Bringing Families Together (BFT) is dedicated to meeting the needs of Missouri's children and families while promoting safe, nurturing environments in which children can learn, grow and develop. BFT is a privately owned, COA Accredited and State of Missouri licensed child placing agency. BFT was created in 1999 with the goal of providing quality social services to children and families. BFT has entered into several contractual agreements with the State of Missouri and other private agencies to provide services to children and families on behalf of Missouri Department of Social Services- Children’s Division. BFT began its work with foster care case management and resource family development. Since then, the agency has expanded to include private adoption services, counseling, and recruitment / training of foster homes specifically for teenagers. Bringing Families Together is a founding partner of Saint Louis Partners and a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).