Fostering Hope Babysitting Certification Training (Virtual)

We are so glad you have decided to support foster families and children in your community! Our February event will now be OFFERED VIRTUALLY! Registration is now open and will close on February 5th (or whenever tickets are sold out). There will be a one-day 2-part training you will be required to participate in virtually. […]

$20

A Future and A Hope Conference 2022

First Baptist Church of Georgetown 1333 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX, United States

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. There will be something for everyone: sessions for exploring foster care and adoption, for post-adoptive families, kinship caregivers, and […]

$30 – $50

Avoiding Power Struggles: The Power is Mine to Share

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. In this […]

Free

Access to the Experts: TBRI® For Teens

This training will be offered via Zoom. Date & Time: Thursday, March 24th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm Description: 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 […]

$12

Hope for the Journey Conference- Remote Viewing

Did you miss our in person viewing? Here is your chance to access this material remotely from the comfort of your own home. The 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 […]

$50

Where Do I Begin? Applying trauma-informed practices today.

One of the difficult parts about new interventions or information is how to start applying it to your life TODAY. Come 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. We will […]

Free

Compassion Building: Part 1

Helping All Children Feel Safe. This 2-hour (online) training is designed with Children's Ministry leaders and volunteers in mind but is helpful for anyone working with children from hard places. This training will help equip those involved in children's ministry (from pastors to volunteers) in understanding how difficult life situations, like family dysfunction and divorce, […]

Free

Fostering Hope Babysitting Certification Training September 2022

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

We are so glad you have decided to support foster families and children in your community! It's been too long, time to get together and build connections. Our September event will be offered in person on a weekday! We hope helps us accommodate those individuals who cannot attend our typical Saturday training. Participating Agencies: Arrow, […]

$30

“The Connected Child” Book Discussion Group

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Our Parent Support Summer Series will be going through, "The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to your Adoptive Family" by Dr. Karyn B Purvis, Ph.D., David R. Cross, Ph.D., and Wendy Lyons Sunshine. We focus on 2 chapters for each training session. This book discussion group is led by our TBRI® practitioner, Jordan Hope Vera who will be able […]

Free

Parenting with Resilience

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Parenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence-based practices on the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss, trauma, and separation. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons.

Free

Parenting with Resilience

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Parenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence-based practices on the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss, trauma, and separation. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons.

Free

“The Connected Child” Book Discussion Group

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Our Parent Support Summer Series will be going through, "The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to your Adoptive Family" by Dr. Karyn B Purvis, Ph.D., David R. Cross, Ph.D., and Wendy Lyons Sunshine. We focus on 2 chapters for each training session. This book discussion group is led by our TBRI® practitioner, Jordan Hope Vera who will be able […]

Free

Parenting with Resilience

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Parenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence-based practices on the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss, trauma, and separation. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons.

Free

Parenting with Resilience

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Parenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence-based practices on the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss, trauma, and separation. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons.

Free

Parenting with Resilience

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Parenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence-based practices on the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss, trauma, and separation. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons.

Free

“The Connected Child” Book Discussion Group

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Our Parent Support Summer Series will be going through, "The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to your Adoptive Family" by Dr. Karyn B Purvis, Ph.D., David R. Cross, Ph.D., and Wendy Lyons Sunshine. We focus on 2 chapters for each training session. This book discussion group is led by our TBRI® practitioner, Jordan Hope Vera who will be able […]

Free

Parenting with Resilience

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Parenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence-based practices on the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss, trauma, and separation. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons.

Free

Parenting with Resilience

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Parenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence-based practices on the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss, trauma, and separation. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons.

Free

“The Connected Child” Book Discussion Group

Fostering Hope Family Center 13300 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Our Parent Support Summer Series will be going through, "The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to your Adoptive Family" by Dr. Karyn B Purvis, Ph.D., David R. Cross, Ph.D., and Wendy Lyons Sunshine. We focus on 2 chapters for each training session. This book discussion group is led by our TBRI® practitioner, Jordan Hope Vera who will be able […]

Free