About Us
We fight to preserve families because every child deserves a place to belong.
When crisis hits, the world can feel like it’s closing in—but that’s where For the Good steps in. We bring advocacy, practical support, and a faith-filled community that reminds families they aren’t alone.
This work isn’t about programs or policies— it’s about real people, real moments, and the spark that turns crisis into connection, dignity, and stability.
When you partner with For the Good, families gain advocates who walk with them, navigate complex systems, and provide lasting care. Through our Christ-centered parenting ministry, deep partnerships with local churches, and a Texas-focused approach, we mobilize communities to pursue long-term restoration—not just short-term solutions.
A helping hand can change the trajectory of a child’s life, restore a parent’s confidence, and keep a family together.
Our Mission
We fight to preserve and restore Texas families by partnering with parents facing DFPS involvement, advocating for family unity in foster care, and equipping churches to create forever homes through adoption— all for the good of the child and the glory of God.
Hi, I’m Lori Fair
Executive Director
I didn’t start For the Good with a perfect plan. I started because I couldn’t ignore what I was seeing—families in crisis, parents who loved their children but had never been shown how to parent, and kids at risk of being separated from the people they belong to.
I knew with the right support, their stories could be different. And one moment made that clear.
During a meeting with one of the biological parents of a child we were fostering, I handed their fussy toddler a sippy cup. She stopped crying almost instantly. It felt ordinary—but her mom stared and asked, “How did you know to do that?”
“My mom,” I said. “Sometimes they just need something small.”
She paused, then asked, “Will you teach me how to be a mom?”
That question changed everything.
What I once felt as frustration became compassion. I realized it wasn’t failure—it was a lack of support. So we started small, living life side by side. I’d point out simple things, and she listened, practiced, and grew.
Over time, confidence replaced uncertainty. Our church surrounded her with encouragement and care.
Months later, when her daughter fell, she didn’t hesitate. She picked her up—calm, confident—and looked at me, almost surprised.
But she didn’t need me anymore. It was already in her.
That’s the heart behind For the Good.
We exist to protect what matters most: family. Because children belong with their people, and parents deserve support—not separation. This work is about stepping into real moments where small guidance can change everything.
What fills me most is watching hope return—seeing dignity restored, connection rebuilt, and families begin to believe healing is possible. Through Christ-centered support and the local church, we walk with parents, build lasting community, and advocate for family unity.
Rooted in Romans 8:28, For the Good is more than an organization—it’s a movement toward restoration, where crisis becomes connection and families are strengthened for generations.
Our Board
The Team behind For the Good
Chair — Nicole Incinelli
Vice Chair — Daniel Fulenwider
Secretary —Jeff Fair
Member — Dr. Paula Batterton
Member — Erin Fulenwider
Member — Jaime Riggs
Our Values
Family First
We believe God designed the family unit as an avenue for His glory, grace, and redemption in the world. We prioritize keeping families safely together and honoring the vital role of family relationships in a child’s life.
Advocacy
We speak up for families with honesty, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to their best interests, rooted in the love of Christ.
Trauma-Informed
We respond to trauma with Christ-like compassion, entering each unique story and creating opportunities for lasting healing and restoration.
Restoration
We believe that the heart of God is to bring renewal to brokenness and that families can experience healing and wholeness.
Dignity
We believe every person was created in the image of God. We honor the God-given worth of every person, treating each family with value, care, and giving them a voice in their journey.
Hope
We carry the hope of Christ into hard situations, trusting that redemption is always possible in light of the gospel.
Respect
We listen with humility and grace, honoring each family’s story, culture, and experiences without judgment.
Community
We surround families with biblical support, recognizing that transformation in Christ often happens together, not alone.
Real Stories from Real People
She was watching me. We were in an icebreaker meeting and I didn’t notice it at first. I just felt it in that quiet way you feel eyes on you. Her little girl was fussing, that restless, on-the-edge kind of cry that could tip into a full meltdown any second. She Just Needed Someone to Believe
Fifteen.
That’s how many children came through our home in 4.5 years. Not all at once, not all for long, but each one long enough to leave fingerprints on our hearts and echoes in our hallways.What is Foster Care Actually Like?
“Will you come with me?”
She was nineteen. Still more girl than woman in so many ways. She sat across from me, her baby just down the hall, and tried to look steady. “I have to go,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “To AA. The judge ordered it.”
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