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SUMMARY:Partnering with Fostering Hope for Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community.  \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 session will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution. We’ll explain the role of the Ministry Advocacy Team and the resources Fostering Hope offers to equip your church community.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/partnering-with-fostering-hope-for-ministry-development-7/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T120000
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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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180501
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T055712Z
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SUMMARY:Make Ready Class
DESCRIPTION:Be 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 there are many who have gone down this path before and there is lots of wisdom and support along the way.  \nThis Zoom class will be from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM every Thursday in April 2022.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/make-ready-class/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180501
CREATED:20220223T044339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T044339Z
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SUMMARY:I Said Yes! An Introduction to Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the 5 needs of foster care and how you can be an important part in changing the life of a child and family! \nThere 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 community better\, join us for this hopeful introduction to foster care. Q&A is available after the presentation.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-8/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180501
CREATED:20211128T044631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T044631Z
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SUMMARY:Partnering with Fostering Hope for Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community.  \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 session will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution. We’ll explain the role of the Ministry Advocacy Team and the resources Fostering Hope offers to equip your church community.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/partnering-with-fostering-hope-for-ministry-development-6/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180501
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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180501
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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180501
CREATED:20211217T163748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T163748Z
UID:10001056-1645812000-1645889400@iamfosteringhope.org
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:20220219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180501
CREATED:20211129T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T034225Z
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SUMMARY:Fostering Hope Babysitting Certification Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:We are so glad you have decided to support foster families and children in your community!  \nOur 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. \nParticipating Agencies:  Arrow\, Angelheart\, CPS\, Circles of Care\, Depelchin\, Divinity Family Services\, Giocosa\, Helping Hand Home\, Pathways\, PCHAS\, SAFE\, Settlement Home\, STARRY and Upbring \nThis training is for those who are 21+ 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*Content 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\, experiences and encourage taking breaks or seeking support when necessary. If you have any concerns or questions before registration\, please contact us at info@iamfosteringhope.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/fostering-hope-babysitting-certification-training-virtual/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211128T044028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T044028Z
UID:10001051-1645099200-1645101000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Partnering with Fostering Hope for Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community.  \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 session will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution. We’ll explain the role of the Ministry Advocacy Team and the resources Fostering Hope offers to equip your church community.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/partnering-with-fostering-hope-for-ministry-development-5/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211217T203742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T203742Z
UID:10001058-1643284800-1643290200@iamfosteringhope.org
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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211025T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T182335Z
UID:10001046-1643112000-1643115600@iamfosteringhope.org
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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211123T193442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T193820Z
UID:10001048-1642705200-1642708800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:I Said Yes!  An Introduction to Foster Care
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 community better\, join us for this hopeful introduction to foster care. Q&A is available after the presentation.  \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Foster Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211123T200354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T200354Z
UID:10001050-1642680000-1642681800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Partnering with Fostering Hope for Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community.  \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 session will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution. We’ll explain the role of the Ministry Advocacy Team and the resources Fostering Hope offers to equip your church community.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/partnering-with-fostering-hope-for-ministry-development-4/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211217T202522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T202522Z
UID:10001057-1642075200-1642080600@iamfosteringhope.org
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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211217T222652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T222652Z
UID:10001059-1641978000-1641990600@iamfosteringhope.org
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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211123T195035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T195035Z
UID:10001049-1639483200-1639485000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Partnering with Fostering Hope for Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community.  \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 session will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution. We’ll explain the role of the Ministry Advocacy Team and the resources Fostering Hope offers to equip your church community.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/partnering-with-fostering-hope-for-ministry-development-3/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20210823T145159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T170506Z
UID:10001038-1639213200-1639236600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Babysitting Training - December (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Our December event will now be OFFERED VIRTUALLY!  \n*Content 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 consious of their own needs\, experiances and encourage taking breaks or seeking support when necessary. If you have any concerns or questions prior to registration\, please contact us at info@iamfosteringhope.org \nParticipating Agencies:  Arrow\, Angelheart\, CPS\, Circles of Care\, Depelchin\, Divinity Family Services\, Giocosa\, Helping Hand Home\, Pathways\, PCHAS\, SAFE\, Settlement Home\, STARRY and Upbring \nWe are so glad you have decided to support foster families and children in your community! \nYou don’t want to miss out! \nRegistration is now open for this event and will close on November 26th (or whenever tickets are sold out).\nPlease read through all the FAQs below before registering.  \nThis training is for those who are 21+ looking to offer short-term childcare (up to 72 hours) for licensed foster families in the Greater Austin area.  \nThere will be a 2-part training you will be required to participate in\, both offered via Zoom. \nPortion 1: Trauma Informed Care for Babysitting\, Administering Medications and Safe Transportation.  \nPortion 2: CPR/First Aid certification** Training . Both of these trainings MUST be attended* to receive your certification and the certificates to be sent to your chosen agencies.  \n**If you have received your CPR/First Aid certification in the last 12 months\, your cards are valid & you are not required to participate in the CPR/First Aid portion of training.  \nFees –\nTraining Registration: $20.00 (Due at time of registration)* \nBackground Checks: $37.00 (This will be paid separately)
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-care-babysitting-training-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
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:20211115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20211115T163835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T163835Z
UID:10001047-1636966800-1636979400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:TBRI® Connecting through Correction
DESCRIPTION:Come 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/tbri-connecting-through-correction/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T182457Z
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SUMMARY:I Said Yes! An Introduction to Foster Care
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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-7/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
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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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20210928T175635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T175823Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community. \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 session will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution. We’ll explain the role of the Ministry Advocacy Team and the ongoing resources Fostering Hope offers to equip your church community. \nRegister for Free
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/3187/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20210923T150855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T151133Z
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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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20210317T182244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T182244Z
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SUMMARY:I Said Yes! An Introduction to Foster Care
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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-6/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
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/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
CREATED:20210722T141720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T171237Z
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SUMMARY:Partner with Fostering Hope for Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a foster and adoption ministry that will serve and lead in the foster care community. \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 session will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution. We’ll explain the role of the Ministry Advocacy Team and the ongoing resources Fostering Hope offers to equip your church community.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/partner-with-fostering-hope-for-ministry-development-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180502
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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