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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T123000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
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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/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
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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/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
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:20260411T194135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T152104Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T170000
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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:20260411T194135
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210713T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T184943Z
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SUMMARY:Avoiding Meltdowns Through Proactive Correction
DESCRIPTION:As parents\, we can run out of strategies to help us correct our children’s overwhelming behaviors. \nProactively correcting the patterned behavior our children express can help reduce our frustration\, as parents. In this session\, we will explore the TBRI® Strategies of Correcting to help us expand our parenting tools. 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 event will be held online. Please register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/avoiding-meltdowns-through-proactive-correction/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210315T182047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T182047Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210819T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T170348Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Care Babysitting Training
DESCRIPTION:Participating 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! \nYou don’t want to miss 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 one day** training you will be required to participate in. The first portion is Care for Babysitting\, Administering Medications and Safe Transportation. The second portion is 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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-care-babysitting-training/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T184211Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Trauma on a Child's Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood can lead to frustrating behaviors in children. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might not always understand the “why” behind our child’s behavior. We might even catch ourselves thinking\, “why don’t you just act your age?” In this session\, we will take a closer look into how our children can be delayed in development and experience overwhelming behaviors due to trauma.  \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. Please register using the link below. 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/the-impact-of-trauma-on-a-childs-behavior/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
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SUMMARY:Access to the Experts: TBRI® through the Teen Years
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope presents an Access to the Experts event: “TBRI® Through the Teen Years” featuring guest speaker\, Jacob Huereca. \nThe teenage years can be a difficult transition for parents and adolescents. 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.  \nAre you a kinship caregiver\, foster or adoptive parent\, youth pastor\, mentor or teacher of an adolescent in care? So what does it look like to be a safe adult in the life of an adolescent who has experienced loss\, trauma\, or the foster care system?  \nJoin us as Jacob Huereca walks us through how to parent using TBRI through the Teen Years!  \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. \nAbout our Speaker:  \nJacob Huereca is currently the Chief Executive Officer for Connections Individual and Family Services in New Braunfels\, Texas. Prior to joining Connections\, Jacob was the Executive Director at New Life Children’s Center and has spent the majority of his career working with at-risk youth and their families. Jacob received his undergraduate social work degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo and his Master’s degree in social work from The University of Texas at Austin. Jacob studied Community and Administrative Leadership with a focus on non-profit management and has a strong passion for organizational science and organizational culture. Jacob became an Andeavor Fellow through the San Antonio Area Foundation in 2019\, was a graduate of the 2020 class of New Braunfels Leadership and is a sought-after trainer as a Trust-Based Relational Practitioner. \nJacob is the father of 6 children\, has been a foster parent and has two adopted children. Jacob is originally from Las Vegas\, Nevada but considers Texas home! He loves his faith\, to fish\, and to get outdoors and spend time with his children. \nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 26th at 9:30-1:00 pm \nAddress: 13300 Pond Springs Rd Austin\, TX 78729
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/access-to-the-experts-tbri-through-the-teen-years/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210527T144640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T172338Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to TBRI
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nIn this session we will learn about the impact of trauma on a developing brain as well as some key introductory insights from Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). We will learn the importance of asking “what happened to you\,”instead of “what’s wrong with you?” \nTBRI® is an attachment-based\, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable 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 \nLunch will be provided for all particpants. There is limited space for child care. \nTickets are not refundable.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/intro-to-tbri/
LOCATION:First Baptist Belton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T165216Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Support: Avoiding Power Struggles When the Power is Mine to Share
DESCRIPTION:When we don’t see the meaning behind behaviors\, we are at risk of entering in a power struggle with our children. Children who have experienced trauma have overwhelming behaviors. As parents we must see the meaning behind the behavior and meet the need for our child to prevent power struggles and optimize healing. In this 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. \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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-support-avoiding-power-struggles-when-the-power-is-mine-to-share/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
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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. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Foster Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210302T173905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T174303Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Support: 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 support 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 a virtual session. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call after 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-support-leaving-room-for-myself/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20201026T141107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T174954Z
UID:10001022-1618513200-1618516800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care- April
DESCRIPTION:Be confident in your next step! Learn more about the 5 Needs in the Foster Care Community and how you can play a vital role in caring for a child and family.  This presentation will provide statistics about the foster children and families of origin\, and a high-level view of the organizations and agencies in the foster care system.  We will also share the basic process of how children come into care and how to become a foster or adoptive family. Next steps will be provided if you want to support a family or child\, become a foster/adoptive parent\, or explore more about any of the roles. \nPlease register for this free event.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-april/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210120T163431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T192335Z
UID:10001030-1617955200-1617987600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Hope For The Journey Simulcast
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope is streaming this year’s Hope for the Journey Conference. \n  \nWe have a North and South location available – \nFostering Hope Family Center – 13300 Pond Springs Rd. Austin\, TX 78729* \nFBC San Marcos – 325 W. McCarty Ln. San Marcos\, TX 78666 \n*Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided at each location.  \n*As per state and local guidelines\, social distancing will be followed where possible\, including the wearing of masks. \n  \nThe aim of this virtual event will be to shepherd parents and caregivers to a deeper understanding of their children’s needs. As more and more families have responded to meeting the needs of vulnerable children by adopting and providing foster care\, the demand for practical and proven resources and tools continues to grow. We are prayerful the Hope for the Journey Conference will help meet these needs and further resource churches in their endeavors to be beacons of hope and encouragement for families in their congregation and surrounding communities.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/hope-for-the-journey-simulcast/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210302T181014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T181014Z
UID:10000947-1617883200-1617888600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support: 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 support 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.  \nYou will receive the link to join the Zoom call when you register.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-support-creating-a-balance-of-structure-and-nurture/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20201026T140856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164207Z
UID:10001021-1616698800-1616702400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care - March
DESCRIPTION:Be confident in your next step! Learn more about the 5 Needs in the Foster Care Community and how you can play a vital role in caring for a child and family.  This presentation will provide statistics about the foster children and families of origin\, and a high-level view of the organizations and agencies in the foster care system.  We will also share the basic process of how children come into care and how to become a foster or adoptive family. Next steps will be provided if you want to support a family or child\, become a foster/adoptive parent\, or explore more about any of the roles. \nPlease register for this free event
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-march/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210201T154554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T175041Z
UID:10001032-1616673600-1616679000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Is My Child Angry or Scared? Recognizing My Child's Fear Responses
DESCRIPTION:Many times when a child who has live through trauma is operating with fear\, it looks like they are angry. \nFear bullies children to display what looks like bad behavior . It can be frustrating\, as parents\, to not recognize where the behavior is coming from and easier to react to their behavior than the need behind it. When we can recognize our child’s fear responses\, we can meet the need and help our child feel safe and move them out of their fear responses. In this session we will take a closer look at how trauma in early child impacts a child’s fear responses. We will also find the hope in applying strategies to help our child heal and grow.  \nOur parent support sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants and a facilitator that has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma. 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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/is-my-child-angry-or-scared-recognizing-my-childs-fear-responses/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210201T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T194412Z
UID:10001031-1615464000-1615469400@iamfosteringhope.org
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 child about their difficult story . We might find ourselves wondering if they will be re-traumatized or if we will hurt them by talking about it. The truth is\, many times\, they are already thinking about thier 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 story.  \nOur parent support sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants and a facilitator that has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma. 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/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/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210224T200516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T200516Z
UID:10001033-1615464000-1615465800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Church Partnership with Fostering Hope
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Fostering Hope can equip your church community to support people who want to get involved caring for kids and families.  Find out how to partner with us and how the role of a Ministry Advocacy Team is vital to the development of a foster and adoption ministry.   The audience for this presentation is for church leadership and layleaders who are interested in partnering with us or starting a ministry.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/church-partnership-with-fostering-hope/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210114T144551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T194148Z
UID:10001029-1614254400-1614259800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Proactive Correcting: Teaching My Child New Skills
DESCRIPTION:A child who has experienced early childhood trauma can have behaviors that are overwhelming for their parents. \nAs parents we may feel like we’ve run our of strategies to correct our child. Correcting a child proactively is key to teaching them new skills. This parenting strategy for children form a hard place can be a way to stay connected with your child. In this session we will discuss TBRI ® re-dos and how to incorporate them with your child to teach them new skills\, like obey the first time or being respectful.  \nOur parent support sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants and a facilitator that has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma. 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 in the link below. 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-proactive-correcting-teaching-my-child-new-skills/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20201026T140628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164211Z
UID:10001020-1613674800-1613678400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care - February
DESCRIPTION:Be confident in your next step! Learn more about the 5 Needs in the Foster Care Community and how you can play a vital role in caring for a child and family.  This presentation will provide statistics about the foster children and families of origin\, and a high-level view of the organizations and agencies in the foster care system.  We will also share the basic process of how children come into care and how to become a foster or adoptive family. Next steps will be provided if you want to support a family or child\, become a foster/adoptive parent\, or explore more about any of the roles. \nPlease register for this free event
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/i-said-yes-an-introduction-to-foster-care-february/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20201123T202625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T202625Z
UID:10001024-1613206800-1613219400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care Babysitting Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:Our next Babysitting Training is February 2021!\nRegistration will open December 8th\, 2020. Fill out the form below to be notified when registration opens.\nBefore registering\, you must already have a primary foster family and agency selected. (See FAQs page) \nParticipating Agencies:  Arrow\, CPS\, Circles of Care\, Depelchin\, Divinity Family Services\, Giocosa\, Helping Hand Home\, Pathways\, PCHAS\, SAFE\, Settlement Home\, STARRY and Upbring \nThere will be 2 training sessions you will be required to join through Zoom.  One for CPR/First Aid on Thursday February 4th\, 2021 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. The second for  Babysitting Training\, Medication Administration and Transportation training on Saturday February 13th from 9:00am-12:30pm . Both of these trainings must be attended live over Zoom to receive your certificates and become certified.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/fcbtfeb2021/2021-02-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T194135
CREATED:20210113T184755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T181058Z
UID:10001028-1613044800-1613050200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:It's Not His Fault: Understanding My Child's Relationship Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood\, impacts a child’s relationships\, even later in life. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might not always understand why it might be difficult for our child to form healthy relationships . We might find ourselves wondering if they will be able to attach to us\, be good friends or get along with thier siblings. In this session we will take a closer look at how our child’s history influences thier attachment patters and in turn their relationship with us and others. We will also find the hope in applying connection strategies to help our child heal and grow.  \nOur parent support sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants and a facilitator that has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma. 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. Please register for the training on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-its-not-his-fault-understanding-my-childs-relationship-patterns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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