Foster Caregivers
Licensed families caring for children in state care.
About TLC
T.L.C. Association, Inc. ("Tender Loving Caregivers") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster, adoptive, relative, and non-relative caregivers through training, resources, advocacy, and a strong community network.
Our Mission
"Supporting caregivers through continuous training and a social network to develop children into loving, healthy and responsible adults."
Helping Children Toward a Brighter Future!
Who We Serve
Adoptive Families
Families before, during, and after adoption.
Relative Caregivers
Grandparents and relatives raising family members' children.
Non-Relative Caregivers
Family friends and kin-like caregivers stepping up for a child.
Our Board
TLC is run by volunteer caregivers, elected by the membership.
President
Lori Ann Chapman
president@tlcfamilies.org
1st Vice President
Joanie Wilkinson
vp1@tlcfamilies.org
2nd Vice President
Trish Allen
vp2@tlcfamilies.org
Recording Secretary
Brandon Livingstone
secretary@tlcfamilies.org
Corresponding Secretary
Susan Spradley
corresponding@tlcfamilies.org
Treasurer
Gisselt Zapata
treasurer@tlcfamilies.org
Director at Large
Donna Johnson
director@tlcfamilies.org
Parliamentarian
Will Wilkinson
parliamentarian@tlcfamilies.org
Adviser
Dave Allen
adviser@tlcfamilies.org
Ex-Officio
Cyndy Strickland
exofficio@tlcfamilies.org
Where We Meet
3rd Friday of every month at 6633 Old Road 37, Lakeland, FL 33811 — dinner, training, and the Care Closet, all in one evening. See the schedule →