The Fostering Collective

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.

Play it Out Sensory Walk- Henderson

First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church 311 S High Street, Henderson, United States

During Play it Out we will integrate interoception-focused activities into play for parents and children to experience together. This approach not only benefits the child but also strengthens the parent-child bond through shared understanding and communication. Come play!

Play it Out Sensory Walk – Mt Pleasant

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

During Play it Out we will integrate interoception-focused activities into play for parents and children to experience together. This approach not only benefits the child but also strengthens the parent-child bond through shared understanding and communication.

Babysitter Training

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

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 Manor, Christian Homes, Azleway, UpBring, Hope Haven, Buckner, Compass Connection and Noble.

First Aid and CPR begins promptly at 5pm and the class starts at 6:00. Dinner will be provided for those attending in person.

Once 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.

We are offering an option to attend Virtually via Zoom. Please choose that option at check out.
🗓️ Register to attend

Connecting in the Outdoors @ Elijah’s Retreat

Elijah’s Retreat 257 County Road 3110, Jacksonville, TX, United States

Join us for a day of adventure, connection, and outdoor fun at Elijah’s Retreat at no cost to you!

Families will arrive at 9:00 AM and have time to sign up for a variety of activity stations before we officially kick things off at 9:30 AM. Horse rides are only available in the morning and are first come, first served. Be sure to arrive at 9:00 to sign up for that activity. You can choose to come just for the morning, just for the afternoon, or stay and play all day. EVENT ENDS AT 2:00 pm.

Enjoy hands-on experiences like:
🐴 Horse Rides
🐮 Ranch Hand Experience & Animal Encounters
🐣 Baby Animal Petting Station
🌿 Sensory Garden Exploration
🥾 Retreat Nature Hike
🎈 Jumping Pillow Fun
🚂 Playground + Barrel Train Rides
🏀 Possible Courtside Fun (Basketball & Pickleball)

Back to School Bash

Green Acres Baptist Church Student Center 1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler, United States

Foster, adoptive and kinship families join us for a great night of food, fun and fellowship before we head back to school. We will be passing out school supplies graciously collected and donated by Smith County Child Welfare Board. Come get all the supplies you need as you prepare for the upcoming school year.

Mom Collective Brunch

KVNE 7695 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX, United States

Foster, adoptive, and kinship moms join us for some much needed girl time as we celebrate the end of summer and getting back to school. Our own Shepherding Director, Christi Sowell, will bring an inspirational message to help us kick off the school year. This is one of our favorite times for all our moms […]