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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: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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T200000
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SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care - January
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-january/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164127Z
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SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care - December
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-december/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164135Z
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SUMMARY:I Said Yes: An Introduction to Foster Care -Nov
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-nov/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T200000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Foster Care - October
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. \nFree Registration
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/introduction-to-foster-care-october/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
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SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-30/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T200000
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SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Foster Care -September
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. \nFree Registration
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/introduction-to-foster-care/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
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SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-16/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
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SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-09/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200902T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T190314Z
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SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-09-02/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200807T181706Z
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SUMMARY:Foster and Adoptive Parent Back-To-School Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our 6 week Fostering Hope support group as we transition our adoptive and foster kids from summer to online learning at home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you trying to juggle work and in-home learning with your kids? Are you struggling with behaviors due to the challenges with your kids attending virtual school? Meet with us on Wednesday nights from August 26 through September 30 to support each other through this time. We’ll connect\, share successes and challenges\, and more importantly encourage one another through this unusual time in our kids’ educational experience. We can do hard things together! \nRegistration is for each meeting\, however\, if you register for one date\, you will continue to receive updates for each of the meetings until the 6 week group is complete. If you have questions\, please contact Julie@fosteringhopeaustin.org
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-and-adoptive-parent-back-to-school-support-group/2020-08-26/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000982-1594150200-1594153800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-07-07/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-06-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200520T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T170007Z
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SUMMARY:Fostering Hope's Church Ministry Development
DESCRIPTION:Especially during these uncertain times\, we cannot stop all the tragedies in families\, but we can have a plan in place to support children and families who enter into the foster care system. Fostering Hope can equip your church to build a ministry that will serve and lead in foster care. We can help your church build family resiliency. \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 short\, 30 minute webinar will share the ministry development plan and what the first step for your church to be a part of the solution.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/fostering-hopes-church-ministry-development/
LOCATION:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000980-1591731000-1591734600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-06-09/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200427T183239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T191759Z
UID:10000983-1589968800-1589972400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Foster Care and the COVID Crisis
DESCRIPTION:All families have been impacted by the Covid-19 Response\, but family populations who are already at-risk feel the crisis even more tragically. Learn more about the risk factors for families and how foster families and agencies are dealing with the additional strain. Join Julie Kouri\, President of Foster Hope Austin\, on May 20 to learn more about the foster care system and the families and children who are served. During the presentation\, foster families and agency representatives will share their experiences and there will be practical steps to meeting the needs of these families and children.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/foster-care-and-the-covid-crisis/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200421T155232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T155326Z
UID:10000979-1589457600-1589463000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Avoiding Power Struggles
DESCRIPTION:**THIS SESSION IS NOW BEING OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register. *** \nWhen we don’t see the meaning behind behaviors\, we are at risk of entering in a power struggle with our children. \nChildren 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. In this session we will discuss these difficult behaviors and how to respond to them using the IDEAL response from TBRI®. 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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-avoiding-power-struggles/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200420T140959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T140959Z
UID:10000978-1588852800-1588858200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Practicing Re-dos
DESCRIPTION:**THIS SESSION IS NOW BEING OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register. *** \nBehavioral re-dos can be a prime way to teach new behaviors. \nA re-do is a chance for you child to do some thing right\, be successful and be praised for it. This parenting strategy for children form a hard place can be a way to stay connected with your child\, even when you are correcting. In this session we will discuss re-dos and how to incorporate them into your everyday life. 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. \n 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-practicing-re-dos/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200408T181507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T134419Z
UID:10000977-1588248000-1588253400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Prioritizing Connection
DESCRIPTION:**THIS SESSION IS NOW BEING OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register. *** \nConnection is the primary source of healing for children form a hard place. \nThere are probably many things competing for your attention\, as a parent these days. You have school at home\, work from home\, plus dinner to get done every night. In this session we will learn why connection with your children from a hard place can be so healing as well as discuss practical strategies to connect with your children. 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.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-prioritizing-connection/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124114
CREATED:20200408T175442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T181822Z
UID:10000976-1587643200-1587648600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Understanding Regulation for Children from a Hard Place
DESCRIPTION:Regulation is a skill learned through attachment and relationship. \nA child who can’t calm themelves down\, focus or complete a task can be very frustrating for parents. Understanding what children need in order to learn skills to regulate can help parents be more compassionate towards behaviors. In this session we will look at regulation and practical ways to help our children from a hard place learn this skill. 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.  \n**THIS SESSION IS NOW BEING OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when 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-coaching-understanding-regulation-for-children-from-a-hard-place/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support
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