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SUMMARY:Lake Day
DESCRIPTION:We invite all of our foster\, adoptive and kinship families out to Green Acres Baptist Church Retreat Center at Lake Tyler for a great day of fun in the sun on June 6th  from 10am-2pm.   We will have swimming\, boat rides\, water slides and more.  Bring your swimsuits\, sunscreen\, towels\, lawn chairs and join us for some food and fun. \nLunch will be provided. \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/lake-day/
LOCATION:Green Acres Baptist Church Retreat Center\, 16163 N Peninsula Road\, Whitehouse\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T175842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T175842Z
UID:865-1780920000-1780925400@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 Johnson Ward\, please call 214-693-7556 for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-dad-collective-15/
LOCATION:Torchy’s\, 426 East South Loop 323\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T173621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T173621Z
UID:861-1780945200-1780950600@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-8/
LOCATION:Chick-Fil-A\, 502 South Jackson Street\, Jacksonville\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T180822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T180822Z
UID:867-1781085600-1781091000@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Popsicles in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Popsicles in the Park at Mount Pleasant Sports Complex! This fun and relaxed meet-up is a great opportunity for foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families to connect\, build community\, and enjoy time together outdoors. Bring the kids\, meet new friends\, and cool off with popsicles while the children play. We can’t wait to see you there for a morning of connection\, encouragement\, and summer fun!
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/popsicles-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Sports Complex\, 100 Billy Wayne Flanagan Parkway\, Mount Pleasant\, Texas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T173143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T173143Z
UID:855-1781265600-1781269200@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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T193716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T193716Z
UID:887-1781373600-1781380800@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Hang Out - Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Mount Pleasant for a fun-filled Hang Out for foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families! Bring the kids and enjoy an evening of water slides\, pizza\, and connection with other families who understand the journey. While the kids play and burn off energy\, adults will have the opportunity to relax\, fellowship\, and build community together in a welcoming environment. \nThis is a great chance to make memories\, strengthen connections\, and simply enjoy time together this summer. Parents must stay for the duration of the event. \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/hang-out-mount-pleasant/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260615T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T173302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T173302Z
UID:857-1781524800-1781528400@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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T181219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T181307Z
UID:872-1781636400-1781641800@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:Gloria Johnson at 903-253-9144 for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-mom-collective-18/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T181900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T182356Z
UID:876-1781690400-1781695800@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Play it Out - Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Mount Pleasant for Play it Out\, an interactive experience designed for foster\, adoptive\, and kinship families to connect through play while learning about emotional regulation and body awareness. \nDuring Play it Out\, parents and children will engage in focused activities woven into fun and meaningful play experiences. Together\, families will explore ways to build body awareness\, strengthen communication\, and deepen connection in a supportive environment. This shared experience not only supports emotional regulation for children but also nurtures stronger parent-child relationships through understanding\, trust\, and connection. \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/play-it-out-mount-pleasant/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church – Mt Pleasant\, 2201 Hwy 49\, Mt. Pleasant\, TX\, 75455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T181054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T181054Z
UID:870-1781784000-1781789400@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-17/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T181506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T181506Z
UID:874-1781809200-1781814600@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 903-253-9144 or tiffany@thefosteringcollective.org
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-mom-collective-19/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T175634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T175634Z
UID:863-1781870400-1781875800@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 903-253-9144 email justin@thefosteringcollective.org for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/tyler-dad-collective-14/
LOCATION:Jucy’s\, 13970 Hwy 110\, Tyler\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T182422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T182422Z
UID:878-1782216000-1782221400@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-7/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T182759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T182759Z
UID:883-1782388800-1782394200@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\, shana@thefosteringcollective.org for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/legacy-house-mom-collective-11/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church – Henderson\, 207 W Main St\, Henderson\, Texas\, 75654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260527T182622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T182622Z
UID:881-1782414000-1782419400@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\, shana@thefosteringcollective.org for more information.
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/legacy-house-mom-collective-10/
LOCATION:Legacy House\, 301 West Elk\, Henderson\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260504T213911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T213911Z
UID:843-1784970000-1784980800@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Certified Babysitter Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFirst Aid and CPR begins promptly at 5 pm and the class takes place from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Dinner will be provided for those attending in person. \nOnce you have attended this training\, completed all the paperwork and become Infant and Child CPR and First Aid you will be able to serve families for up to 72 hours.  You must be 21 or older. \nWe are offering an option to attend Virtually via Zoom. Please choose that option at check out.\nIf you need CPR/First Aid\, you will need to pay an additional $50 to E&E Heartsavers through Venmo at Nancy-Elliott-CPR. Then text Nancy at 903-714-5101 your name and email address to get started on the online portion of the course. \nThe hands on portion of the CPR/First Aid will begin at 5:00.   \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/certified-babysitter-training-4/
LOCATION:The Fostering Collective – Tyler Office\, 201 Winchester Drive\, Tyler\, 75701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T190500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T182821
CREATED:20260416T020254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T020631Z
UID:835-1786129500-1786140000@thefosteringcollective.org
SUMMARY:Dad Collective Rangers Game
DESCRIPTION:Play ball! Grab your glove (or just your favorite ball cap) and join fellow foster\, adoptive\, and kinship dads for a night at the ballpark as the Texas Rangers take the field on Friday\, August 7th at 7:05 PM. More details on departure from Tyler and travel plans are coming soon. It’s the perfect chance to relax\, have some fun\, and connect with other dads who get it—you won’t want to miss this one! \nRegister Here
URL:https://thefosteringcollective.org/event/dad-collective-rangers-game/
LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, 734 Stadium Dr E\, Arlington\, Texas\, 76011
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