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Moms to Know Tami Kent: The No More Foundation

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Tami Kent, co-founder of The No More Foundation, shares how her family’s journey shaped a mission to confront poverty, foster care challenges and human trafficking. Tami’s story is a powerful portrait of faith in action and the transformative aspects of serving the vulnerable.

How did The No More Foundation begin, and what inspired its mission?

Tami Kent: The story began long before a formal mission. I was raised by a faith-filled Mama who showed me what helping others meant – even when we had little.

My husband Jaime’s childhood was very different. He and his siblings experienced abuse and were removed from their home when he was 10 and faced many struggles as a result.

Our lives eventually merged through faith and love, and our shared experiences led us to build something intentional. “No More” became our battle cry – not on our watch would another generation of people pass us by without anyone to step in to help.

With two quarters and a dream in our pockets, The No More Foundation was born.

Tami Kent and Jaime

How does No More support children and families in the foster care system?

Tami Kent: The mission of The No More Foundation is to move people to action to care for the vulnerable in their communities. Our work focuses on three intersecting areas: poverty, orphans and at-risk children in the foster care system, and human trafficking.

Sixty percent of trafficking victims in the U.S. have a history in foster care.

We host events like “The No More Orphans Experience” to mobilize communities through storytelling, art, providing immediate action steps for people to step in to care. Attendees can foster, adopt, advocate or serve children and families in need.

We also coordinate seasonal outreaches, providing roses for at-risk women on Valentine’s Day [and] Easter baskets for children in need, and fill Christmas wish lists for families across Tampa Bay and partner year-round with nonprofits, schools, businesses and churches to help people meaningfully engage.

Tami Kent The No More Foundation

What does it mean to live your faith out loud, and how do you help others do the same?

Tami Kent: Faith isn’t confined to Sunday mornings. It should be lived through action. A mom once told me she wanted to do more than write a check, but didn’t know what to do, and we see that struggle in so many.

People just need guidance on how to help, and we bridge the gap by helping people identify who needs help, where they can serve and why it matters.

We know that when people can personally engage in caring for others, it is transformational for everyone involved. We have an audacious goal to move 1 million people to action, and to date we’ve mobilized over 200,000 people to care for the vulnerable.

What are some upcoming ways people can get involved?

  • June 17: Community Wide Anti-Human Trafficking Training
  • Jun 22: “The No More Orphans Experience” is coming to Lakeland
  • 11: Illuminate Gala in Tampa
  • 13: Gathering Joy Christmas Outreach

By visiting declarenomore.com, people can support vulnerable families for as little as $12 per month.

In addition to having three sons, you fostered six children. How did that impact your family?I

Tami Kent: When launching The No More Foundation, Jaime and I knew we couldn’t ask anyone to do things we weren’t willing to do ourselves. Our boys were 15, 13 and 8 when we started fostering.

Over the course of six years, we had six precious little girls in our home, ranging in age from newborn to 3 years old. Some stayed for two weeks and others, two years. It was life changing.

Our three sons were incredible in welcoming these children. Saying goodbye hurt deeply, but our boys led the way in compassion. Our season of fostering was beautiful and messy and it stretched us in ways we never could have imagined, but I would do it all over again.

You recently transitioned from a full house to an empty nest. What advice do you have for parents approaching that shift?

Tami Kent: For many parents, our identity is wrapped up in our children. How can it not be? So much brain space is taken up by our kid’s daily logistics as well as their social and emotional needs. The empty place that was left when the kids moved out ushered in a grief I wasn’t prepared for. Though every person’s journey is different, here are a few things I would share.

  1. Recognize the shift is coming: Acknowledge the emotions that will come, because they will, and it’s normal, and give yourself grace. There is joy to be found on the other side.
  2. Intentionally connect as a couple: Date nights, shared hobbies, travel or simply meaningful conversations. It’s less about what you do and more about time together.
  3. Redefine your purpose: Marriage is about so much more than parenting. Explore ways to serve together. Discuss how you can support each other in pursuing new interests and goals.
  4. Navigate challenges with faith and communication: Prioritize honest conversations. Pray. Recognize that this season isn’t just about letting go, but about embracing what’s to come, and trust God’s plan for your children and your marriage.

Favorite things to do with your family in Tampa Bay?

Tami Kent: I love being outdoors. Visiting Tarpon Springs and stopping by Rusty Bellies. Meeting up at Armature Works, grabbing dinner at a picnic table and walking along the river. Hiking at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park and wandering over to Starkey Market afterwards. Watching the Bucs play or catching a show at the Straz. When all our kids are with us, the experiences are priceless.

@declarenomore and @tami_kent 

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Originally published in the June 2025 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine.