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SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care - February
DESCRIPTION:Be confident in your next step! Learn more about the 5 Needs in the Foster Care Community and how you can play a vital role in caring for a child and family.  This presentation will provide statistics about the foster children and families of origin\, and a high-level view of the organizations and agencies in the foster care system.  We will also share the basic process of how children come into care and how to become a foster or adoptive family. Next steps will be provided if you want to support a family or child\, become a foster/adoptive parent\, or explore more about any of the roles. \nPlease register for this free event
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-february/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T202625Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Care Babysitting Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Our next Babysitting Training is February 2021!\nRegistration will open December 8th\, 2020. Fill out the form below to be notified when registration opens.\nBefore registering\, you must already have a primary foster family and agency selected. (See FAQs page) \nParticipating Agencies:  Arrow\, CPS\, Circles of Care\, Depelchin\, Divinity Family Services\, Giocosa\, Helping Hand Home\, Pathways\, PCHAS\, SAFE\, Settlement Home\, STARRY and Upbring \nThere will be 2 training sessions you will be required to join through Zoom.  One for CPR/First Aid on Thursday February 4th\, 2021 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. The second for  Babysitting Training\, Medication Administration and Transportation training on Saturday February 13th from 9:00am-12:30pm . Both of these trainings must be attended live over Zoom to receive your certificates and become certified.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/fcbtfeb2021/2021-02-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20201123T202625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T202625Z
UID:10001023-1612463400-1612474200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Babysitting Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Our next Babysitting Training is February 2021!\nRegistration will open December 8th\, 2020. Fill out the form below to be notified when registration opens.\nBefore registering\, you must already have a primary foster family and agency selected. (See FAQs page) \nParticipating Agencies:  Arrow\, CPS\, Circles of Care\, Depelchin\, Divinity Family Services\, Giocosa\, Helping Hand Home\, Pathways\, PCHAS\, SAFE\, Settlement Home\, STARRY and Upbring \nThere will be 2 training sessions you will be required to join through Zoom.  One for CPR/First Aid on Thursday February 4th\, 2021 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. The second for  Babysitting Training\, Medication Administration and Transportation training on Saturday February 13th from 9:00am-12:30pm . Both of these trainings must be attended live over Zoom to receive your certificates and become certified.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/fcbtfeb2021/2021-02-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20201204T154310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T154310Z
UID:10001026-1611835200-1611840600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Bedtime Battles: Why Does My Child Have a Hard Time at Bedtime?
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever find yourself with a chatty child right at bedtime? \nFirst they need water\, then it becomes a never ending cycle that never leads to sleep! Then this session is for you! In this session we will discuss why a child from a hard place might have difficulty falling to sleep or staying asleep and some practical tips that might help.  \nOur parent coaching sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nPlease register for this training on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/bedtime-battles-why-does-my-child-have-a-hard-time-at-bedtime/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20201026T140356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164215Z
UID:10001019-1611255600-1611259200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care - January
DESCRIPTION:Be confident in your next step! Learn more about the 5 Needs in the Foster Care Community and how you can play a vital role in caring for a child and family.  This presentation will provide statistics about the foster children and families of origin\, and a high-level view of the organizations and agencies in the foster care system.  We will also share the basic process of how children come into care and how to become a foster or adoptive family. Next steps will be provided if you want to support a family or child\, become a foster/adoptive parent\, or explore more about any of the roles. \nPlease register for this free event
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-january/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20201204T151915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T151915Z
UID:10001025-1610625600-1610631000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: The Impact of Trauma on Development
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood\, delays development. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might not always understand the “why” behind our child’s behavior. We might even catch ourselves thinking\, “why don’t you just act your age?” In this session we will take a closer look into how our children can be delayed in development and expereince emotional and behavioral issues due to trauma.  \nOur parent coaching sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nPlease register on the link below for this event.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-the-impact-of-trauma-on-development/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20201026T140058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164127Z
UID:10001018-1608231600-1608235200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care - December
DESCRIPTION:Be confident in your next step! Learn more about the 5 Needs in the Foster Care Community and how you can play a vital role in caring for a child and family.  This presentation will provide statistics about the foster children and families of origin\, and a high-level view of the organizations and agencies in the foster care system.  We will also share the basic process of how children come into care and how to become a foster or adoptive family. Next steps will be provided if you want to support a family or child\, become a foster/adoptive parent\, or explore more about any of the roles. \nPlease register for this free event.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-december/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20201020T165004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T150249Z
UID:10001016-1607601600-1607607000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Empowering Your Child through the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can be difficult for children who have experienced trauma. \nAs a parent\, you may be worried about your child’s behavior when family visits or when they eat a little too much sweets. Or maybe this is the first time they get to celebrate with you family and you don’t know what to expect or how to prepare. Join us for this session of parent coaching where we will discuss some things to consider when preparing your child and planning for the holiday season. Our parent coaching session are online trainings with a small number of participants. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nThis is an online training. Please register on the link below to receive the Zoom information. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for this training.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-empowering-you-child-through-the-holiday-season/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20201026T135745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164135Z
UID:10001017-1605812400-1605816000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care -Nov
DESCRIPTION:Be confident in your next step! Learn more about the 5 Needs in the Foster Care Community and how you can play a vital role in caring for a child and family.  This presentation will provide statistics about the foster children and families of origin\, and a high-level view of the organizations and agencies in the foster care system.  We will also share the basic process of how children come into care and how to become a foster or adoptive family. Next steps will be provided if you want to support a family or child\, become a foster/adoptive parent\, or explore more about any of the roles. \nPlease register for this free event
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-nov/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200918T183409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164421Z
UID:10001015-1605182400-1605187800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Correcting Overwhelming Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:As parents\, we sometimes run out of strategies to help us correct our children’s overwhelming behaviors. \nPower struggles can be the outcome of not having enough strategies for correcting out children. In this session we will explore the TBRI® strategies of Correcting to help us expand our tools. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-correcting-overwhelming-behaviors/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200814T144745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T145002Z
UID:10001012-1603368000-1603373400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: When Fear Bullies Your Child
DESCRIPTION:Fear bullies our children that come from a hard place. Learning strategies to maximize their sense of safety is essential for healing. \nOur parent coaching session are online trainings with a small number of participants. This week we will dive into understanding how fear impacts a child’s behavior\, causing them to respond with flight\, fight or freeze and strategies that will help their brains relax\, mature and grow. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nThis is an online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event on the link below. 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-when-fear-bullies-your-child-2/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200908T193115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T193115Z
UID:10001014-1602788400-1602792000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Foster Care - October
DESCRIPTION:There are many needs in the foster care system and you can play a valuable role in meeting those needs! Whether you are exploring how to foster\, adopt\, or if you just want to understand the foster care system better\, join us for this hopeful introduction to foster care. We’ll have a panel with people who will each tell their personal experiences with foster care. Live Q&A is available after the presentation. \nFree Registration
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/introduction-to-foster-care-october/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200814T142853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T143056Z
UID:10000999-1602158400-1602163800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Understanding Sensory Processing
DESCRIPTION:Children who have experienced trauma early on can have trouble processing the sensory information they take in from the world around them. \nThey can experience sound\, touch\, taste and sight information that quickly overwhelms them or might always be looking for this sensory information . These issues can be overwhelming for kids and can lead them to have difficulties learning or socializing. In this session we will learn the basics to understand sensory processing issues and the tools that can help kids and how to make changes for them in our home. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nThis session will be held online. After registering using the link below\, you will receive the link to join us online.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-understanding-sensory-processing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200716T155656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164343Z
UID:10000985-1602064800-1606305600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Competent Caregiver for Child Welfare Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Families who are caring for children who have experienced trauma need everyone on their team to understand their child and family dynamics. \nIf you are a social worker\, teacher\, case manager or any other professional serving foster and adoptive families with children who have experienced trauma\, this training is for you! \nIn this training you will learn the science behind how trauma impacts the brain\, body and behavior of a child\, as well as practical strategies to help families heal the child who comes from a hard place. The participants will learn practical trauma informed strategies that they can implement in the work they do with families everyday.\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n1. The lifelong impact of trauma\n2. How to maximize a child’s sense of felt safety\n3. How to help a child reduce overwhelming emotions\n4. How to help a child reduce overwhelming behaviors\n5. How to support a child’s essential connections and relationships\n6. How to help children develop strength-based life stories \nThis is an synchronous course that will meet virtually every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for 8 weeks from October 7th- Nov. 25th. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/trauma-competent-caregiver-for-child-welfare-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000998-1601496000-1601499600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-30/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200803T183326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T183428Z
UID:10000991-1600948800-1600954200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching:Practicing Re-dos
DESCRIPTION:Behavioral re-dos are a key to teaching new skills. \nA re-do is a chance for you child to do some thing right\, be successful and be praised for it. This parenting strategy for children form a hard place can be a way to stay connected with your child\, even when you are correcting. In this session we will discuss re-dos and how to incorporate them into your everyday life. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. This is an online training. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coachingpracticing-re-dos/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000997-1600891200-1600894800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200908T191917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T191939Z
UID:10001013-1600369200-1600372800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Foster Care -September
DESCRIPTION:There are many needs in the foster care system and you can play a valuable role in meeting those needs! Whether you are exploring how to foster\, adopt\, or if you just want to understand the foster care system better\, join us for this hopeful introduction to foster care. We’ll have a panel with people who will each tell their personal experiences with foster care. Live Q&A is available after the presentation. \nFree Registration
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/introduction-to-foster-care/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000996-1600286400-1600290000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-16/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000995-1599681600-1599685200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-09/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200902T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000994-1599076800-1599080400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-02/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000993-1598472000-1598475600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-08-26/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000982-1594150200-1594153800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-07-07/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000981-1592940600-1592944200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-06-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200520T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T170007Z
UID:10000984-1592478000-1592479800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Fostering Hope's Church Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Especially during these uncertain times\, we cannot stop all the tragedies in families\, but we can have a plan in place to support children and families who enter into the foster care system. Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a ministry that will serve and lead in foster care. We can help your church build family resiliency. \nFamily is the primary source of healing for the hurting child and families look to their church community for inspiration and direction. Fostering Hope will describe their plans to support 150 foster and adoption ministries. This short\, 30 minute webinar will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/fostering-hopes-church-ministry-development/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000980-1591731000-1591734600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-06-09/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200421T155232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T155326Z
UID:10000979-1589457600-1589463000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Avoiding Power Struggles
DESCRIPTION:**THIS SESSION IS NOW BEING OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register. *** \nWhen we don’t see the meaning behind behaviors\, we are at risk of entering in a power struggle with our children. \nChildren who have experienced trauma have overwhelming behaviors. As parents we must see the meaning behind the behavior and meet the need for our child to prevent power struggles. In this session we will discuss these difficult behaviors and how to respond to them using the IDEAL response from TBRI®. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-avoiding-power-struggles/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200420T140959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T140959Z
UID:10000978-1588852800-1588858200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Practicing Re-dos
DESCRIPTION:**THIS SESSION IS NOW BEING OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register. *** \nBehavioral re-dos can be a prime way to teach new behaviors. \nA re-do is a chance for you child to do some thing right\, be successful and be praised for it. This parenting strategy for children form a hard place can be a way to stay connected with your child\, even when you are correcting. In this session we will discuss re-dos and how to incorporate them into your everyday life. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-practicing-re-dos/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200408T181507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T134419Z
UID:10000977-1588248000-1588253400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Prioritizing Connection
DESCRIPTION:**THIS SESSION IS NOW BEING OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register. *** \nConnection is the primary source of healing for children form a hard place. \nThere are probably many things competing for your attention\, as a parent these days. You have school at home\, work from home\, plus dinner to get done every night. In this session we will learn why connection with your children from a hard place can be so healing as well as discuss practical strategies to connect with your children. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-prioritizing-connection/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134157
CREATED:20200211T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T210154Z
UID:10000971-1587664800-1587672000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Trauma Informed Care for Helpers of the Foster or Adoptive Family
DESCRIPTION:**This is now being offered in a webinar format** \nDo you know a child who has experienced trauma? \nMaybe you are not his parent\, but you are his grandparent\, teacher\, or babysitter. This training is for those who are wishing to understand children they love and want practical tips to engage with him better as well as support the family of the child.  \nThe objectives of this session are to understand how childhood trauma impacts the brain\, body and behavior of a child and to learn to apply practical strategies in your interactions with a child or family.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/introduction-to-trauma-informed-care-for-helpers-of-the-foster-or-adoptive-family/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
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