Tyler Kinship Collective – Lunch and Learn for Kinship Families

The Fostering Collective 201 Winchester Drive, Tyler

Romans 8:37 says, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." What does it mean to conquer? How does this relate to resiliency?

Join us Tuesday, April 29th as we'll look at resiliency and identify ways we can help our children (and even help ourselves) build resiliency.

Kinship Collective is our monthly lunch and learn community group specifically for kinship providers. Kinship Care is when a relative or family friend is a caregiver to a child. We will meet from 12-1:30 at The Fostering Collective office, 201 Winchester Dr. in Tyler. Invite a friend and join us. Lunch will be provided so please register.

Hope for the Journey Conference 2025

Bethel - South Campus 17121 US 69 south, Tyler, TX, United States

Children and teens need to know they are safe, secure, valued, and loved, yet key developmental and relational needs are often overlooked with traditional parenting models. Hope for the Journey designed to equip parents, caregivers, church leaders, and professionals with the tools to build connection and trust with the children and teens in their care so they can thrive inside and outside their home. 

Across five powerful, highly practical teaching sessions along with additional support resources, Hope for the Journey explores the principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)—a care model designed to meet the unique, sometimes complex needs of children and teens, particularly those impacted by adoption and/or foster care. And as outlined by the Show Hope team, you will see how the fundamentals of TBRI are expressions of the gospel—our faith in action. 

✅ Register to Attend

Henderson Mom Collective

FBC Henderson 207 W Main St, Henderson, United States

A community of foster, adoptive and kinship moms supporting and encouraging each other. To Join, please reach out to Shana Moland at 903-646-7230 or shana@thefosteringcollective.org

Mt Pleasant Dad Collective

The Fostering Collective - Mt. Pleasant Office 217 N Jefferson SUITE 2, Mt Pleasant, TX, United States

A community of foster, adoptive and kinship dads supporting and encouraging each other. Please reach out to Michael Tosh, michaelt1114@yahoo.com, to get involved!

Mt Pleasant | Hope for the Journey Conference 2025

First Baptist Church - Mt Pleasant 2201 Hwy 49, Mt. Pleasant, United States

Children and teens need to know they are safe, secure, valued, and loved, yet key developmental and relational needs are often overlooked with traditional parenting models. Hope for the Journey designed to equip parents, caregivers, church leaders, and professionals with the tools to build connection and trust with the children and teens in their care so they can thrive inside and outside their home. 

Across five powerful, highly practical teaching sessions along with additional support resources, Hope for the Journey explores the principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)—a care model designed to meet the unique, sometimes complex needs of children and teens, particularly those impacted by adoption and/or foster care. And as outlined by the Show Hope team, you will see how the fundamentals of TBRI are expressions of the gospel—our faith in action. 

✅ Register to Attend

The Family Collective- Empathy

South Spring Baptist Church 17002 US-69, Tyler, TX, United States

Fostering and adoption affects the entire family.  We want to take some time in our adult portion this month to focus on this.  Max Heller, the College and Young Adult Pastor at Grace Community Church, grew up in a foster and adoptive home and is going to share some of his experiences.  

Our youth are going to focus on Empathy.  We realize this is so important for all children in a foster and adoptive home.  Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.  It's foundation for healthy relationships.  
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Mt Pleasant Mom Collective

The Fostering Collective - Mt. Pleasant Office 217 N Jefferson SUITE 2, Mt Pleasant, TX, United States

A community of foster, adoptive and kinship moms supporting and encouraging each other. To Join, please reach out to Jenn Tosh at 903-285-1584 or email jenn@thefosteringcollective.org.

Be the Light at the Zoo

Caldwell Zoo 2203 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tyler, TX, United States

Join us on May 10th for Be the Light at the Zoo! In East Texas, there are over 1,200 children in foster care with half of them being sent out of East Texas for care. We can Be the Light for children and their families by raising awareness, supporting families, advocating, or becoming foster or adoptive families.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month and we want our community to join us at the Caldwell Zoo for a day to Be the Light at the Zoo!

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Cherokee County Mom Collective

Fostering Bridges Ministries 1565 FM 2493E, Bullard, United States

Join other foster, adoptive and kinship moms as we fellowship together. To Join, please reach out to Ruth Babel 514-295-2486 or dusti@extendinggrace.us

Mt Pleasant Mom Collective

The Fostering Collective - Mt. Pleasant Office 217 N Jefferson SUITE 2, Mt Pleasant, TX, United States

A community of foster, adoptive and kinship moms supporting and encouraging each other. To Join, please reach out to Jenn Tosh at 903-285-1584 or email jenn@thefosteringcollective.org.

Spring Family Fun Night

Trinity Baptist Church 2830 W Ferguson Rd, Mt Pleasant, TX, United States

Come and join us for an evening of Family Fun.  🎉 

🌮 Food will include taco bar, nachos, and dessert. Fun will include bounce houses, outdoor movie, pickle ball, and more. Enjoy an evening of fellowship and safe playtime for your kids.  Bring the whole family and your lawn chairs. 

This event is open to any foster, adoptive, or kinship family in the greater Mount Pleasant area.   All children must have at least one adult present at all times.  

✅ Register Here!

Mt Pleasant Dad Collective

The Fostering Collective - Mt. Pleasant Office 217 N Jefferson SUITE 2, Mt Pleasant, TX, United States

A community of foster, adoptive and kinship dads supporting and encouraging each other. Please reach out to Michael Tosh, michaelt1114@yahoo.com, to get involved!