
Did you know that March is National Social Work Month? Here at TFI, we are so grateful for the men and women who selflessly commit to supporting the foster care community each and every day as agency and foster care workers, even when it’s hard. If you are a foster parent, we recently shared a post over on Facebook and Instagram inviting you to share what you appreciate most about your caseworker. I encourage you to join us in expressing gratitude for foster care workers this month (and beyond)!
In honor of this month, we wanted to compile a few of the resources we’ve shared over the years that relate to the experience of foster care workers. Whether it’s a story, an article, or an encouragement, our hope is that these resources help solidify your own respect, compassion, and support for workers, who are crucial to the foster care community.
The role of agency workers can be challenging as they juggle the demands of heavy caseloads and long hours. Workers often feel the physical and emotional strain that comes from caring deeply for the people they serve. Seeing trauma and navigating hard decisions takes its toll—a toll that isn’t meant to be carried alone. Yet, they’re often seen as the “bad guy,” and handle the brunt of frustrations and anger from foster parents and birth parents.
For those of us that have interactions with agency workers, we have an important role to play. We cannot be another “challenging” part of their day. We need to be encouraging, full of hope, and most importantly, a reflection of Jesus.
Here are 5 resources to help you support foster care workers:
In Defense of Foster Care Workers
“We recently shared a post on our social media asking a question that received many responses – some with negative things to say about the foster care system. Quite a few of these statements included generalizations about people who make up the foster care community, such as caseworkers, biological parents, judges, or attorneys.” What is a better way we could respond to the frustrations inherent in the foster care system?
READ HERE →
Episode 43: A Peek into the Agency Workers’ World
Dr. Sharen Ford of Focus on the Family and her daughter, Jennifer Rice, both have experience in the “trenches” of agency work in the foster care system. They share what it’s really like, what the challenges are and even how the job can affect your personal life. This peek into “the other side” is eye-opening…and it’s encouraging to note that agency workers truly do want the best for each child on their caseload.
LISTEN HERE →
Episode 108: Working Together as Foster Parents, Biological Parents, and Agency Workers
Our children in foster care rely on us to work together as a team, and in the foster care space, this team is made up of foster parents, biological parents, and agency workers. My guest, foster dad and ministry leader, Peter Greer, helps us understand how we can come together on behalf of our children and navigate the complexities of foster care as allies rather than adversaries. Ooh, this is a good one!
LISTEN HERE →
Episode 144: Moment by Moment: From the Perspective of an Agency Worker
Today, I’m talking with Delaney Burns, who is an agency worker. Delaney grew up in a home where her parents fostered, which solidified her interest in becoming a foster care caseworker. In this episode, she shares openly about the hardest parts of her job, what a day in her life looks like, what she’s been learning through navigating hard situations, and the hope she holds on to through it all.
LISTEN HERE →
Our mission is to see people everywhere support the foster care community and experience Jesus together. We do that by equipping people just like you to launch and lead a thriving foster care ministry right in your area. Ultimately, to bridge the gap between local churches and agencies. Learn more >>

Jami Kaeb
Adoption, foster care, and advocacy were not part of Jami’s dreams for her life, but God changed her heart when He made her aware, and she is passionate about helping others become aware too! She and her husband Clint are parents to their seven children (five through adoption).
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