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SUMMARY:A Future and A Hope Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Known: Your Story Matters\nLife can be challenging\, especially for foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families\, and young people who’ve aged out of foster care. Each person carries a story filled with immense obstacles and incredible strength. But the power of your story becomes more vibrant through connection and understanding\, not by facing hardships alone. \nBeing known means having your story truly seen\, heard\, and valued. It means feeling understood; having your unique narrative celebrated in full color. It’s about being truly seen\, heard\, and valued for who you are\, not just your circumstances. Your story matters – not just the challenges you’ve faced\, but the journey you are on and the person you are becoming. \nFor foster and adoptive parents\, being known means their story is appreciated for all its complexity; their sacrifices\, their love\, and their efforts are recognized and appreciated. This requires moving beyond the labels and into the full richness of their family’s journey. \nFor kinship caregivers\, being known means someone acknowledges their story of stepping up for family amid complicated dynamics. Their story deserves resources and support to make their caregiving journey smoother. \nFor young people who have aged out of foster care\, being known means their story is seen beyond their circumstances. It means patiently pursuing them\, even through defense mechanisms. It requires listening to their perspective and experiences and validating their needs. It requires walking alongside them as they create their own path. It’s about being recognized as individuals with hopes\, dreams\, and potential\, rather than merely part of a group defined by circumstances. \nIn a world where it’s easy to feel overlooked\, being known transforms your narrative from grayscale to vibrant color. It offers the comfort of belonging\, where your story is honored and celebrated. The journey from monochrome to color reflects the beauty of each unique story\, illuminating the richness of every individual experience. \nKnown is more than just a word. It’s a promise of hope\, support\, and the celebration of every story. It’s the assurance that you are not just part of a system—you are a story that matters. \nJoin us for the A Future & A Hope Conference 2025 as we come together to celebrate\, empower\, and support foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families\, as well as aged-out youth. Together\, we will create a space where every story is recognized\, connections are made\, and opportunities are created. With each session\, we’ll embrace the vibrant narratives that truly represent who we are.
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LOCATION:Hill Country Bible Church Lakeline\, 12124 Ranch Rd 620 N\, Austin\, TX\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Kinship Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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SUMMARY:Empowered to Connect Conference Simulcast
DESCRIPTION:The Empowered to Connect Conference is a two-day event presented by Show Hope and the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development.\nFeaturing Trust-Based Relational Intervention® methods developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development\, this conference helps bring attachment and connection in families. \nThe simulcast is available in these churches in the Austin area. \n\nHill Country Bible Church Lakeline\n\nRegister for day 1:  \nRegister for day 2 \n2. Antioch Georgetown is hosting at Grace Bible Church at  2100 Shell Rd\, Georgetown\, TX 78628. \nYou can register here: antiochgt.com/etc \n3. Legacy Church  3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard  \nRound Rock\, TX 78665United States \nYou can register here: http://www.legacychurchtx.org/event/empowered-to-connect-simulcast/ \n4. Pond Springs Church\, hosted by STARRY \n13300 Pond Springs Rd.\, Austin TX\, 78729 \nFree admission! \nRSVP: Katelyn.Grubb@starry.org or 512-246-4313 \n5. Discovery Church in Cibolo\, TX – Information coming soon! \n6. Oak Hills Church in San Antonio – Information coming Soon!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/empowered-connect-conference-simulcast/
LOCATION:Hill Country Bible Church Lakeline\, 12124 Ranch Rd 620 N\, Austin\, TX\, 78750\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Future and a Hope Conference for Families
DESCRIPTION:Explore. Connect. Go Deeper at the AFAH Conference.\n\nIf you want to care for the foster & adoptive community\, explore how you are called to serve at AFAH.\nIf you want community with others\, connect to people with similar passions at AFAH.\nIf you want healing for your foster or adoptive child\, go deeper in understanding trauma-informed care at AFAH.
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