The Fostering Collective

Parents of Teens Group

Virtual

Raising teens isn't easy - let's navigate it together. Are you a foster, adoptive, or kinship caregiver to a teen? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Join our Virtual Community Group created just for families like yours — a space to connect, share, and support each […]

Tyler Mom Collective

The Fostering Collective - Tyler Office 201 Winchester Drive, Tyler, United States

Are you a mom who fosters, has adopted, or cares for children through kinship placement? Join us for our Mom Collective Community Group for the Tyler area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms who share similar journeys, find encouragement, and build lasting community. Contact:Gloria Johnson at 903-253-9144 for more […]

Hope for the Journey – Tyler Training

Bethel Bible Church 17121 US Hwy 69, Tyler, Texas

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 is a training designed to equip parents, caregivers, church leaders, and professionals with the tools to build connection and trust with the children and teens […]

Foster Care and Adoption 101 – Online Meeting

Virtual

Want to learn more about helping children in foster care or adopting through Heart Gallery East Texas?Join us online for an informational session where we’ll walk through the licensure process to foster or adopt and explore the many ways you can make a difference. You’ll discover opportunities to become a babysitter, provide support, advocate for […]

Mt. Pleasant Dad Collective

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

Are you a Dad who fosters, has adopted, or cares for children through kinship placement? Join us for our Dad Collective Community Group for the Mt. Pleasant area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other dads who share similar journeys, find encouragement, and build lasting community. Contact:Please contact Michael Tosh michaelt1114@yahoo.com […]

Kinship Collective

The Fostering Collective - Tyler Office 201 Winchester Drive, Tyler, United States

This Community Group gathers to help kinship families, relatives or family friends find the tools and support to connect and learn together. Lunch is provided.  Call 903-253-9144 with any questions. Register Here

Hope for the Journey – Mount Pleasant Training

The Harmony Pittsburg Association 403 Daingerfield Street, Pittsburg, 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 is a training designed to equip parents, caregivers, church leaders, and professionals with the tools to build connection and trust with the children and teens […]

Church Leadership Lunch – Lindale

Brisket Love 15338 FM-829, Lindale, Texas

Church Leaders - you are invited to lunch and a conversation at Brisket Love in Lindale on April 29th at 11:30am! Our hope with this meeting is to connect with church leadership in the area to raise awareness about the current realities facing children in foster care in our region, as well as highlight opportunities […]

Legacy House Mom Collective

First Baptist Church - Henderson 207 W Main St, Henderson, Texas, United States

Are you a mom who fosters, has adopted, or cares for children through kinship placement? Join us for our Legacy House Mom Collective Community Group in the Henderson area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms who share similar journeys, find encouragement, and build lasting community. Contact:Shana Moland at 903-646-7230 […]

Certified Babysitter Training

Shiloh Road Church of Christ 1801 Shiloh Road, Tyler, Texas

We are excited to offer a one time training that we partner with local child placing agencies to certify sitters for foster families.  Participating agencies include 4Kids4Families, Arrow, Bair, TBHC, Methodist Children's Home, Grace Manor, Christian Homes, Azleway, UpBring, Hope Haven, Buckner, Compass Connection and Noble. First Aid and CPR begins promptly at 5 pm and […]