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SUMMARY:Parent Support: Making Room for Myself
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nWhen we think of the attunement and intentionality it takes to parent a child who has experienced adversity\, it is not hard to imagine how easy it is to get lost in the many hats and responsibilities of parenting. It’s often a slow fade into the back-burner of caregiving and one day we realize we have lost touch with who we are outside of parenthood. \nSociety’s obsession with self-care has led us to believe that it must be done outside of the demands of life\, however\, we know that it often must be achieved in the midst of those demands. Whether you want to be proactive with your self-preservation or you find yourself already in the cycle\, join Fostering Hope’s bi-weekly virtual parent support gathering where you will hear from Fostering Hope experts on how to make room for yourself and your needs in the midst of parenting. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-support-making-room-for-myself/
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T120000
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SUMMARY:Parent Support: We want to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION:Parent’s Choice Topic (TBD) \nWe want to hear from YOU! Throughout this quarter\, parents attending Parent Sessions will be consulted on what topic(s) are most relevant to them. We will work collaboratively to choose a topic and receive expert coaching together. If you have any questions\, you can contact the Parent Development Coordinator at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-support-we-want-to-hear-from-you/
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T133000
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SUMMARY:The Sleep Struggle: Understanding the effects of adversity on sleep.
DESCRIPTION:Why don’t you just sleep?! Many of the reoccurring struggles for behavioral issues we hear most from parents of children and youth who have experienced loss\, trauma\, and separation is sleep health. Specifically\, the lack of it. It not only affects the behaviors of our children but ours too.  \nCome join other foster and adoptive parents for a time of virtual learning\, support\, and discussion led by one of our Fostering Hope staff.  \nDuring this parent session\, we hope to increase your compassion around your child’s disrupted sleep habits and offer practical steps and skills to help you teach healthy sleep habits\, tonight. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/the-sleep-struggle-understanding-the-effects-of-adversity-on-sleep/
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
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SUMMARY:Where Do I Begin? Applying trauma-informed practices today.
DESCRIPTION:One of the difficult parts about new interventions or information is how to start applying it to your life TODAY.  \nCome join other foster and adoptive parents for a time of virtual learning\, support\, and discussion led by one of our Fostering Hope staff as we talk about the application of trauma-informed care. \n We will dive into the basics of WHY trauma-informed parenting helps us as we raise children who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through foster care or adoption. We will share practical tools and strategies YOU can start applying. Whether this is your first time hearing about trauma-informed care\, or you have been doing this work for a long time\, there is something for everyone in our discussion-based learning. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/where-do-i-begin-applying-trauma-informed-practices-today/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T190000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Home Coach Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Give parents what they needed and missed a generation ago.\nBecome a Healthy Home Coach for a parent who needs the relational support to parent their child and create a healthy home. As a coach\, you will be a part of an outstanding team including counselors\, case managers\, attorneys\, and judges.\n\nYour role is clear: walk alongside a parent as they transform their life for the sake of their children. Fostering Hope will be right there with you providing guidance and resources as you support the parent.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/healthy-home-coach-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 3003 Northland Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
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SUMMARY:Those who know: Beth Smith Feger\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Tips for setting kids up for success at school!\nJoin us on August 11\, 2022 as we prepare for another school year. \nYou may already be exhausted thinking about another school year – the teacher meetings\, the school supplies\, the hours spent shuttling your kids from place to place\, the crumpled papers in the bottom of the backpack. How many days before you get that call\, you know the one? \nIn this session\, we will discuss how we can start the year with energy and take a break when we need it. We will cover how to share our child’s particular needs with folks at school and how much to share. We’ll touch on whether our child needs the added support of a 504 or special education. \nParticipants will receive a template for a teacher letter to share with your child’s teacher to help them better understand how trauma has impacted your child’s brain and tips for teachers to help your child be successful.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/those-who-know-beth-smith-feger-ph-d/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220531
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
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SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey Conference- Remote Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss our in person viewing? Here is your chance to access this material remotely from the comfort of your own home.  \nThe aim of this  simulcast event will be to shepherd parents and everyday caregivers to a deeper understanding of their children’s needs. By introducing robust resources and sharing practical experiences of successes and failures of the day-to-day\, it is our prayer that parents and caregivers will leave encouraged as they continue to journey well with their children. \nShow Hope’s Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and better equip parents and caregivers meeting the everyday needs of children impacted by adoption and/or foster care.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/hope-for-the-journey-conference-remote-viewing/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220531
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20220127T043310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T025832Z
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SUMMARY:Hope for the Journey Conference-Remote Viewing!
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss our in- person event? Watch the conference from the comfort of your own home with our remote viewing option. \nThe aim of this one-day simulcast event will be to shepherd parents and everyday caregivers to a deeper understanding of their children’s needs. By introducing robust resources and sharing practical experiences of successes and failures of the day-to-day\, it is our prayer that parents and caregivers will leave encouraged as they continue to journey well with their children. \nShow Hope’s Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) seeks to encourage and better equip parents and caregivers meeting the everyday needs of children impacted by adoption and/or foster care.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/hope-for-the-journey-conference-simulcast/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20220411T171044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T171044Z
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SUMMARY:Can They Handle The Truth? Talking to My Child About Their Story
DESCRIPTION:As parents of children with trauma\, we might find it hard to talk to our children about their difficult story. We might find ourselves wondering if we will retraumatize them or hurt them by talking about it. The truth is\, many times\, they are already thinking about their story and we must create a safe space to allow them to process it. In this session\, we will learn tips for telling our children the truth about their history.  \nThis training will be held virtually and you will receive the link to join the call once you register. The trainer and facilitator has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/can-they-handle-the-truth-talking-to-my-child-about-their-story/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20220411T172207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T172207Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting with My Child: Trauma's Impact on Attachment
DESCRIPTION:Connection is the primary source of healing for children from a hard place. Many times a child’s history has taught them to protect themselves from connection. In this session\, we will review how attachment style is formed in early childhood and practical strategies to foster connection and attachment with a child\, no matter their history.  \n Our 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.  \nThis is an online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/connecting-with-my-child-traumas-impact-on-attachment-2/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20220127T035615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T043437Z
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SUMMARY:Access to the Experts: TBRI® For Teens
DESCRIPTION:This training will be offered via Zoom.  \nDate & Time: Thursday\, March 24th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm \nDescription: The teenage years can be a difficult transition for adolescents & the adults that love them. With all the stress the world puts on our teens … we want to make sure their safe space is with us while still helping them develop into healthy attached adults … no matter how long we have them! \nSo what does it look like to be a safe adult in the life of an adolescent who has loss\, trauma\, or the foster care system?  \nWhat is TBRI®?  \nTBRI® is an attachment-based\, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles for attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment\, sensory processing\, and neuroscience research\, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/access-to-the-experts-tbri-for-teens/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20220223T042935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T042935Z
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SUMMARY:Avoiding Power Struggles: The Power is Mine to Share
DESCRIPTION:When we don’t see the meaning behind behaviors\, we are at risk of entering into a power struggle with our children. Children 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 and optimize healing.  \nIn this session\, we will discuss the reasons behind these difficult behaviors and how to respond to them using the IDEAL response from TBRI®. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops for foster and adoptive parents 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. \nThis is online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event.  \n Foster parents will receive a certificate of completion for CEUs.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/avoiding-power-struggles-the-power-is-mine-to-share/
CATEGORIES:Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20211217T163748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T163748Z
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SUMMARY:A Future and A Hope Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:A Future and A Hope Conference is an adoption and foster conference that has been a part of the Austin community for over a decade.  Learn about foster care\, adoption\, and trauma-informed care at AFAH 2022. \nThere will be something for everyone: sessions for exploring foster care and adoption\, for post-adoptive families\, kinship caregivers\, and sessions for those who care about the social issues in our community. Please join us as we pull up A Seat at the Kid’s Table and learn about building connections with our children and people in our communities. \nWe are excited to celebrate being back in person by having a special kick-off event on Friday night! \nFriday night special event: February 25\, 2022 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm\nSaturday conference: February 26\, 2022 9:00 am- 3:30 pm
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/a-future-and-a-hope-conference-2022/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Georgetown\, 1333 W University Ave\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T203742Z
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SUMMARY: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 sessions are online training 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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/when-fear-bullies-your-child/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20211025T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T182335Z
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SUMMARY:The Science of Hope
DESCRIPTION:There is hope for children who have experienced adversity! \nIn this introductory session\, we will review the neuroscience and attachment research\, and develop an understanding of how the heart\, mind\, body\, and soul heal from complex trauma. This training can grow our compassion and lead to healing\, transformation\, and hope in the life of the children you serve! When you understand that a child’s behavior is rooted in their early childhood experience\, it can help you see the need behind their behavior and support their healing.  \nThis training is for those who serve children in any way\, including ministry leaders\, parents\, teachers\, and community members. You can be a part of bringing hope to the life of children and families.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/the-science-of-hope/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20211217T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T202522Z
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SUMMARY:TBRI® for Teens: Correction
DESCRIPTION:In this Parent Support Session\, we will look deeper into how to incorporate the correction strategies from TBRI®for teens. Correction is about looking at the need behind the behavior and meeting that need. We might believe our teen has the same skills as their peers\, but because trauma impacts development\, we will have to teach those skills to them. Many times\, correction begins with setting our bar where they can be successful. Join other parents who are also navigating the teen years during this small group training and discussion. \n Foster parents will receive a certificate of completion for CEUs.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/tbri-for-teens-correction/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20211217T222652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T222652Z
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SUMMARY:Correcting with Connection - TBRI® Correction Principles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next training in collaboration with Foster Love Bell County. \nCome to learn more about the TBRI® Connection Strategies for children from a hard place in our third training of this series as we examine our responses to undesired behavior as caregivers.  \nThe training is an online event. \nCertificates will be provided for foster parents for CEU credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/correcting-with-connection-tbri-correction-principles/
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20211021T150019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T175039Z
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SUMMARY:TBRI® for Teens (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training will be offered via Zoom.  \nDate & Time: Thursday\, December 9th from 9:30-12:30 \nThe teenage years can be a difficult transition for adolescents & the adults that love them. With all the stress the world puts on our teens … we want to make sure their safe space is with us while still helping them develop into healthy attached adults … no matter how long we have them! \nSo what does it look like to be a safe adult in the life of an adolescent who has loss\, trauma\, or the foster care system?  \nWhat is TBRI®?  \nTBRI® is an attachment-based\, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles for attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment\, sensory processing\, and neuroscience research\, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/tbri-for-teens-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20211007T154930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T155114Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Your Child Through the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can be difficult for children who have experienced early childhood adversity. \nAs a parent\, you may be worried about your child’s behavior when family visits or when they eat a little too many sweets. Join us for this session of parent support where we will discuss some things to consider when preparing your child and planning for the holiday season. Our parent support 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.  \nThis is an online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event in the link below.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for CEUs.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/empowering-your-child-through-the-holiday-season/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210927T141613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T141613Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting with a 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 in our third training of this series as we examine our responses to undesired behavior as caregivers.  \nThe training is an online event. \nCertificates will be provided for foster parents for CEU credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/connecting-with-a-child-from-a-hard-place/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210923T150855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T151133Z
UID:10001040-1635422400-1635427800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Can She Handle The Truth? Talking to My Child About 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. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might find it hard to talk to our children about their difficult story. We might find ourselves wondering if we will retraumatize them or hurt them by talking about it. The truth is\, many times\, they are already thinking about their story and we must create a safe space to allow them to process it. In this session\, we will learn tips for telling our children the truth about their history.  The trainer and facilitator has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nYou will receive the link to join after registering by clicking the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/can-she-handle-the-truth-talking-to-my-child-about-her-story/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210914T151948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T152104Z
UID:10001039-1634212800-1634218200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Connecting with My Child: Trauma's Impact on Attachment
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood can impact a child’s relational patterns. \nConnection is the primary source of healing for children from a hard place. Many times a child’s history has taught them to protect themselves from connection. In this session\, we will review how attachment style is formed in early childhood and practical strategies to foster connection and attachment with a child\, no matter their history.  \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.  \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/connecting-with-my-child-traumas-impact-on-attachment/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210923T193029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T193048Z
UID:10001041-1634029200-1634144400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Competent Caregiver Training
DESCRIPTION:We will lead a deep dive with our friends from The Fostering Collective in Tyler\, Texas! Join us as we learn about how trauma affects the brain\, body and belief system of a child and how\, as caregivers\, can bring hope and healing to the children we care for. \nThis 2 day training will equip parents\, teachers\, and other professionals to: understand the impact of trauma\, especially interpersonal trauma; recognize behaviors coming from trauma; how to respond to big emotions and big behaviors in a trauma-informed way; and how to support children with a strength-based understanding of their story and connections.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/trauma-competent-caregiver/
LOCATION:United Way 911 S Broadway Ave Tyler\, TX 75701\, United Way 911 S Broadway Ave\, Tyler\, Texas\, 75701
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210809T144544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T144727Z
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SUMMARY:How to Lead Challenged Teens
DESCRIPTION:A Trauma-Informed Care Training for those who work with the next generation.\nHaving a trauma-informed lens is essential when working with those who have experienced trauma. A trauma-informed program considers one’s whole story and creates a safe atmosphere where every individual can learn\, heal\, and receive nurturing care. In this training\, participants will learn how trauma impacts one’s brain\, body\, and behavior as well as strategies to help with the overwhelming behaviors and emotions of those who have experienced trauma. \nGoals \n• Grow in compassion for those from hard places \n• Understand risk factors and the long-term impact of trauma \n• See others through a Trauma-Informed lens \n• Apply empowering\, connecting\, and correcting strategies \n• Examine programmatic changes needed for a Trauma-Informed program \nThis is a hybrid event with in-person and online attendance options. Physical location will be at the Dirigo Collaborative located at 1615 Scottsdale Dr\, Suite 200A in Leander\, TX. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/how-to-lead-challenging-teens/
LOCATION:Dirigo Collaborative\, 1615 Scottsdale Dr\, Suite 200A\, Leander\, TX\, 78641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210713T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T184943Z
UID:10001034-1632398400-1632403800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Avoiding Meltdowns Through Proactive Correction
DESCRIPTION:As parents\, we can run out of strategies to help us correct our children’s overwhelming behaviors. \nProactively correcting the patterned behavior our children express can help reduce our frustration\, as parents. In this session\, we will explore the TBRI® Strategies of Correcting to help us expand our parenting 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. \nThis event will be held online. Please register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/avoiding-meltdowns-through-proactive-correction/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210713T183623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T184211Z
UID:10000962-1631188800-1631194200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:The Impact of Trauma on a Child's Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood can lead to frustrating behaviors in children. \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 experience overwhelming behaviors 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.  \nThis is an online training. Please register using the link below. 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/the-impact-of-trauma-on-a-childs-behavior/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210607T170200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T172359Z
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SUMMARY:Access to the Experts: TBRI® through the Teen Years
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope presents an Access to the Experts event: “TBRI® Through the Teen Years” featuring guest speaker\, Jacob Huereca. \nThe teenage years can be a difficult transition for parents and adolescents. With all the stress the world puts on our teens … we want to make sure their safe space is with us while still helping them develop into healthy attached adults.  \nAre you a kinship caregiver\, foster or adoptive parent\, youth pastor\, mentor or teacher of an adolescent in care? So what does it look like to be a safe adult in the life of an adolescent who has experienced loss\, trauma\, or the foster care system?  \nJoin us as Jacob Huereca walks us through how to parent using TBRI through the Teen Years!  \nWhat is TBRI®? \nTBRI® is an attachment-based\, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles for attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment\, sensory processing\, and neuroscience research\, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. \nAbout our Speaker:  \nJacob Huereca is currently the Chief Executive Officer for Connections Individual and Family Services in New Braunfels\, Texas. Prior to joining Connections\, Jacob was the Executive Director at New Life Children’s Center and has spent the majority of his career working with at-risk youth and their families. Jacob received his undergraduate social work degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo and his Master’s degree in social work from The University of Texas at Austin. Jacob studied Community and Administrative Leadership with a focus on non-profit management and has a strong passion for organizational science and organizational culture. Jacob became an Andeavor Fellow through the San Antonio Area Foundation in 2019\, was a graduate of the 2020 class of New Braunfels Leadership and is a sought-after trainer as a Trust-Based Relational Practitioner. \nJacob is the father of 6 children\, has been a foster parent and has two adopted children. Jacob is originally from Las Vegas\, Nevada but considers Texas home! He loves his faith\, to fish\, and to get outdoors and spend time with his children. \nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 26th at 9:30-1:00 pm \nAddress: 13300 Pond Springs Rd Austin\, TX 78729
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/access-to-the-experts-tbri-through-the-teen-years/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210302T173905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T174303Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Support: 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 support sessions are workshops for foster and adoptive parents 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.  \nThis is a virtual session. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call after 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-support-leaving-room-for-myself/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210120T163431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T192335Z
UID:10001030-1617955200-1617987600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Hope For The Journey Simulcast
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope is streaming this year’s Hope for the Journey Conference. \n  \nWe have a North and South location available – \nFostering Hope Family Center – 13300 Pond Springs Rd. Austin\, TX 78729* \nFBC San Marcos – 325 W. McCarty Ln. San Marcos\, TX 78666 \n*Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided at each location.  \n*As per state and local guidelines\, social distancing will be followed where possible\, including the wearing of masks. \n  \nThe aim of this virtual event will be to shepherd parents and caregivers to a deeper understanding of their children’s needs. As more and more families have responded to meeting the needs of vulnerable children by adopting and providing foster care\, the demand for practical and proven resources and tools continues to grow. We are prayerful the Hope for the Journey Conference will help meet these needs and further resource churches in their endeavors to be beacons of hope and encouragement for families in their congregation and surrounding communities.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/hope-for-the-journey-simulcast/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084752
CREATED:20210302T181014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T181014Z
UID:10000947-1617883200-1617888600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support: 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 support sessions are workshops for foster and adoptive parents 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.  \nYou will receive the link to join the Zoom call when you register.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-support-creating-a-balance-of-structure-and-nurture/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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