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SUMMARY:Introduction to Foster Care - October
DESCRIPTION:There are many needs in the foster care system and you can play a valuable role in meeting those needs! Whether you are exploring how to foster\, adopt\, or if you just want to understand the foster care system better\, join us for this hopeful introduction to foster care. We’ll have a panel with people who will each tell their personal experiences with foster care. Live Q&A is available after the presentation. \nFree Registration
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/introduction-to-foster-care-october/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T143056Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Understanding Sensory Processing
DESCRIPTION:Children who have experienced trauma early on can have trouble processing the sensory information they take in from the world around them. \nThey can experience sound\, touch\, taste and sight information that quickly overwhelms them or might always be looking for this sensory information . These issues can be overwhelming for kids and can lead them to have difficulties learning or socializing. In this session we will learn the basics to understand sensory processing issues and the tools that can help kids and how to make changes for them in our home. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nThis session will be held online. After registering using the link below\, you will receive the link to join us online.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-understanding-sensory-processing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164343Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Competent Caregiver for Child Welfare Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Families who are caring for children who have experienced trauma need everyone on their team to understand their child and family dynamics. \nIf you are a social worker\, teacher\, case manager or any other professional serving foster and adoptive families with children who have experienced trauma\, this training is for you! \nIn this training you will learn the science behind how trauma impacts the brain\, body and behavior of a child\, as well as practical strategies to help families heal the child who comes from a hard place. The participants will learn practical trauma informed strategies that they can implement in the work they do with families everyday.\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n1. The lifelong impact of trauma\n2. How to maximize a child’s sense of felt safety\n3. How to help a child reduce overwhelming emotions\n4. How to help a child reduce overwhelming behaviors\n5. How to support a child’s essential connections and relationships\n6. How to help children develop strength-based life stories \nThis is an synchronous course that will meet virtually every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for 8 weeks from October 7th- Nov. 25th. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/trauma-competent-caregiver-for-child-welfare-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
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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/2020-09-30/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200803T183326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T183428Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Coaching:Practicing Re-dos
DESCRIPTION:Behavioral re-dos are a key to teaching new skills. \nA re-do is a chance for you child to do some thing right\, be successful and be praised for it. This parenting strategy for children form a hard place can be a way to stay connected with your child\, even when you are correcting. In this session we will discuss re-dos and how to incorporate them into your everyday life. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. This is an online training. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coachingpracticing-re-dos/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000997-1600891200-1600894800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200908T191917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T191939Z
UID:10001013-1600369200-1600372800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Foster Care -September
DESCRIPTION:There are many needs in the foster care system and you can play a valuable role in meeting those needs! Whether you are exploring how to foster\, adopt\, or if you just want to understand the foster care system better\, join us for this hopeful introduction to foster care. We’ll have a panel with people who will each tell their personal experiences with foster care. Live Q&A is available after the presentation. \nFree Registration
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/introduction-to-foster-care/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200727T182154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T182208Z
UID:10000990-1600344000-1600347600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Why Can't My Child Remain Calm? Understanding Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our third and last episode with TexProtects! \nParents of children who have experienced trauma sometimes find themselves at a loss for tools to help hem manage overwhelming behaviors. understanding how trauma experienced in early childhood impacts child’s development can be key in finding the right strategy for dealing with a child’s difficult behaviors. In this webinar\, participants will learn the risks of trauma\, how it impacts child’s behaviors and strategies to help children learn new skills and fill-in the gaps in their development and stay connected. When a parent’s love collides with the right parenting strategy\, it can be healing for the child. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/why-cant-my-child-remain-calm-understanding-regulation/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000996-1600286400-1600290000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-16/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200803T184637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T184716Z
UID:10000992-1599739200-1599744600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Where Do I Start Parenting My Child From a Hard Place?
DESCRIPTION:This is an online training. \nChildren who have experienced trauma need parents who understand how their history has impacted their presenting have connected parenting skills to meet their needs. \nThey might need 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 using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-where-do-i-start-parenting-my-child-from-a-hard-place-2/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000995-1599681600-1599685200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-09/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200727T181734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T181741Z
UID:10000989-1599134400-1599138000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Why Can't I Remain Calm? Understanding Parent Stress.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second episode with our friends from TexProtects! \nThe key for parents to respond well to a child’s needs and behaviors is understanding what they bring to the relationship with their children. This webinar will sent the foundation for understanding the stress system and how stress contributes to parenting; additionally\, participants will be equipped with practical skills to recognize and manage their emotions. Parents have the opportunity to learn to model healthy strategies for their children’s health and success. When parents do the work to take care of themselves\, they can continue to take care of their children and family well. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/why-cant-i-remain-calm-understanding-parent-stress/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200902T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000994-1599076800-1599080400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-02/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200727T140903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T182359Z
UID:10000988-1598529600-1598535000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Prioritizing Connection
DESCRIPTION:Connection 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.  \nTHIS SESSION IS OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-prioritizing-connection-2/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
UID:10000993-1598472000-1598475600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-08-26/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200723T141421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T182225Z
UID:10000987-1597320000-1597325400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Helping My Child Be Successful at Remote Learning
DESCRIPTION:There are some practical strategies you can implement to help your child with the transition to learn remotely this fall. \nIn this session we will learn about how a child’s stress system might be operating durig these uncertain times and the strategies parents can implement to help their child’s brain relax and be able to learn at 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. \nPlease register for this online even 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-helping-my-child-be-successful-at-remote-learning/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200723T140921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T140956Z
UID:10000986-1596715200-1596720600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Community Resilience: Being Trauma Informed
DESCRIPTION:We are joining our friends at Tex Protects for this webinar! \nStudies show there are correlations between trauma and mental or behavioral health. Understanding how trauma impacts an individuals body\, brain\, and behavior has the power to transform our responses and work with those that we serve. In this webinar\, we will examine the fundamentals of trauma’s impact and what it means for organizations and communities. This introduction will provide information regarding the emerging science of trauma-informed care and how we can change our lens in how we view and respond to others in our communities and organizations. When research is connected to the work that is done everyday\, it can fuel passion and change communities. \nPlease register by clicking the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/community-resilience-being-trauma-informed/
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000982-1594150200-1594153800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-07-07/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000981-1592940600-1592944200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-06-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200520T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T170007Z
UID:10000984-1592478000-1592479800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Fostering Hope's Church Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Especially during these uncertain times\, we cannot stop all the tragedies in families\, but we can have a plan in place to support children and families who enter into the foster care system. Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a ministry that will serve and lead in foster care. We can help your church build family resiliency. \nFamily is the primary source of healing for the hurting child and families look to their church community for inspiration and direction. Fostering Hope will describe their plans to support 150 foster and adoption ministries. This short\, 30 minute webinar will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/fostering-hopes-church-ministry-development/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
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:20200520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200427T183239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T191759Z
UID:10000983-1589968800-1589972400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and the COVID Crisis
DESCRIPTION:All families have been impacted by the Covid-19 Response\, but family populations who are already at-risk feel the crisis even more tragically. Learn more about the risk factors for families and how foster families and agencies are dealing with the additional strain. Join Julie Kouri\, President of Foster Hope Austin\, on May 20 to learn more about the foster care system and the families and children who are served. During the presentation\, foster families and agency representatives will share their experiences and there will be practical steps to meeting the needs of these families and children.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-care-and-the-covid-crisis/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
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:20260411T231747
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:20260411T231747
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200211T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T210154Z
UID:10000971-1587664800-1587672000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Trauma Informed Care for Helpers of the Foster or Adoptive Family
DESCRIPTION:**This is now being offered in a webinar format** \nDo you know a child who has experienced trauma? \nMaybe you are not his parent\, but you are his grandparent\, teacher\, or babysitter. This training is for those who are wishing to understand children they love and want practical tips to engage with him better as well as support the family of the child.  \nThe objectives of this session are to understand how childhood trauma impacts the brain\, body and behavior of a child and to learn to apply practical strategies in your interactions with a child or family.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/introduction-to-trauma-informed-care-for-helpers-of-the-foster-or-adoptive-family/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
GEO:30.4480796;-97.782758
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200408T175442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T181822Z
UID:10000976-1587643200-1587648600@iamfosteringhope.org
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:20260411T231747
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:20260411T231747
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T231747
CREATED:20200218T151758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T204202Z
UID:10000973-1585828800-1585834200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: My Child has to do School at Home\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:*We are now offering this training digitally through a webinar format due to precautions taken in the midst of COVID-19.* \nThe sudden change in your child’s life can be a difficult transition\, especially for a child from a hard place. \nIn this session we will learn about how our child’s stress system is probably on overdrive during this transition in his schedule and practical tips on how we can help our child learn\, complete school work \, and stay regulated with his new teacher-YOU! We are now offering this training digitally through a webinar format due to precautions taken in the midst of Covid-19. You will receive an email after you register with a link to join us digitally.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education hours. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-how-do-i-help-my-childs-teacher-understand-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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