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SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Parenting with Resilience\,” a gathering designed specifically for parents of teenagers and young adults. This supportive cohort follows a group format and focuses on evidence-based techniques tailored to address the distinctive joys and obstacles encountered when parenting teens who have undergone experiences of loss\, trauma\, and separation. \nWe aim to unite individuals who are currently navigating the path of raising teenagers and young adults impacted by various circumstances such as kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. Our community provides a safe and nurturing environment\, serving as a comforting haven during the challenging phases of this journey.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-10/
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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SUMMARY:"The Connected Child" Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION: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 to provide context for all families caring for children with lived experience. \nJune 22nd\, chapters: \nChapter 3: Solving the Puzzle of Difficult Behavior \nChapter 4: Disarming the Fear Response with Felt Safety \n* If you need help getting access to the book\, please contact us at programs@iamfosteringhope.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/the-connected-child-book-discussion-group-2/
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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SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Parenting with Resilience\,” a gathering designed specifically for parents of teenagers and young adults. This supportive cohort follows a group format and focuses on evidence-based techniques tailored to address the distinctive joys and obstacles encountered when parenting teens who have undergone experiences of loss\, trauma\, and separation. \nWe aim to unite individuals who are currently navigating the path of raising teenagers and young adults impacted by various circumstances such as kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. Our community provides a safe and nurturing environment\, serving as a comforting haven during the challenging phases of this journey.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-9/
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:20230614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-8/
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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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversations: How can we support family reunification?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 13th\, for a “Coffee conversation” about family reunification. A short 30-minute presentation will begin at 9:00 am. \nOn the 2nd Tuesday of each month\, we will open our doors and come together to discuss the needs of our community. 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/5125/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care
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SUMMARY:"The Connected Child" Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION: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 to provide context for all families caring for children with lived experience. \nJune 8th\, chapters: \nChapter 1: Hope and Healing \nChapter 2: Where Your Child Began \n* If you need help getting access to the book\, please contact us at programs@iamfosteringhope.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/the-connected-child-book-discussion-group/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T110000
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SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PARENT SUPPORT \nWednesday\, May 31\, 2023 10:00 AM –  11:00 AM CT \n\nVirtual \n\nSupport for Parents of Teens and Young Adults \n\nParenting 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. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons. \nContact Jordan Hope Vera at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org for any questions.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PARENT SUPPORT \nWednesday\, May 24\, 2023 10:00 AM –  11:00 AM CT \n\nVirtual \n\nSupport for Parents of Teens and Young Adults \n\nParenting 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. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons. \nContact Jordan Hope Vera at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org for any questions.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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SUMMARY:Fostering Hope Babysitting Certification Training March 2023
DESCRIPTION:We are so glad you have decided to support foster families and children in your community!\nSaturday\, May 20\, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nFostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX 78729 \nParticipating Agencies: 4PointsKids\, Arrow\, Angelheart\, CPS\, Circles of Care\, Depelchin\, Divinity Family Services\, Giocosa\, Helping Hand Home\, Pathways\, PCHAS\, SAFE\, Settlement Home\, and Upbring \nThis training is for those who are 21+ and looking to offer short-term childcare (up to 72 hours) for licensed foster families in the Greater Austin area. Please purchase one ticket for each participant attending the training. \n\nContent Warning: The topics covered throughout the training can be difficult to learn about as we walk with children who have experienced trauma. We encourage participants to be conscious of their own needs and experiences.\nI am at least 21 years +\nFBI Fingerprinting Background checks are required for certification. Fingerprinting fees are $37/per person and are paid to the State’s fingerprinting company.\nAll required paperwork is submitted through Fostering Hope’s secure online portal\, Moxo. You will be auto directed after registration is completed.\nAll Participants in this training will become certified with all 14 CPAs in our collaborative\, unless otherwise specified on paperwork.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/fostering-hope-babysitting-certification-training-march-2023/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PARENT SUPPORT \nWednesday\, May 17\, 2023 10:00 AM –  11:00 AM CT \n\nVirtual \n\nSupport for Parents of Teens and Young Adults \n\nParenting 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. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons. \nContact Jordan Hope Vera at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org for any questions.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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SUMMARY:Highland Lakes: Church Partnership Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 16\, 2023 12:00 PM –  12:30 PM CT \nThis is a short 30-minute presentation about Fostering Hope’s Ministry Development Plan and how your church can partner with us to serve foster\, adoptive and kinship families.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/highland-lakes-church-partnership-interest-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T195333Z
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SUMMARY:TBRI® for Partners & Parents
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Fostering Hope church partner or foster/adoptive parent that would like to know more about Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI® )? Come join Fostering Hope experts and TBRI practitioners as we walk through Connecting\, Empowering\, and Correcting Principles from TBRI®. \nThis session will be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/tbri-for-partners-parents/2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T135018Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PARENT SUPPORT \nWednesday\, May 10\, 2023 10:00 AM –  11:00 AM CT \n\nVirtual \n\nSupport for Parents of Teens and Young Adults \n\nParenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence based practices to the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss\, trauma\, and separation. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons. \nContact Jordan Hope Vera at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org for any questions.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T180746Z
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SUMMARY:Highland Lakes: National Day of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 4\, 2023 8:00 PM –  9:00 PM CT \nJoin Fostering Hope\, church leaders\, and community members as we pray for the children and families in the child welfare system and ask God to grow our vision to serve kids in care.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/highland-lakes-national-day-of-prayer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T093000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T182130Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer for Families
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month and the National Day of Prayer\, start your day in prayer with Fostering Hope. Join us for a brief time of guided prayer interceding for the children and families touched by kinship\, foster care\, and adoption.  No registration is necessary.  Just log into Zoom using the following link at 9:00 AM. \nTime: May 4\, 2023\, 09:00-09:15 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82457897359 \nMeeting ID: 824 5789 7359
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/prayer-for-families/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230411T134517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T134517Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PARENT SUPPORT \nWednesday\, May 3\, 2023 10:00 AM –  11:00 AM CT \n\nVirtual \n\nSupport for Parents of Teens and Young Adults \nParenting with Resilience is for those who are parenting teens and young adults. This support group style cohort will have evidence based practices to the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens who have experienced loss\, trauma\, and separation. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons. \nContact Jordan Hope Vera at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org for any questions.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Take a Chance on Me - Do you really know the kids in foster care?
DESCRIPTION:An Archibald Project Film: Take a Chance on Me – Do you really know the kids in foster care? \n\nThe Highland Lakes Crisis Network in conjunction with Fostering Hope Austin and the Archibald Project present a night focused on changing the way we view some of the most vulnerable children in our area. \nThe evening is being hosted by the Uptown Theatre on Main Street in Marble Falls and will feature: \n\nFree food\nA screening of the short documentary ‘Take a Chance on Me’ produced by the Archibald Project\nA panel discussion from local experts around foster care\nOpportunities to connect with ways to serve those in the foster care system\n\nThe doors will open at 5:30PM. Free food will be served. Childcare will be available at Lake Shores Church (700 N US 281) at no cost (donations accepted). There will be a bar available for purchase to support the Uptown Theatre as they begin to re-launch. The screening will begin at 6:30PM\, panel discussion to follow. \nWe hope that you take the opportunity to use this evening as a time to relax\, date\, and enjoy fellowship while learning more about how you may be able to help (in big and small ways) support kids right here in our backyard!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/film-screening-take-a-chance-on-me-do-you-really-know-the-kids-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:Uptown Theatre LLC 218 Main St Marble Falls TX\, 78654\, 218 Main St\, Marble Falls\, 78654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T133000
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SUMMARY:TBRI® for Partners & Parents
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Fostering Hope church partner or foster/adoptive parent that would like to know more about Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI® )? Come join Fostering Hope experts and TBRI practitioners as we walk through Connecting\, Empowering\, and Correcting Principles from TBRI®. \nThis session will be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/tbri-for-partners-parents/2023-04-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230411T133839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T134104Z
UID:10001096-1682503200-1682506800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PARENT SUPPORT \nWednesday\, April 26\, 2023 10:00 AM –  11:00 AM CT \n\nVirtual \n\nSupport for Parents of Teens and Young Adults \nParenting 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. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons. \nContact Jordan Hope Vera at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org for any questions.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20221213T201526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T173503Z
UID:10001011-1682276400-1682281800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Make Ready Class: For Prospective Foster & Adoptive Parents
DESCRIPTION:The Make Ready Class is for prospective foster and adoptive parents. \nThis is a 3-week class offered virtually by seasoned foster-to-adopt parents. \nBecoming a foster parent is a really big decision and we recommend you have as much support as possible as you take the next step. If you are married\, we strongly recommend you complete the Make Ready class with your spouse. Single adults seeking to foster/adopt are encouraged to complete this course with a trusted friend\, relative\, and/or mentor who is committed to walking alongside you with empathy and care. \nThe class will take place on Sundays in April from 7:00- 8:30 pm. \nDates: April 2nd\, 16th\, 23rd \nBe confident in your next step.​ \nWe want to help you wisely discern your next step and empower you to make a difference in the life of a child. \nDeciding 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. \n*Course materials will be provided via PDF and/or hardcopy workbook. Additional workbooks can be purchased as an add-on. \n**For those experiencing economic hardship please contact us at info@iamfosteringhope.org for scholarship opportunities.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/make-ready-class-for-prospective-foster-adoptive-parents/2023-04-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230406T205505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T190142Z
UID:10001095-1681898400-1681902000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience: Virtual Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Support for Parents of Teens and Young Adults \nParenting 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. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons. \nContact Jordan Hope Vera at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org for any questions.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parenting-with-resilience-virtual-support-group/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20221213T201526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T173503Z
UID:10001010-1681671600-1681677000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Make Ready Class: For Prospective Foster & Adoptive Parents
DESCRIPTION:The Make Ready Class is for prospective foster and adoptive parents. \nThis is a 3-week class offered virtually by seasoned foster-to-adopt parents. \nBecoming a foster parent is a really big decision and we recommend you have as much support as possible as you take the next step. If you are married\, we strongly recommend you complete the Make Ready class with your spouse. Single adults seeking to foster/adopt are encouraged to complete this course with a trusted friend\, relative\, and/or mentor who is committed to walking alongside you with empathy and care. \nThe class will take place on Sundays in April from 7:00- 8:30 pm. \nDates: April 2nd\, 16th\, 23rd \nBe confident in your next step.​ \nWe want to help you wisely discern your next step and empower you to make a difference in the life of a child. \nDeciding 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. \n*Course materials will be provided via PDF and/or hardcopy workbook. Additional workbooks can be purchased as an add-on. \n**For those experiencing economic hardship please contact us at info@iamfosteringhope.org for scholarship opportunities.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/make-ready-class-for-prospective-foster-adoptive-parents/2023-04-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230124T194722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T195333Z
UID:10001089-1681387200-1681392600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:TBRI® for Partners & Parents
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Fostering Hope church partner or foster/adoptive parent that would like to know more about Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI® )? Come join Fostering Hope experts and TBRI practitioners as we walk through Connecting\, Empowering\, and Correcting Principles from TBRI®. \nThis session will be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/tbri-for-partners-parents/2023-04-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230406T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T205152Z
UID:10001094-1681293600-1681297200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parenting with Resilience: Virtual Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Support for Parents of Teens and Young Adults \nParenting 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. \nWe want to bring together those of us who are walking the journey of raising teens and young adults who have experienced loss\, trauma\, or separation through kinship care\, foster care\, or adoption. This is a community that can be a soft place to land when walking through hard seasons. \nContact Jordan Hope Vera at jordanhope@iamfosteringhope.org for any questions.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/4769/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20221213T201526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T173503Z
UID:10001009-1680462000-1680467400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Make Ready Class: For Prospective Foster & Adoptive Parents
DESCRIPTION:The Make Ready Class is for prospective foster and adoptive parents. \nThis is a 3-week class offered virtually by seasoned foster-to-adopt parents. \nBecoming a foster parent is a really big decision and we recommend you have as much support as possible as you take the next step. If you are married\, we strongly recommend you complete the Make Ready class with your spouse. Single adults seeking to foster/adopt are encouraged to complete this course with a trusted friend\, relative\, and/or mentor who is committed to walking alongside you with empathy and care. \nThe class will take place on Sundays in April from 7:00- 8:30 pm. \nDates: April 2nd\, 16th\, 23rd \nBe confident in your next step.​ \nWe want to help you wisely discern your next step and empower you to make a difference in the life of a child. \nDeciding 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. \n*Course materials will be provided via PDF and/or hardcopy workbook. Additional workbooks can be purchased as an add-on. \n**For those experiencing economic hardship please contact us at info@iamfosteringhope.org for scholarship opportunities.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/make-ready-class-for-prospective-foster-adoptive-parents/2023-04-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230331T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230331T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230302T170936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T171310Z
UID:10001093-1680282000-1680300000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Date Night on Us
DESCRIPTION:We know how difficult it can be to find trauma-informed childcare. At Fostering Hope\, we want to help. On March 31\, we will match families with trauma-informed\, agency-certified sitters. Parents get some time to rest and reconnect knowing their children are being cared for by someone who “gets it”. We need both families in need of caregivers and trained caregivers to make this event a success. Spaces limited.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/date-night-on-us/
LOCATION:Your Home
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230124T194722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T195333Z
UID:10001088-1679572800-1679578200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:TBRI® for Partners & Parents
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Fostering Hope church partner or foster/adoptive parent that would like to know more about Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI® )? Come join Fostering Hope experts and TBRI practitioners as we walk through Connecting\, Empowering\, and Correcting Principles from TBRI®. \nThis session will be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/tbri-for-partners-parents/2023-03-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T211500
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230302T143638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T191744Z
UID:10001092-1679515200-1679519700@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Success: Leadership Roundtable for Foster\, Adoptive\, and Kinship Dads
DESCRIPTION:Calling all foster\, adopt\, and kinship dads who want to connect with other dads and learn how to grow their influence at home and beyond! In this seven-week virtual roundtable\, we will discuss a different leadership value each week and learn how we can take immediate action to apply it in our lives.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/beyond-success-leadership-roundtable-for-foster-adoptive-and-kinship-dads/2023-03-22/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20230124T194722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T195333Z
UID:10001087-1678363200-1678368600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:TBRI® for Partners & Parents
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Fostering Hope church partner or foster/adoptive parent that would like to know more about Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI® )? Come join Fostering Hope experts and TBRI practitioners as we walk through Connecting\, Empowering\, and Correcting Principles from TBRI®. \nThis session will be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/tbri-for-partners-parents/2023-03-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T134747
CREATED:20221013T035330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T204744Z
UID:10001004-1677920400-1677945600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:A Future + A Hope Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nCentral Texas foster care\, adoptive\, and kinship communities\, Welcome Home! \nHome should evoke the most peaceful\, loving emotions. And yet for so many of us\, it does not. How do we change this? How do we create an environment that is joy-filled and restful? How can we be welcoming in the midst of chaos? And how do we help others create this same kind of environment? \nA Future + A Hope Conference 2023 is all about creating spaces for our children – temporary or permanent\, that welcome them home. \nBring a friend\, spouse\, or co-worker and save on ticket costs! \nTicket cost: $30- Single adult ticket/ $50- 2 adult tickets \nChildcare is available at no additional cost. These spaces are limited and fill up very quickly. Childcare registration will close on February 13\, 2023 or until we reach capacity. \nBeverages\, snacks\, and lunch are provided. \n**For those experiencing economic hardship please contact us at info@iamfosteringhope.org for scholarship opportunities. \n*No refunds on registration are offered.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/a-future-a-hope-conference-2023join-a-future-a-hope-conference-to-be-welcomed-into-your-central-texas-home-community-hear-from-local-experts-and-connect-with-others/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Georgetown\, 1333 W University Ave\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Care
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