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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
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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:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
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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:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200520T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T170007Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
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:20260411T150604
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:20260411T150604
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200408T175442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T181822Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Understanding Regulation for Children from a Hard Place
DESCRIPTION:Regulation is a skill learned through attachment and relationship. \nA child who can’t calm themelves down\, focus or complete a task can be very frustrating for parents. Understanding what children need in order to learn skills to regulate can help parents be more compassionate towards behaviors. In this session we will look at regulation and practical ways to help our children from a hard place learn this skill. 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.  \n**THIS SESSION IS NOW BEING OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register in the link below. *** \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-understanding-regulation-for-children-from-a-hard-place/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200309T160413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T160413Z
UID:10000974-1587038400-1587043800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Creating a Balance of Structure and Nurture
DESCRIPTION:Children need a balance of structure and nurture. \nThis includes creating predictiable\, nurturing and safe spaces for our children form a hard place to thrive. In this session we will learn about our double role as parents– to make children feel our warm love through nurture and to provide guidance and limits through structure. 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-creating-a-balance-of-structure-and-nurture/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200309T161500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T161703Z
UID:10000975-1586433600-1586439000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Leaving Room for Myself
DESCRIPTION:Parenting children from a hard place can leave us feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. \nWe might feel like we are being pulled into every direction– school drop off\, therapist appointments\, family committments and behvioral issues– and have no room for ourselves. It is so importantant that we learn how to meet our own needs as parents\, especially while parenting children with diffiuclt pasts . In this session we will learn how to carve out room and time to take care of ourselves while caring for our families. 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-leaving-room-for-myself/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200211T145934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T162034Z
UID:10000970-1585648800-1585656000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Growing Compassion: Helping All Your Children Feel Safe in your Ministry
DESCRIPTION:*We are now offering this training digitally through a webinar format due to precautions taken in the midst of COVID-19.* \n  \nChildren’s ministry is one of the most important aspects of church for families. \nThere are many different families with different backgrounds and needs that will enter your children’s ministry. It is important to understand how to create a space where they can learn and grow in God’s love.  \nThis training will help equip pastors\, leaders\, lay leaders and volunteers of children’s ministries in understanding how difficult life situations\, like family dysfunction and divorce\, can impact one’s present behaviors and needs. This will help you begin exploring how to start creating safe spaces in your church in a practical way. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/growing-compassion-helping-your-all-children-feel-safe-in-your-ministry/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191218T153050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T162203Z
UID:10000961-1585130400-1590580800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Competent Caregiver- 8 Week Deep Dive Course
DESCRIPTION:*We are now offering this training digitally through a webinar format due to precautions taken in the midst of COVID-19.* \n  \nJoin us for a deep dive into understanding how trauma affects the brain\, body and belief system of a child and how\, as caregivers\, we can bring hope and healing to the children we care for. We will cover everything from how to correct a child’s overwhelming behaviors using TBRI® to how to take care of ourselves as parents. \nThis class is 8 weeks long starting on Wednesday\, March 25th and meeting every Wednesday through May 27th. Will will have a break on April 29th and May 6th and will not meet those days. Each class is 2 hours long\, from 10 am- 12pm each session. \nIf you are a foster or adoptive parent of a child with a history of trauma\, this course is for you! \nPlease register on the link below! \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/trauma-competent-caregiver-8-week-deep-dive-course/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200218T150507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T150523Z
UID:10000972-1584014400-1584019800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Understanding Sensory Processing Issues
DESCRIPTION:Some kids can have trouble processing the sensory information they take in. \nSound\, touch\, taste and sight can be something kids experience too much or too little of . These issues can be overwhelming for kids and can lead them to have difficulties learning or socializing. In this session we will learn the tools that can help kids with sensory processing issues 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. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/prent-coaching-understanding-sensory-processing-issues/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200128T161901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T162033Z
UID:10000967-1583409600-1583415000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Where Do I Start Parenting My Child From a Hard Place?
DESCRIPTION:Children who have experienced trauma need connected parenting. \nThis might be a different style of parenting than what we are used to or than how we were parented. In this session we will learn the importance of connected and attachment parenting and practical techniques to start our journey in parenting a child from a hard place. 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 can request a certificate of attendance for continuing education hours. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-where-do-i-start-parenting-my-child-from-a-hard-place/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200128T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T144253Z
UID:10000968-1582804800-1582810200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Helping My Child From A Hard Place Understand His Story
DESCRIPTION:Many times kids from a hard place have hard questions about their story. It is crucial that we are able to help them process their story. \nIn this session we will learn tips for telling our children the truth about their story. Our parent coaching are workshops with a small number of participants. In this session we will  see tips that help us help kids process thier story in an age appropriate way. 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 can request a certificate of attendance for continuing education hours. \nPlease register on the link below. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/helping-my-child-from-a-hard-place-understand-his-story/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200220T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200128T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T161300Z
UID:10000966-1582200000-1582205400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Why Does My Child Always Want to Control?
DESCRIPTION:A controlling child can be frustrating for parents. \nUnderstanding how fear makes a child develop protective strategies\, like control\, can help parents increase their compassion and connection to thier child. This\, in turn\, makes healing possible! In this session we will also learn how to help a child feel safe enough to stop using their protective strategies. 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-why-does-my-child-always-want-to-control/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200127T204417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T204532Z
UID:10000965-1581595200-1581600600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Setting the Bar for My Child's Success
DESCRIPTION:Understanding how trauma impacts development can help us set expectations for our child when it comes to behavior and completing tasks. \nAs parents to a child from a hard place\, it’s sometimes difficult to know where to set the bar so our child can be successful in everyday tasks and continue to heal. In this session we will learn about how trauma derails development and tools that can help us teach our children the skills they need\, while keeping their development in mind. 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.  \nPlease register on the link below. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-setting-the-bar-for-my-childs-success/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191219T152720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T153112Z
UID:10000963-1580990400-1580995800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: When Trauma is Experienced in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood is so important for brain development. \nWhen trauma is experienced in early childhood it can impact a child’s brain\, body\, and behavior. In this session we will learn about risk factors\, how trauma derails development and what a child from a hard place needs for healing. 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. \nRegister on the link below! \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-when-trauma-is-experienced-in-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Parent Support
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20200124T194100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T194412Z
UID:10000964-1580810400-1580819400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:The Importance of Connected Parenting for My Child From A Hard Place
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next training in collaboration with Foster Love Bell County. \nConnection is such a healing agent for children from a hard place. In this training we will learn how connection can be healing for a child that has experienced trauma and practical strategies to help us\, as caregivers\, stay connected to children when they have overwhelming behaviors and emotions. \nCome to learn more about the TBRI® Connection Strategies for children from a hard place and examine our responses to undesired behavior as caregivers. \nLunch is included in this session. \nPlease register by clicking the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/the-importance-of-connected-parenting-for-my-child-from-a-hard-place/
LOCATION:Temple Bible Church-Outback Youth Building\, 3205 Oakview Drive\, Temple\, TX\, 76502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Parent Support
GEO:31.0723693;-97.3806496
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temple Bible Church-Outback Youth Building 3205 Oakview Drive Temple TX 76502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3205 Oakview Drive:geo:-97.3806496,31.0723693
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191217T204930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T171654Z
UID:10000958-1580385600-1580391000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: That Makes Me Tick! Understanding Parent Stress
DESCRIPTION:Parenting can be challenging. \nIt is sometimes difficult to remain calm in the times when our children are experiencing overwhelming emotions or behaviors. In this session we will learn about parent stress and ways to help us relieve stress. 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. \nPlease register by clicking the link below. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-that-makes-me-tick-understanding-parent-stress/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Parent Support
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191217T204622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T171730Z
UID:10000956-1579780800-1579786200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Avoiding Power Struggles With My Child From a Hard Place
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. \nPlease register below to let us know you are coming. \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-with-my-child-from-a-hard-place/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Parent Support
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191217T204139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T171800Z
UID:10000954-1579176000-1579181400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching : I am not playful! How do I connect with my child from hard place?
DESCRIPTION:Connection is the foundation for healing! \nWhen a child feels connected they feel safe and their brain can learn and grow and mature. In this session we will learn practical ways to connect with our child from a hard place. 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.  \nPlease register below to let us know you’re coming. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-i-am-not-playful-how-do-i-connect-with-my-child-from-hard-place/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191217T203819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T171512Z
UID:10000905-1578571200-1578576600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Bedtime Battles! Why Does My Child Have A Hard Time Going To Bed?
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever find yourself with a chatty child right at bedtime? \n First 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. 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.  \nPlease register on the link below to let us know you are coming. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-bedtime-battles-why-does-my-child-have-a-hard-time-going-to-bed/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191120T170459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T170459Z
UID:10000903-1576152000-1576157400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:How Is Fostering Different From Adopting?
DESCRIPTION:Fostering and Adopting can be very different processes. \nOur parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. In this session Janice Reyes\, foster/adoptive mama and TBRI® practitioner\, will lead us in a discussion of the differences between foster care and adoption\, as well as what to consider when you will become your child’s forever family after having fostered them. Whether you are deciding which one to embark on or are transitioning from foster to adoption\, there are some things you should be aware of to make an informed decison or transition. 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.  \nLet us know you’re coming by registering on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/how-is-fostering-different-from-adopting/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191120T165626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T165626Z
UID:10000901-1575547200-1575552600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:How Does Fostering or Adopting Impact My Kids Who are Already Home?
DESCRIPTION:If you are bringing a new child home through foster care or adoption\, you might consider how this will impact the kids who are already home. \nOur parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. In this session Janice Reyes\, foster/adoptive mama and TBRI® practitioner\, will lead us in a discussion of things to consider when you are bringing a new child home. When there are other kids at home\, they might have questions and fears about the process or changes at home. 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. \nLet us know you’re coming by registering on the link below!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/how-does-fostering-or-adopting-impact-my-kids-who-are-already-home/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191104T154426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T154522Z
UID:10000900-1574337600-1574343000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Helping My Child From A Hard Place Understand Her Story
DESCRIPTION:Many times kids from a hard place have hard questions about their story. It is crucial that we are able to help them process their story. \nOur parent coaching are workshops with a small number of participants. In this session we will see tips that help us help kids process thier story in an age appropriate way. 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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/helping-my-child-from-a-hard-place-understand-her-story/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T150604
CREATED:20191028T140837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T141335Z
UID:10000898-1573732800-1573738200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
DESCRIPTION:If we are caring for children from a hard place\, it is so important to also care for ourselves. \nOur parent coaching are workshops with a small number of participants. This week we will learn about how we can care for ourselves when there seems to be so much stress in our lives. 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. \nPlease let us know you’re coming by registering on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road Austin TX 78729 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13300 Pond Springs Road:geo:-97.782758,30.4480796
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