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SUMMARY:Family Collective
DESCRIPTION:Parenting a child who has experienced trauma and also struggles with ADHD can bring unique challenges\, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Join us as Toni Garrett\, LPC\, NC\, ADHD-CCS\, shares practical\, trauma-informed strategies\, insight\, and encouragement to help caregivers better understand and support their children\, while kids enjoy fun\, hands-on activities to learn about their amazing brains and practice skills that build self-regulation. \nOur Family Collective is our monthly support group for foster\, adoptive and kinship families. Each month\, we gather for pizza and salad\, then break off into sessions by age/grade. Each session is led by local therapists who are trauma informed and want to support our families.  If you are coming but not planning to have dinner\, please email laura@thefosteringcollective.org. \nLocation – South Spring Baptist Church 17002 Hwy 69 in Tyler.\nDinner will be served from 5:30-6:00pm. Sessions will run from 6:00 – 7:00pm. \nContact Tiffany Davault at tiffany@thefosteringcollective.org or 903-253-9144 for more information. \nPlease note the date: August 31st – this will serve for August and September meetings. \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/family-collective-9/
LOCATION:South Spring Baptist Church\, 17002 US-69\, Tyler\, TX\, 75703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T192607Z
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SUMMARY:Mom Collective - A Monthly Virtual Meeting for Foster\, Adoptive and Kinship Moms
DESCRIPTION:Are you a mom who fosters\, has adopted\, or cares for children through kinship placement? Join us online for our Mom Collective Community Group! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms who share similar journeys\, find encouragement\, and build lasting community online together! \nJoin Virtually Here \nMeeting ID: 863 9181 8498/Passcode: 043459
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/mom-collective-a-monthly-virtual-meeting-for-foster-adoptive-and-kinship-moms-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260907T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T195740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T195740Z
UID:1046-1788805800-1788811200@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Longview Mom Collective
DESCRIPTION:Are you a mom who fosters\, has adopted\, or cares for children through kinship placement? Join us for our Mom Collective Community Group in the Longview area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms who share similar journeys\, find encouragement\, and build lasting community. \nContact: \nLed by Jenny Archer and Kara Curfman. Please reach out to Jenny by phone at 903.235.5593 for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/longview-mom-collective-9/
LOCATION:Silver Grizzly\, 100 West Tyler Street\, Longview\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T195032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T195032Z
UID:1044-1788894000-1788899400@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Mount Pleasant Mom Collective
DESCRIPTION:Are you a mom who fosters\, has adopted\, or cares for children through kinship placement? Join us for our Mom Collective Community Group in the Mount Pleasant area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms who share similar journeys\, find encouragement\, and build lasting community. \nContact: \nLed by Jenn Tosh. Please reach out to Jenn via phone at 903.285.1584 or email at Jenn@TheFosteringCollective.org for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/mount-pleasant-mom-collective/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Mount Pleasant Office\, 217 N Jefferson SUITE 2\, Mount Pleasant\, TX\, 75455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260622T180321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T180321Z
UID:922-1788944400-1788955200@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Trauma\, Puberty and the Pull of Drama - How to Restore Peace in Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Special Fall Training Event! \nRaising trauma-impacted kids through puberty can feel like standing in the splash zone of a storm\, but there are compassionate ways to calm the waters. Understanding how survival responses\, hormonal changes\, and drama cycles intersect helps you respond with connection instead of shame. \nAdoption Trauma Coach\, Melody Aguayo\, PhD\, will lead us as we learn how to disrupt unhealthy patterns and restore our own authority in our home. \n$35 – General Admission \n$50 – For 3 hour CEU credit \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/trauma-puberty-and-the-pull-of-drama-how-to-restore-peace-in-your-home/
LOCATION:South Spring Baptist Church\, 17002 US-69\, Tyler\, TX\, 75703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T193000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260708T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T154926Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption 101 - Online Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how you can support children in foster care or explore adoption through Heart Gallery East Texas? \nJoin us for a virtual information session where we’ll guide you through the licensure process for fostering or adopting and highlight the many ways you can make a meaningful impact. You’ll learn about opportunities to serve as a babysitter\, provide support to families\, advocate for children in care\, and more. \nWe’ll also share about some of the incredible children featured in the Heart Gallery—each one waiting for a loving\, permanent family. \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-101-online-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T194818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T194818Z
UID:1042-1789128000-1789131600@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Foster Parents Only Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you a foster parent in East Texas looking for connection and support? You’re not alone. \nJoin our online community group just for foster parents in the East Texas region. This virtual space is designed to help you connect\, share experiences\, and support one another through the unique journey of caring for children in foster care. \nWhether you’re navigating challenges or celebrating small wins\, come be part of a community that truly understands. \nJoin Virtually Here \nMeeting ID: 863 9181 8498/Passcode: 043459
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/foster-parents-only-group-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T194627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T194701Z
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SUMMARY:Tyler Dad Collective
DESCRIPTION: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 Tyler area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other Dads who share similar journeys\, find encouragement\, build lasting community. \nContact:Led by Johnson Ward\, please call 214.693.7556 for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-dad-collective-17/
LOCATION:Torchy’s\, 426 East South Loop 323\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T193348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T193348Z
UID:1028-1789412400-1789417800@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Cherokee County Mom Collective
DESCRIPTION:Are you a mom who fosters\, has adopted\, or cares for children through kinship placement? Join us for our Mom Collective Community Group in Cherokee County area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms who share similar journeys\, find encouragement\, and build lasting community. \nThis group is led by Dusti Stark and Ruth Babel 514.295.2486 or Dusti@ExtendingGrace.us.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/cherokee-county-mom-collective-10/
LOCATION:Chick-Fil-A\, 502 South Jackson Street\, Jacksonville\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T194502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T194502Z
UID:1038-1789498800-1789504200@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Tyler Mom Collective
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLed by Gloria Johnson. Call 903.253.9144 for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-mom-collective-25/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T193953Z
UID:1034-1789646400-1789651800@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Tyler Mom Collective
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact: \nLed by Laura Miller 903.253.9144 or Laura@TheFosteringCollective.org.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-mom-collective-23/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T194258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T194258Z
UID:1036-1789671600-1789677000@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Tyler Mom Collective
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact: \nLed by Tiffany Davault. Call 903.253.9144 or email Tiffany@TheFosteringCollective.org for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-mom-collective-24/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T200554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T200554Z
UID:1051-1789671600-1789677000@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Mount Pleasant Dad Collective
DESCRIPTION: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 Mount Pleasant area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other dads who share similar journeys\, find encouragement\, and build lasting community. \nContact:Please contact Michael Tosh at michaelt1114@yahoo.com for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/mount-pleasant-dad-collective/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Mount Pleasant Office\, 217 N Jefferson SUITE 2\, Mount Pleasant\, TX\, 75455\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T200024Z
UID:1049-1789732800-1789738200@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Tyler Dad Collective
DESCRIPTION: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 Tyler area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other Dads who share similar journeys\, find encouragement\, build lasting community. \nContact:Led by Jeff Sowell and Tony Black. Please call 903.253.9144 or email Justin@TheFosteringCollective.org for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-dad-collective-18/
LOCATION:Whataburger\, 4825 S Broadway Ave\, Tyler\, TX\, 75703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260921T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T193736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T193736Z
UID:1032-1789992000-1789995600@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Parents of Teens Group
DESCRIPTION: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 other through the unique joys and challenges of parenting teens. There is HOPE!\nJoin Virtually Here \nMeeting ID: 863 9181 8498/Passcode: 043459
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/parents-of-teens-group-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T192934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T192934Z
UID:1026-1790078400-1790083800@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Kinship Collective
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/kinship-collective-9/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260818T193602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T193602Z
UID:1030-1790251200-1790256600@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Legacy House Mom Collective
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact:Shana Moland at 903.646.7230 or by email at Shana@TheFosteringCollective.org for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/legacy-house-mom-collective-12/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church – Henderson\, 207 W Main St\, Henderson\, Texas\, 75654\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20260825T164612
CREATED:20260811T192741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192741Z
UID:1005-1803600000-1803859199@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Moms Connect Retreat 2027
DESCRIPTION:Moms Connect Retreat — Broken Bow\, OK | February 26-28\, 2027 \nJoin us for a refreshing weekend away designed especially for foster\, adoptive\, and kinship moms. Life as a caregiver is both beautiful and challenging\, and this retreat is an opportunity to step away from the daily demands\, connect with women who truly understand your journey\, and be encouraged in your calling. \nNestled in the peaceful surroundings of Broken Bow\, Oklahoma\, you’ll enjoy meaningful fellowship\, times of worship\, great food\, laughter\, rest\, and practical encouragement. Whether you’re currently parenting children from hard places or supporting your family through kinship care\, this weekend is designed to help you recharge spiritually\, emotionally\, and relationally. \nWe are honored to welcome Beth Guckenberger as our guest speaker. Beth is a nationally respected author\, speaker\, and co-founder of Back2Back Ministries. With years of experience walking alongside vulnerable children and families\, she brings biblical wisdom\, authenticity\, and hope that will encourage your heart and strengthen you for the journey ahead. \nCome find rest\, build lasting friendships\, and leave feeling renewed and equipped for the important work God has called you to do. \nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! We can’t wait to spend the weekend with you. We will send out details as we get closer to the event with roommate request\, special dietary needs\, and housing assignments. \nRegister Here \n\nRefund policy: If you need to cancel for any reason\, you can receive a full refund up to 30 days before the event.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/moms-connect-retreat-2027/
LOCATION:Pine Lake Resort\, 36 Babbling Brk Trl\, Broken Bow\, 74728\, United States
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