Nestled in the beautiful Piney Woods area in Tyler, Texas, is our Tyler office. Families in this part of Texas enjoy taking their children camping, fishing, and enjoying a rural lifestyle. Our East Texas families are known for their longevity with A World For Children, having several families that have worked with us since 1998.
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The Tyler office is a fast-growing office with new foster families joining our mission! Our staff members are dedicated to supporting the families and children they serve, going above and beyond the call of duty to help parents and children be successful. The Tyler office serves all the way from Texarkana to Lufkin and everywhere in between.
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The families in East Texas are skilled foster parents who serve children with a variety of needs. We specialize in helping teens in the foster care system have hope and a future with our L.A.U.N.C.H! program and have families who are known for their ability to care for children with primary medical needs. Several of our families have been recognized by the Texas Foster Family Association as being Foster Parents of the Year. Come see what all the fuss is about in our Tyler office!
Lindsey Coker joined A World for Children in January 2026 and brings a deep-rooted passion for child advocacy shaped by both professional experience and personal calling. A UT graduate, Lindsey has devoted her career to serving children and families within the child welfare system.
Her journey in child advocacy began in 2016 when she and her husband of 22 years became foster parents, later adopting their three daughters. Along with their three biological children, Lindsey’s family experience continues to fuel her commitment to ensuring every child has a safe, loving home. Inspired to broaden her impact, she pursued her education and expanded her professional contributions to the field.
Prior to joining AWFC, Lindsey spent three years with the Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties/Child Advocacy Center, where she served as a Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator, Forensic Interviewer holding advanced certification through CACTX, and CAC Program Director. She has also served her community as a CASA volunteer and as President of the Anderson County Child Welfare Board.
Lindsey believes strongly in the mission of A World for Children and is eager to grow the region by increasing awareness and recruiting families who can provide safe, loving homes for children — just as she once did. Those who work alongside Lindsey describe her as detail-oriented, accountability-focused, and committed to maintaining high standards while supporting children, families, and staff with care and integrity.
When she’s not working to strengthen her community, Lindsey enjoys floral design, spending time with her family, and planning her next vacation.