Cartridge World
Casey’s General Store,
Emporia
Jason Cecil
Center for Criminal
Justice Information
Celebrations by Lori
Chapter CP PEO
(Pam Phalen)
Heather Chatlos
Chatters
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Deb Chenoweth
James & Connie Chestnut
Tony Chiaverini
Chicken Annie’s
Chicken Mary’s
The Children’s Museum
Chili’s Topeka
Chipotle, Mission
John Christy
Cinzetti’s
Jacki Claassen
Adrian Clark
Chris Clark
David Clark
Frank Clark
Michael Clark
Cindy Clingan
Jacki Claassen
Adrian Clark
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Chris Clark
David Clark
Frank Clark
Michael Clark
Cindy Clingan
Dave Cloke
Kristin Coblentz
Aaron Coester
Coffeyville Title Abstract
JoAnn Colby
Crossland Construction,
Toby Crouse
Crown Center, KC
Chuck Cudney
Pat Cunningham
Custom Made Designs
Dairy Queen, Iola
Shawn & Amy Damman
Crag David
DeBauge Brothers
John DeFreeze
Tony Dellasega
Dept of Commerce
Designing Women Hair
Salon
Designs by Sharon
Dennis Desmond
Detroit Diesel
Diamonds by Design
Dick Edwards Ford L/M
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Eunice & Donald Dillinger
Dillions at Brookwood
Dillions, Emporia
Dillions, Topeka Blvd.
Nancy Dinell
SC Dixon
Nicholas Dominguez
Melinda Douglas
Douglas Chiropractic
Vern Dow
Eva Downey
Downtown Catering
Duane & Lori Dreiling
Drew’s Chicken & Ribs
Shirley Dwyer
Dr. Jones, Chanute
Dr. Phil Show
Dryer’s Shoes
Helen Duersch
Robert Dutton
Dwyer’s Hallmark
Eagle Auto Wash
Donald & Judith Eby
Derek Edds
Sponsors and Donors
Edward Jones
Kathyrn & Mary Louise
Efinger
David Eisenman
Chales & Connie Elbert
El Caribe Café
Carolyn Elder
John & Loraine Elder
Electric Tattoo
Elephant Bar
Eleven-O-Six Drive In
Floyd Ellison
Nakita Elwood
Emporia Arts Council
Emporia Country Club
Emporia Fitness
Emporia Floral
The Emporia Gazette
Emporia Workforce
Emporia Zoo
Emporia’s Radio Stations
Endless Summer Tan
Stephanie England
Rosana Erhart
Clifford & Shirley Ericson
Daniel & Anette
Escamilla
John Esch
Michael Esch
ESU Summer Theatre
ESU Women’s Basketball
Evans Drug, Inc.
Family Permanency,
Fort Scott
Fanestil, Emporia
Lee Farmer
Jim & Becky Fearmond
Femco, Inc.
F&F Feed
John Fields
Julie & Kevin Finley
First Baptist Church
First Christian Church
First Congregational
Church
The First National Bank
Of Girard
First Watch, OP
Cathy Flinchbaugh
Flint Hills Eye Care
Assoc., PA
Flint Hills Lanes
Flint Hills Youth
Charitable Foundation
Floyd’s
Focus Printing
Forget Me Not
Productions
Jay Fowler
Sean Fowler
Fox Insurance Agency
Rob Fragere
Steve Frakes
George & Stella Free
Seth & Dorothy Freeman
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Lila K. Fry
Tina & Tony Frye
Shavonda Gales
Garmin International, Inc.
Gates, BBQ, KC
Ali Geitz
Jon Geitz
Dr. & Mrs. Gellender
Donnie Gerhardt
Ron & Pam Gibble
Dottie Giles
Kris Giltner
Steve Giltner
Girl Scout Troop 44
Giving Heart Program
Glasgow Body & Frame,
Grand Central Hotel
Sidney Gray
Great Plains Federal
Credit Union
Great West
Doug Griffith
Harry Groh
Groh Printing
Guion’s Showcase
Richard Haag
Leon & Jean Hahn
Max Hailey
Haldex Brake Corp.
Shane Hale
Kevin Hall
Steve Halley
Nate Hamblin
Anna Hammon
Hampton Inn, Lawrence
Adam Hansen
Bill Hansen
Brad Hansen
Ken Hanson
Harrah’s Prairie Band
Casino
Terri Harris, Attorney
At Law
Sgt. Harwood
Hatsco Inc.
Harry Hauschild
Kirk & Debbie Hawley
The Healing Touch
Jason Heardt
Helberts
Brooke Helton
Curtiss Hemby
De Henderson
Patricia Henry
Ted Hessong
Tod Hessong
High Life Sales
Kevin & Brittany
Hinegardner
Hines and Ahlquist, PA
Hi-Tech Interiors
Becky Hixson
David Hogard
Scott Hogue
Holiday Inn Express,
Pittsburg
Hollywood Video
Home Savings Bank
Honeysuckle Lane
Kerry Hoover
Hopkin’s
The Horseshoe Sports Bar
Pat Houtz
Donna Hughes
Brian Hutchins
Hyatt, Wichita
Hy-Vee OP
John Iavery
IHOP Corporation
Insurance Planning Ctr.
Adair Iverson
Mr. & Mrs. Glendon
Iverson
Jock’s Nitch
John North Ford
Johnny Carino’s, Topeka
Brian Jackson
Eli Jacob
Aunesty Janssen
Jason’s, Deli, OP
Jayhawk Signs &
Graphics
JB’s Sports Bar & Grill
Shelley Jenkins
Will Jenny
Jiffy Lube, Lawrence
Mike Jilka
Carrol & Judy Johnson
Lynn Johnson
Dean & Marilyn Johnson
James Jones
Mary Jones
Josie’s Ristorante &
Lounge
Robert Junge
Jul’s Inc.
Junior League of Topeka
Neil & Gayle Kalivoda
Kandy’s Korral
Kansas Air Center
Kansas Bureau of
Investigation
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Union Station
Kansas Cosmoshpere
Kansas Insurance Dept.
Kansas Land, Emporia
Kansas Speedway
Karg Art Glass, Kechi
Greg Keller
Kendall Construction, Inc
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Melvin & Dolores Kennett
Kevin’s Country Corner
Terry & Judy Kidd
Rodney & Cindy Kinyon
Kiwanis Club of
Leavenworth
KKOW
KOAM/FOX
KPTS Channel 8
Gary Kratz
Greg Kratz
Krispy Kreme
John Kretsinger
KSU Athletics
KU Athletics/Coach
Mangino
Merlin Kuder
Art Kuehler
Robert Kumin, PC
Richard & Judith
Kvasnicka
Kyoto
Kameron Labahn
Labette Bank
Lane Trucking
Emme Langlade
Lansing Chiropractic
Lansing United Methodist
Church
Paul Lapping
Jim Lavery
Ardee Lawmon
Cindy Lawrence
Lead Dog Essentials
Vernon G. Lee, DDS
Angela Leek
Rodger & Martha Leek
Lees’s Summit Mitsubishi
Legends 14 Theatres
Daniel & Sherrie LeGrand
Mike Leward
Liberty Fruit Company
Lifestyle Photography
Derek & Terri Liggett
Ronnie Light
Lions Club of Altamont,
KS
Lions Club of Parsons
Dick Lisman
Phelica Livingston
M. Locke
Jon Lomine
Norman Long
Jeff & Gwen Longbine
Longbine Auto Plaza
Longhorn Steakhouse
Jay Lotterer
L&R Motors/Battery-mart
Gary Lundy
Adam Lusker
Lisa Lusker
Luxury & Imports
Sponsors and Donors
Lead Dog Essentials
Vernon G. Lee, DDS
Kenny Lynch
Larry Lyons
Ty Madell
Magic Mirror
Lanie Maguire
Maison Real Estate
Bill & Erin Maness
James & Rebecca
Manly
Shirley Manning
Mark II Lumber
Carol Markley
Marrones, Inc
Jeffrey Marsac
Peg Martin
Jay Mason
Ingeborg May
Julia Fabris McBride
Kyle McCollom
Ray McCollom
Jeff McCoy
Gary McCurdy
McDonald’s, Turnpike
McElroy Electric Co.
Cecil & Lisa McKenzie
Barbara McMurray
Doctor McMurray
John Mears
Donald & Joann
Meenen
Lavonne Melden
Mel’s Tires
Melting Pot
Dr. Albert Mendez, DDS
Alex Mendez
Merle Kelly Ford
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Bill & Katie Metzger
Mid American Fittings
Mid-American Pipe
Mid America Sewing
Guild
Midwest Airlines
Midwest Color Graphics
Midwest Distributors
Midwest Graphics
Midwest Minerals
Mike’s Collision Center
Mike’s Sporting Goods
Jeff Miles
Scott Miller
Millers
Laurie Minard
Dr. Minnis, DDS
Cameron Mitchell
Kay Mitchell
LaGene Mitchell
Mark & Jennifer Mitchell
John Mitchelson
Clayton Moen
Montana Mike’s
The Morning Sun
Michael Muldoon
Kim Murphy
Michael Murphy
Mike Murphy
Musatto Brothers
Bobby Mylner
Rob Mylner
Shannon Mylner
Myracle Tree Service, LLC
Natasha’s Billiards
Navrat’s Office Supply
Scott Nehrbass
Neosho County CC
Bob Newby
Elizabeth Newkirk
Nex-Tech, Phillipsburg
Nick & Jake’s
Nifty Nuthouse
Tiffany Ninemire
Tracey Noel
Don Noland
No Name Graphics and
Photography
Olive Garden
Jerry Olmstead
Olpe Chicken House
Charlie O’Malley
Jody O’Malley
Opie’s Pizza
Optimized Process
Furnaces, Inc.
Outback Steakhouse
Owens Financial
Panache Chocolatier
Paper America
Par for the Course
Tabitha Parks
Mike Patrick
Richard Patterson
Bob & Joann Payne
Judd Payne
Penny Annie’s Sweet
Shoppe
Pepper Mill Grill
Pepsi America
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
Of Pittsburg, Inc
Dick Perry
Dale & Evelyn Peterson
Peterson Architectural
Group
Julie Pettijohn
Petty Enterprises, Inc
Chris Phillips
Connie Phillips
Pioneer Telecom
Pizza Hut Corporation
Pizza Hut of SE Kansas
Diana Price
Pittcraft Printing
Josh Pitts
Pittsburg Ford
Pizza Hut, Pittsburg
Gary & Judy Pohlman
John Pottorff, Jr
Jim Prather
Preferred Health
Premdor Entry Systems CC
Price Chopper
Doug Proust
Dan Pryor
Don Puckett
Racing Experience
Jim Radell
Carol Raile
Ramada Inn
Rapco Systems &
Lifestyles Unlimited
Edwin Rath, Jr.
Red Lobster, Topeka
Kathy & Daniel Reed
Reflections Photography
Brad & Anne Reichneker
Derek Reichneker
The Rental Station, LLC
Brad Rhinehart
Shannon Rhinehart
Dusty Rhoades
Brooke Richard
Pam Richardson
Riverside Garden
The Roasterie, KC
Ryan Roberts
Rockin’ K
Robert & Marsha
Rodenbeck
Carlos Rodriguez
Roger’s Retail Liquor
Fred Roll
Rolling Hills Golf Course
Steve Rosebrough
Merett Ross
Royal Crest Lanes
The Royal Treatment
John & Linda Rubow
Ruby Tuesday’s, Topeka
Terry & Sandy Rush
Bill Rushton
Dr. Russell, DDS
Russell Stover Candies
Patricia Ryan
Sagasu Family Martial Arts
Sail Away Adventures
Sam’s Club, Topeka
Save-A-Lot
Kathryn Sayre
Scheller’s Lawn &
Landscape
Paul Schiefelbein
Gary Schiefelbein
Eric Schmidt
Schumann Electric
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Bob Scifers
Security Benefit Group
Security Federal
Mortgage, Inc
Sedgwick Zoo
Sedlock Agency
Greg Seibel
SEK Motorcycle Club
SEK Urgent Care
Gloria Shanahan
Scott Shane
Shanghai
Bettina Shank
Penny Shank
Shear Class
Shear Design
Shelter Insurance (Scott
McCaskill)
James & Cindy Shields
Shoal Creek Community
Club
Tory or Mary Beth
Showalter
Kenneth Siefkes
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Sigma Tau Delta / ESU
Simpson Funeral Home
Ed Sims
Hank & Betty Sipple
Tom & Debi Slater
Slingin’ Ink
Ila Sloan
Brenda Smith
David Smith
Josh Smith
Shawn Smith
Smokey Hill’s
Brad Snow
Jesse & Diana Solis
Steve Solomon
Matthew Songs
South Street Dance Co.
Brenda & Gerald Speer
Greg Springer
Laurissa Stancer
Steve & Cheryl Stanfield
State Farm Insurance
(Francis A. Buche)
John Staton
Steam Way Carpet Care
Sheila Steinkahler
Bruce & Sally Stevens
Chris Stevens
M. Stevens
Mark Stevens
Steve Stevens
Matt Stewart
Jerome Stokes
Doug Story
Stress Panel of Arma
Earl & Jeannie Stuewe
Rita Stuewe
Sponsors and Donors
Tory or Mary Beth
Showalter
Kenneth Siefkes
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Sigma Tau Delta / ESU
Simpson Funeral Home
Ed Sims
Hank & Betty Sipple
Tom & Debi Slater
Slingin’ Ink
Ila Sloan
Brenda Smith
David Smith
Josh Smith
Shawn Smith
Smokey Hill’s
Brad Snow
Jesse & Diana Solis
Steve Solomon
Matthew Songs
South Street Dance Co.
Brenda & Gerald Speer
Greg Springer
Laurissa Stancer
Steve & Cheryl Stanfield
State Farm Insurance
(Francis A. Buche)
John Staton
Steam Way Carpet Care
Sheila Steinkahler
Bruce & Sally Stevens
Chris Stevens
M. Stevens
Mark Stevens
Steve Stevens
Matt Stewart
Jerome Stokes
Doug Story
Stress Panel of Arma
Earl & Jeannie Stuewe
Rita Stuewe
Subway, Emporia
Bill Sullivan
Sunfire Ceramics
Sunflower Marketing
Sunflower Nook
Super Cuts
Superior Industries
Sutherland’s
Joan Sutton
Mary Sutton
Ty Swarts
Sweet Granada
Jim Swink
Ralph & Karen Tapphorn
Target Stores
Courtney Taylor
T-Bones
Teel Insurance Agency,
Nadine Terry
Texas Roadhouse,
Topeka
Janie Theel
Michael & Connie
Tholstrup
John Thomas
Derek Thompson
Brandy Tofel
Topeka Civic Theatre
TOPS #KS110
Charles T. (Tim) Totty
Town Crier, Emporia, LLC
Stu Towner
Terry Towner
Town Royal
Greg Trammell
Travelodge, Emporia
Marlene Trenkle
Dennis Triknle
Tri-State Building
Jennifer Troutman
Troy’s Tranny
T-Shirt Etc.
Unique Metal
Fabrications, Inc
University Nat’l Bank
UNO Chicago
US Bank, Pittsburg
US Cellular
Mick & Donna Jo Valek
Joel VanBecelare
Nate Van Becelaere
Vince VanBecelaere
Charles Vangiessenburg
Varney &Associates
VekTek
Village Inn, Mission
The Villager
Vicky Vossler
Waddell & Reed
(Paul Schuler)
Wal-Mart, Chanute
Wal-Mart, Coffeyville
Wal-Mart, Iola
Wal-Mart, OP
Wal-Mart, Topeka
Wal-Mart, Wichita
Duane Walton
Washburn University
Football Program
Watco
WATCO SEK Railroad
Water’s True Value
The WAVE
Waxman Candles
Webster House
David & Rosa Wehlage
Warren Wells
Wendy’s Wichita
Angel Westcott
Westin at Crown Center
Billy J. Whitaker
Wichita Grand Opera
Wichita Music Theatre
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Wichita Wranglers
Iona Wigger
Don Willbrant
Les & Carol Wilson
Lina Wilson
Mike Wilson
Wine Cellar Antiques
Wings
Mark Winter
Jason Wiske
Daniel & Kristin
Woestendick
Roger & Ruth Wolfe
Wolfe’s Camera
Wonderscope
Terry Wood
Mark Wooten
Jackie Wright
Wyatt Wright
Lt. heather Wyckoff
Wyldewood Cellars
X Factor Golf
Alan Yarnell
Marie York
Cory Zacarello
Carol Zimaitis
Kelly Zubeck
Communities help create a
sense of family by playing a
vital role as building blocks in
providing for children and
families. As part of that
community family, TFI works to
meet the needs of Kansan
families through behavioral
health and child welfare
services and working along
side community resources. TFI
recognizes communities as
part of the foundation that
helps secure brighter
tomorrows.
Thank you for being a
vital part of the community
we all build.
2007 Events
Be sure to mark your calendars for TFI Family Services’ 2007 events.
For more information about these events, please contact Joan Sutton at
(785)207-0692 or email her at JoanS@the-farm.org
YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
May
National Foster Care Appreciation Month
Wear a Blue Ribbon to help support Foster Care
June 14-KS Coaches for Kids Golf Tournament, Shawnee Country Club (Topeka)
July 19-Cookin’ It Up for Kids, Overland Park Marriott (KC)
August 24-25-Foster Care Retreat, Kansas City—
Training for parents, fun and learning for kids
September 8th—Tee Off Fore Foster Care Golf Tournament Country Club (Pittsburg)
September 15th– Shooting Square for Foster Care-The Ravenwood Lodge (Topeka)
September 28-29-Foster Care Retreat—Wichita
Training for Parents, fun and learning for kids
October 2-On Course for Kids Golf Tournament-Shoal Creek (Kansas City)
November-National Adoption Month
Watch for Celebrations in your area
November 28- Annual Holiday Auction—Emporia
December 6– Waiting for Holiday Wishes Celebrity Waiter Event—Jul’s Grill (Topeka)
Families are an important part of the building blocks for the future. Being a
family makes a difference. It is not for nothing that TFI staff refer to the “TFI
Family” when they talk about themselves, their colleagues and the agency.
An important feeling of family makes TFI a rewarding place for its staff to
work. “When I come to work,” says Marlene, a long-time TFI employee, “its
really not work. I know that I have the support of my co-workers if I have a
tough situation to solve, and I know that my co-orkers are there to celebrate the triumps and accomplishments. These are not just my co-workers.
They are like family; they are with me through the good times and bad.”
This family feeling is what makes TFI stand out and is itself an important
building block in making a bright tomorrow a reality for the children and
families that TFI serves.
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Board of Directors, Executive Staff, Committees
Board of Directors
Executive Staff
Teresa Clounch, Chair,
Chair Lawrence, KS
Mark Locke, Vice Chair,
Chair Louisburg, KS
Fred Willich, Manhattan, KS
Wendell (Bud) Cowan, Overland Park, KS
James M. Kaup, Topeka, KS
Cathy Flinchbaugh, Manhattan, KS
Ila Sloan, Shawnee, KS
Peggy S. Martin, LMSW
Chief Executive Officer, Overland Park, KS
Dale Bell
President of Administrative Services/CFO, Emporia, KS
Mike Patrick
President of Operations Services/COO, Topeka, KS
Martha Leek, CPS
Assistant to the CEO, Emporia, KS
Board Committees
Finance Committee
Mark Locke, Chair, Louisburg, KS
Wayne Symmonds, Emporia, KS
Ila Sloan, Shawnee, KS
Business Development Committee
Fred Willich, Chair, Manhattan, KS
Bud Cowan, Overland Park, KS
Program Q/A Committee
James M. Kaup, Chair, Topeka, KS
Cathy Flinchbaugh, Manhattan, KS
Steve Christenberry, Topeka, KS
Julie Reid, Topeka, KS
TFI Family Services’ Locations
Chanute
1 7 0 9 We s t 7 t h S t .
PO Box 512
Chanute, KS 66720
620-432-5200
Hiawatha
PO Box 212
708 Oregon
Hiawatha, KS 66434
785/742-6931
Lansing
100 Highland Ste 1
Lansing, KS 66043
913/250-1465
Fax: 913/250-1462
Colby
300 Hastings
PO Box 186
Brewster, KS 66732
785/694-2892
Hutchinson
18526 SW 48th St.
PO Box 573
Burrton, KS 67020
620/728-1741
Concordia
5 2 0 Wa s h i n g t o n
PO Box 354
Concordia, 66901
785-243-4165
Independence
501 N. Penn
PO Box 54
Independence,
KS 67301
620/331-0411
Lawrence
910 W 24th
S u i t e s A, B , C , D
PO Box 3887
Lawrence,
KS 66047
785/749-2664
El Dorado
1 1 1 W. As h Av e .
PO Box 846
El Dorado, KS 67042
316-322-0260
Ft. Scott
102 S. Judson
PO Box 746
Ft. Scott, KS 66701
620-768-0142
Garden City
103 W Chestnut,
Ste 201
PO Box 1847
Garden Ci ty,
KS 67846
620/275-1433
Iola
1702 N State Street
PO Box 347
Iola, KS 66749
620/365-3428
Emporia
528 Commercial
PO Box 2224
Emporia, KS 66801
620/343-6111
Manhattan
116 S 4th Street
PO Box 636
Manhattan,
KS 66502
785/539-1017
Overland Park
8300 College Blvd.,
STE 301
Overland Park,
KS 66210
Parsons
2323 Main St.
PO Box 832
Parsons, KS 67357
620-421-6637
618 Commercial
620/342-2239
Kansas City
1333 Meadowlark
Lane, Suite 205
Kansas City,KS 66102
913/287-5019
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Phillipsburg
649 4th St.
PO BOX 242
Phillipsburg, KS
67661
785-543-8954
Pittsburg
3101C North Michigan
PO Box 1953
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620/231-1069
Salina
113 N. 7th St. Suite
301
PO Box 2682
Salina, KS 67401
785/823-1245
Topeka
217 SE 4th St.
Topeka, KS 66603
785/271-6657
Wellington
118 E. Lincoln
PO Box 276
We l l i n g t o n ,
KS 67152
620/326-8982
Wichita
2627 E Central
Wi c h i t a , K S 6 7 2 1 4
PO Box 21437
Wi c h i t a , K S 6 7 2 0 8
316/684-5300
Winfield
1 3 1 7 Wh e a t R d .
Wi n f i e l d , K S 6 7 1 5 6
PO Box 633
(6 2 0 ) 2 2 1 - 6 0 0 1
(800)279-9914
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