TFI Family Services

TFI Family Services is a child welfare agency in El Dorado, Kansas, providing comprehensive support to children and families across Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The organization offers foster and kinship care, adoption services, case management, clinical and behavioral health support, family preservation programs, and prevention initiatives. With a mission centered on “Devoted to the Strength of Family,” TFI serves vulnerable youth and works to reunite families, support foster parents, and strengthen communities. The agency has served over 9,300 children and youth in fiscal year 2025 and helped reunite nearly 1,000 families. It is recognized for its commitment to compassion, integrity, and quality care, with a history tracing back to a small rural day camp in 1965.

TFI Family Services operates as part of The Family Initiative, Inc., a multi-state nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based practices and innovative solutions. The organization emphasizes child safety, family acceptance, and leadership, with a vision to be nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy. Its leadership includes Michael Patrick, CEO with over three decades of experience in human services, and Brenden Long, General Counsel. TFI provides ongoing training through programs like TIPS-MAPP and supports families through newsletters, events, and community partnerships. The agency’s work is grounded in values of transparency, dignity, and inclusivity.

TFI Family Services is located at 119 Jones Street in El Dorado, Kansas, just a short walk from Graham Park, Jefferson Elementary School, and Constant Creek. The site lies about 0.3 miles from the public artwork Eye on the Prairie and Restoring Roots Prairie Artscape, and is situated near West Central Avenue, a major local highway.

TFI Family Services is known for its deep impact in child welfare, with a proven track record of reuniting families, supporting foster parents, and helping children achieve stability and success. Its holistic approach and long-standing presence in the region have made it a trusted resource for families in need.

The organization continues to strengthen families and communities across southwestern Kansas, ensuring every child has the opportunity to belong.