Give parents what they needed and missed a generation ago. Become 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. Your role is clear: walk alongside a […]
Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community. Family 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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. Come join other foster and adoptive […]
Compassion Building: The Why Behind Behaviors. This 1-hour virtual training is for anyone serving vulnerable people and children. Churches are places where everyone is welcome, no matter their history. In order to best serve those who have experienced adversity, Churches must implement safe practices into their programs by being aware that many people have experienced […]
Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community. Family 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 […]
Parent's Choice Topic (TBD) We 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 [email protected]
Free Virtual Parent Support Meeting on October 13th at 12:00 PM. 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.
Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community. Family 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 […]
Compassion Building: "Helping Foster and Adoptive Families." Join us on the way home from work. This 1-hour training is designed for friends and families of foster/adopt/kinship families. Do you know a child who has experienced trauma? Maybe you are not his parent, but you are his grandparent, teacher, babysitter, or friend of the family. This […]
Join Fostering Hope Parent Development Coordinator, Jordan Vera, as she leads a discussion on questions to consider and perspectives for navigating relationships with your child’s first family at different levels of involvement.
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 November event will be offered in person on a Saturday! Participating Agencies: Arrow, Angelheart, CPS, Circles of Care, Depelchin, Divinity Family Services, Giocosa, Helping Hand Home, Pathways, […]
In the journey of parenthood, one of the topics often regarded as taboo is the subject of sex. What, when, where, and how to have these conversations have always been gray areas. This subject can become even more difficult or intimidating when you add the layer of adversity or sexual trauma some children from hard […]
Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community. Family 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 […]
Here come the holidays … and all the joys & triggers it brings to children who have experienced loss, trauma, or separation. Join Fostering Hope founder and adoptive mom, Julie Kouri, as we discuss common challenges that occur surrounding the holiday season with kids who have experienced loss, trauma, or separation. She will share practical […]
Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community. Family 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 […]
This is a 3-week class offered virtually by seasoned foster-to-adopt parents. Deciding to foster or adopt can be overwhelming and even a bit scary. It is a big step, but many have gone this path before you and there is lots of wisdom and support along the way.
Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community. Family 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 […]
