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SUMMARY:Ministry Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Engaging the needs in child welfare is something Jesus cares deeply about\, and He invites His Church to join him there. You don’t need to start from scratch! Fostering Hope can guide you\, equip your people\, and provide coaching and support along the way. Join us for this event to get an overview of what that looks like!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/ministry-interest-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development
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SUMMARY:Virtual Foster Care Babysitting Certification Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is a virtual training. CPR/First Aid Certification must be completed separately.\nDuring this virtual training\, you will gain the necessary tools and skills to provide trauma-informed care\, administer medications safely\, and practice safe transportation. \nPlease note that this is a half-day virtual training\, not including CPR/First Aid Certification Training. \nFor those who paid for the canceled training on July 22\, 2023:\n*If you registered and paid for the canceled training on July 22nd\, click here to register for your prepaid training.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/virtual-foster-care-babysitting-training-certification/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Foster Care
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093234
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SUMMARY:Those who know: Talking to our kids about sex
DESCRIPTION:In the journey of parenthood\, one of the topics often regarded as taboo is the subject of sex. What\, when\, where\, and how to have these conversations have always been gray areas. This subject can become even more difficult or intimidating when you add the layer of adversity or sexual trauma some children from hard places have experienced before coming into our homes. \nJoin Fostering Hope’s Director of Programs and fellow adoptive mom\, Dr. Beth Feger as she leads an interactive discussion around talking to our kids about sex. Together we will address the nuances of talking with children who have experienced sexual trauma about the topics of intimacy\, consent\, and sex. \nWherever you are on this journey\, we look forward to seeing you at this month’s Those Who Know: Parent Support session.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/those-who-know-talking-to-our-kids-about-sex/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T140000
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SUMMARY:Those Who Know: Honoring First Families
DESCRIPTION:It is estimated that 70% of children who become involved with the child welfare system will return to their first families. Research shows that even in cases where permeance is found outside of a child’s first family connection to their family remains an integral part of the foundation for a child’s identity and overall self-worth throughout their life. \nJoin Fostering Hope Parent Development Coordinator\, Jordan Vera\, as she leads a discussion on questions to consider and perspectives for navigating relationships with your child’s first family at different levels of involvement. \nShe will be joined by other foster or adoptive parents who have navigated the various relationships represented in the adoption triad or through foster care reunification.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/those-who-know-honoring-first-families/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Parent Support
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SUMMARY:Compassion Building: Helping Foster and Adoptive Families (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Compassion Building:  “Helping Foster and Adoptive Families.” \nJoin us on the way home from work. This 1-hour training is designed for friends and families of foster/adopt/kinship families.  \n Do you know a child who has experienced trauma? Maybe you are not his parent\, but you are his grandparent\, teacher\, babysitter\, or friend of the family. This training is for those who are wishing to understand the children they love and want practical tips to engage with the child better as well as support the family of the child.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/compassion-building-part-3-virtual/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T203000
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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:20210311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T123000
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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:20210128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T154310Z
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SUMMARY:Bedtime Battles: Why Does My Child Have a Hard Time at Bedtime?
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever find yourself with a chatty child right at bedtime? \nFirst they need water\, then it becomes a never ending cycle that never leads to sleep! Then this session is for you! In this session we will discuss why a child from a hard place might have difficulty falling to sleep or staying asleep and some practical tips that might help.  \nOur parent coaching sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nPlease register for this training on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/bedtime-battles-why-does-my-child-have-a-hard-time-at-bedtime/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093234
CREATED:20201204T151915Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: The Impact of Trauma on Development
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood\, delays development. \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 expereince emotional and behavioral issues 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.  \nPlease register on the link below for this event.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-the-impact-of-trauma-on-development/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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