RSVP for Upbring: Foster in Texas new parent orientationThis is the first training that an in-process family would take for their journey into foster care. It explores some of basic expectations and requirements needed to qualify to be a foster parent and answers some basic FAQ’s.<a id="LPlnk" href="https://youtu.be/w1wFOQR8vfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://youtu.be/w1wFOQR8vfw</a><a href="http://www.upbring.org" target="_blank">http://www.upbring.org</a>

Upbring Foster Care and Adoption

The Adoption Collaborative of Central Texas presents a foster care and adoption fair. Come learn about local Child Placing Agencies (CPAs) and organizations that work within the child welfare space to provide services and resources to the community.The event will take place at the Georgetown Black Sugar Caffe: 109 W 7th St #105, Georgetown, TX 78626

Adoption Collaborative Foster Care & Adoption Fair

Learn about all of Arrow’s Foster Care opportunities, each with its own requirements: Traditional Foster Care, Professional Foster Care, and Adoption.Sign up here: <a href="https://www.arrow.org/information-meetings/" target="_blank">INFORMATION MEETINGS SCHEDULE & FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS (arrow.org)</a>

Arrow Informational Webinar

Join Settlement Home for Children to learn more about obtaining your foster care/adoption license with their agency!RSVP at <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO5Ozh5-RaZ5ZWf5ckCeQ5mzIStYqOiNvdLZvYphJIQAvEog/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bit.ly/FAPinfonight</a>Contact <a href="mailto:ncabrera@settlementhome.org" target="_blank">ncabrera@settlementhome.org</a> for questions!

The Settlement Home for Children Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

Join the Department of Family and Protective Services and Central Texas Child Placing Agencies for a Virtual Information Session where you can learn about Foster Care and Adoption. Don’t forget to RSVP! If you have any questions, contact <a href="mailto:terri.parsons@dfps.texas.gov" target="_blank">terri.parsons@dfps.texas.gov</a>

DFPS Virtual Information Session

Orientation for new families interested in beginning the process to become foster and adoptive parents. You are welcome to attend the group orientation, or you can schedule one individually. Group orientation is in person every second Thursday of the month. Contact Brittany Viebrock for more information <a href="mailto:bviebrock@helpinghandhome.org" target="_blank">bviebrock@helpinghandhome.org</a>.

Helping Hand Home Orientation

AUSTIN VIRTUAL FOSTER AND ADOPTION INFORMATIONAL ORIENTATIONAs the world moves into a new norm, DePelchin remains committed to hosting our informational orientations for individuals interested in foster care and adoption.&nbsp;Registration is not required.Below is the link to join the orientation:Join Zoom Meeting<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdepelchin.zoom.us%2Fj%2F99257688470%3Fpwd%3Db2xvUEozSTdnNUxDckZvRWZ4WWNjZz09&data=04%7C01%7Csrajabi%40depelchin.org%7C2d22ff7eb53742956ea108d9b441e796%7C78e9b8d9b86849888da457363608f40e%7C1%7C0%7C637739017416137263%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=RPFTZcVQc%2FiNTA%2FhzDnel7YEwiMijMhNCguaBDLMYBE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://depelchin.zoom.us/j/99257688470?pwd=b2xvUEozSTdnNUxDckZvRWZ4WWNjZz09</a>Meeting ID: 992 5768 8470Passcode: 789131One tap mobile: +13462487799 US (Houston)

DePelchin Informational Orientation

Join Settlement Home for Children to learn more about obtaining your foster care/adoption license with their agency!RSVP at <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO5Ozh5-RaZ5ZWf5ckCeQ5mzIStYqOiNvdLZvYphJIQAvEog/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bit.ly/FAPinfonight</a>Contact <a href="mailto:ncabrera@settlementhome.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ncabrera@settlementhome.org</a> for questions!

The Settlement Home for Children Foster Care & Adoption Orientation 2022-12-15

SAFE’s Foster and Adopt in Austin program provides foster care, adoption services, and kinship care to families in Central Texas. Orientations are held virtually twice per month. For specific dates and to RSVP, <a href="https://www.safeaustin.org/attend-a-foster-adopt-program-orientation/" target="_blank">please use this form.</a>

SAFE Foster Care Orientation

SAFE Foster Care Orientation 2022-12-27

We host foster parent orientation every single Wednesday virtually from 6-8 PM. Families can register on our website.
<a id="LPlnk265828" href="http://www.pathway.org/programs/foster-care/training-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">http://www.pathway.org/programs/foster-care/training-calendar/</a>

Pathways Foster Parent Orientation

Pathways Foster Parent Orientation 2022-12-28

The Adoption Collaborative of Central Texas is hosting an in-person paper match on Wednesday, February 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm. Address: 401 North Alexander Street, Belton, TX 76513This event is open to all families, including families who are interested in learning more about foster care and adoption, as well as already licensed families.

Adoption Collaborative Paper Match 

Adoption Collaborative February Paper Match

We understand that life can get busy and finding time to attend an informational meeting can be hard. Circles of Care will be hosting online informational webinars each month to assist with answering any questions regarding the process and requirements to become a foster parent or respite provider.Why YOU Should Attend:• Live Webinar where YOUR questions are answered• Learn about the NEED for foster parents and respite providers across the state of Texas• Learn the requirements to become a foster parent or respite provider• Receive Information from the comfort of YOUR own home• No commitment is necessaryThere are so many children in need of a loving home. Take the first step in making a difference that lasts a lifetime.Please register for a meeting here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623" target="_self">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623</a>

Circles of Care Information Meeting

During the orientation, our caring staff will walk you through the process of fostering and adopting a child or children in foster care. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about fostering or adopting a child or children in need, in addition to meeting other families who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.RSVP Here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-texas-virtual-foster-and-adoption-informational-orientation-tickets-301405220127" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-texas-virtual-foster-and-adoption-informational-orientation-tickets-301405220127</a>

Giocosa Foster Parent Orientation

Join the Department of Family and Protective Services and Central Texas Child Placing Agencies for a Virtual Information Session where you can learn about Foster Care and Adoption. Don’t forget to RSVP! Register for an upcoming meeting here: <a href="https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/Information_Meetings/07.asp" target="_self">https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/Information_Meetings/07.asp</a>If you have any questions, contact Terri Parsons &lt;Terri.Parsons@dfps.texas.gov&gt;

DFPS Information Meeting

Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Information Meeting

Join the Department of Family and Protective Services and Central Texas Child Placing Agencies for a Virtual Information Session where you can learn about Foster Care and Adoption. Don’t forget to RSVP!Register for an upcoming meeting here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/Information_Meetings/07.asp">https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/Information_Meetings/07.asp</a>If you have any questions, contact&nbsp;Terri Parsons &lt;Terri.Parsons@dfps.texas.gov&gt;

DFPS

Join the Department of Family and Protective Services and Central Texas Child Placing Agencies for a Virtual Information Session where you can learn about Foster Care and Adoption. Don’t forget to RSVP!Register for an upcoming meeting here:<a href="https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/Information_Meetings/07.asp">https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/Information_Meetings/07.asp</a>If you have any questions, contactTerri Parsons &lt;Terri.Parsons@dfps.texas.gov&gt;

DFPS Virtual Information Session 2023

We understand that life can get busy and finding time to attend an informational meeting can be hard. Circles of Care will be hosting online informational webinars each month to assist with answering any questions regarding the process and requirements to become a foster parent or respite provider.Why YOU Should Attend:• Live Webinar where YOUR questions are answered• Learn about the NEED for foster parents and respite providers across the state of Texas• Learn the requirements to become a foster parent or respite provider• Receive Information from the comfort of YOUR own home• No commitment is necessaryThere are so many children in need of a loving home. Take the first step in making a difference that lasts a lifetime.Please register for an information meeting here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623" target="_self">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623</a>

Circles of Care Informational Meeting

Circles of Care

These information meetings are hosted by Foster Community and facilitated by different Child Placing Agencies in Region 7. These information meetings are open to all but targeting the Region 7’s counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hays, Hill, Lampasas, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Llano, Madison, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Robertson, San Saba, Travis, Washington, and Williamson.Click the link below to register for one of our fall info meetings:<a href="https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/Information_Meetings/07.asp">Get Started! (TARE) (texas.gov)</a>

Foster care/Adoption Info Session

Collaborative Foster care/Adoption Info Session

Orientation is required for all those wishing to become foster/adoptive parents or to transfer from another child placing agency. During orientation we will discuss the history of Pathways, the types of programs we offer, the population of children we work with, and how to become a foster/adoptive parent with Pathways.Register for an orientation here: <a href="https://www.pathway.org/foster-care/training-calendar/" target="_self">https://www.pathway.org/foster-care/training-calendar/</a>

Pathways Youth and Family Services Information Meeting 

Learn about all of Arrow’s Foster Care opportunities, each with its own requirements: Traditional Foster Care, Professional Foster Care, and Adoption.Register here: <a href="https://www.arrow.org/information-meetings/" target="_self">https://www.arrow.org/information-meetings/</a>

Arrow Information Meeting

We understand that life can get busy and finding time to attend an informational meeting can be hard. Circle of Care will be hosting online informational webinars each month to assist with answering any questions regarding the process and requirements to become a foster parent or respite provider.Please register for Informational Meeting at: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623</a>

To ensure you receive timely assignment of a Divinity Foster Home Developer to serve your family, please make sure that you have contacted our agency PRIOR&nbsp;to registering for training. Please call 830.890.5838 or email at: info@divinityfamilyservices.com. Registering for training does not automatically trigger the assignment of a Foster Home Developer. ‍ Module 1 - Orientation, TBRI, Psychotropic Medication Administration (Annual Requirement)Module 2 - Normalcy, Human Trafficking, Cultural Competency, Communicable Diseases, Water Safety, Reporting Abuse &amp; Neglect (Annual Requirement)Module 3 - Disaster &amp; Emergency Planning, Transportation, Caregiver Roles, Infant &amp; Child Development, Grief &amp; LossModule 4 - Trauma Informed Care 1 &amp; 2

Divinity Family Services Orientation 

Divinity Orientation

During the Orientation, we will walk you through the process of fostering, or fostering with the hope of adopting a child or children in foster care. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about fostering or adopting a child or children in need, in addition to meeting other families who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.There are many steps designed by the state child welfare system to qualify families to be licensed as a foster or adoptive home. We work within these requirements and bring expertise and added support to help you navigate the system. All our families are trained and licensed for both foster care and adoption. Though some families within our community desire only to foster and others might have the goal of adoption, we find it most efficient and practical for our families to be dual licensed as we have seen the outcome of cases change as well as family’s desires transform. We want to be prepared for all outcomes and make the process as seamless as possible.Below is the link to join the orientation:Join Zoom Meeting<div><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdepelchin.zoom.us%2Fj%2F99257688470%3Fpwd%3Db2xvUEozSTdnNUxDckZvRWZ4WWNjZz09&data=05%7C01%7Csrajabi%40depelchin.org%7C320a0b630cf840808fe608dac35c4779%7C78e9b8d9b86849888da457363608f40e%7C1%7C0%7C638037098511379086%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=w%2B6ZnryzE9GgkE%2FGhvYs4n0wEycctXz%2FVGNaM1Sxn4A%3D&reserved=0">https://depelchin.zoom.us/j/99257688470?pwd=b2xvUEozSTdnNUxDckZvRWZ4WWNjZz09</a></div>Meeting ID: 992 5768 8470Passcode: 789131One tap mobile: +13462487799 US (Houston)

DePelchin Information Meeting

Orientation is required for all those wishing to become foster/adoptive parents or to transfer from another child placing agency. During orientation we will discuss the history of Pathways, the types of programs we offer, the population of children we work with, and how to become a foster/adoptive parent with Pathways.Register for an orientation here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pathway.org/foster-care/training-calendar/">https://www.pathway.org/foster-care/training-calendar/</a>

Pathways Youth and Family Services

Helping Hand Home’s Foster and Adoption Program is licensing families!Starting May 12th, we will have in-person orientations every second Thursday of the month at 6pm.RSVP to an orientation by emailing Traci Battle at &lt;tbattle@helpinghandhome.org&gt;

Helping Hand Home Information Meeting

We understand that life can get busy and finding time to attend an informational meeting can be hard. Circles of Care will be hosting online informational webinars each month to assist with answering any questions regarding the process and requirements to become a foster parent or respite provider.Why YOU Should Attend:• Live Webinar where YOUR questions are answered• Learn about the NEED for foster parents and respite providers across the state of Texas• Learn the requirements to become a foster parent or respite provider• Receive Information from the comfort of YOUR own home• No commitment is necessaryThere are so many children in need of a loving home. Take the first step in making a difference that lasts a lifetime.Please register for an information meeting here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623</a>

Circles of Care Orientation

Learn about all of Arrow’s Foster Care opportunities, each with its own requirements: Traditional Foster Care, Professional Foster Care, and Adoption.Register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arrow.org/information-meetings/">https://www.arrow.org/information-meetings/</a>

Arrow

Orientation is required for all those wishing to become foster/adoptive parents or to transfer from another child placing agency. During orientation we will discuss the history of Pathways, the types of programs we offer, the population of children we work with, and how to become a foster/adoptive parent with Pathways.Register for an orientation here:<a href="https://www.pathway.org/foster-care/training-calendar/">https://www.pathway.org/foster-care/training-calendar/</a>

During the Orientation, we will walk you through the process of fostering, or fostering with the hope of adopting a child or children in foster care. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about fostering or adopting a child or children in need, in addition to meeting other families who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.There are many steps designed by the state child welfare system to qualify families to be licensed as a foster or adoptive home. We work within these requirements and bring expertise and added support to help you navigate the system. All our families are trained and licensed for both foster care and adoption. Though some families within our community desire only to foster and others might have the goal of adoption, we find it most efficient and practical for our families to be dual licensed as we have seen the outcome of cases change as well as family’s desires transform. We want to be prepared for all outcomes and make the process as seamless as possible.Below is the link to join the orientation:Join Zoom Meeting<div><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdepelchin.zoom.us%2Fj%2F99257688470%3Fpwd%3Db2xvUEozSTdnNUxDckZvRWZ4WWNjZz09&data=05%7C01%7Csrajabi%40depelchin.org%7C320a0b630cf840808fe608dac35c4779%7C78e9b8d9b86849888da457363608f40e%7C1%7C0%7C638037098511379086%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=w%2B6ZnryzE9GgkE%2FGhvYs4n0wEycctXz%2FVGNaM1Sxn4A%3D&reserved=0">https://depelchin.zoom.us/j/99257688470?pwd=b2xvUEozSTdnNUxDckZvRWZ4WWNjZz09</a></div>Meeting ID: 992 5768 8470Passcode: 789131One tap mobile: +13462487799 US (Houston)

DePelchin

Orientations are held monthly. For your safety and the safety of our staff, orientations will be held online via video during the COVID-19 pandemic. Register for an information meeting here: <a href="https://www.safeaustin.org/attend-a-foster-adopt-program-orientation/" target="_self">https://www.safeaustin.org/attend-a-foster-adopt-program-orientation/</a>

SAFE Information Meeting

These information meetings are hosted by Foster Community and facilitated by different Child Placing Agencies in Region 7. These information meetings are open to all but targeting the Region 7’s counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hays, Hill, Lampasas, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Llano, Madison, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Robertson, San Saba, Travis, Washington, and Williamson.Click the link below to register for one of our fall info meetings:<a href="https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/Get_Started/Information_Meetings/07.asp">Get Started! (TARE) (texas.gov)</a>

Region 7 Collab Info Meeting

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