The Fostering Collective

NEW 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 […]

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

Foster Care and Adoption 101 – In Person Meeting

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

Do you want to hear more about how you can help children in foster care or how to adopt from from Heart Gallery East Texas? Join us in person at The Fostering Collective, as we walk through the licensure process to foster or adopt as well as share different ways we can serve children.  We will discuss […]

Mt. Pleasant Dad Collective

Herschel's Restaurant 1612 S Jefferson Ave, Mount 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 […]

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 […]

Family Collective

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

Our Family Collective is our monthly support group for foster, adoptive and kinship families.  Each month, we gather together for pizza, salad, and then break off into sessions pending age/grade.  Each session is led by local therapists who are trauma informed and want to support our families. Boundaries aren't something we're born with—they're something we […]

Mt Pleasant Mom Collective

The Fostering Collective - Mt. Pleasant Office 217 N Jefferson SUITE 2, Mt Pleasant, TX, 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 in the Mt. Pleasant area! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms who share similar journeys, find encouragement, and build lasting community. Contact: Led by Jenn Tosh.  Please reach out […]

Cherokee County Mom Collective

Fostering Bridges 1565 FM 2493E, Bullard, TX, 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 in Cherokee County! This supportive group is a welcoming space to connect with other moms who share similar journeys, find encouragement, and build lasting community. Contact: Led by Dusti Stark and Ruth Babel. […]

Certified Babysitter Training

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

Foster families need community and support! Becoming a Certified Babysitter is a great way to help children in foster care. 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, Rekindle, TBHC, Methodist Children's Home, Grace […]

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 […]