Lubbock Interagency Adoption Council

DePelchin Information Meeting
2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | Virtual
During the Orientation, we will walk you through the process of fostering, or fostering with the hope of adopting a child or children in foster care. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about fostering or adopting a child or children in need, in addition to meeting other families who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.
There are many steps designed by the state child welfare system to qualify families to be licensed as a foster or adoptive home. We work within these requirements and bring expertise and added support to help you navigate the system. All our families are trained and licensed for both foster care and adoption. Though some families within our community desire only to foster and others might have the goal of adoption, we find it most efficient and practical for our families to be dual licensed as we have seen the outcome of cases change as well as family’s desires transform. We want to be prepared for all outcomes and make the process as seamless as possible.
Below is the link to join the orientation:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://depelchin.zoom.us/j/99257688470?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 992 5768 8470
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile: +13462487799 US (Houston)
Zoom is free video conferencing service available on the Internet. Click here to learn how to join a meeting: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
If you have technical difficulties, please email GettingStarted@DePelchin.org

Foster Parent Night Out
2024-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
One Heart is offering a Foster Parent night out through local churches on October 4, 2024. For more information and to hear about future Foster Parent Night Out events, sign up for their parent newsletter at https://oneheartorphancare.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=10ccfb4c94bc36ca3da7d2496&id=00604db348.

Buckner Prepare to Care Training
2024-09-14 09:00 - 14:00 | HQ Plaza, 5307 W Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, 79414
Buckner will begin a new Pre-Service Training class on September 14, 2024. To register, please contact Stephanie Calderon scalderon@buckner.org.

Prepare to Care

Day 1: Saturday, September 14, 2024 (9am-2pm)Day 2: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (6-9pm)Day 3: Thursday, September 19, 2024 (6-9pm)

Foster Parent Night Out
2024-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
One Heart is offering a Foster Parent night out through local churches on September 6, 2024. For more information and to hear about future Foster Parent Night Out events, sign up for their parent newsletter at https://oneheartorphancare.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=10ccfb4c94bc36ca3da7d2496&id=00604db348.

Hub City Beach Party
2024-08-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Depot Patio, 608 18th Street, Lubbock, TX, 79401, United States
Join us for our annual Hub City Beach party! The 19th annual Hub City Beach Party will be on Saturday, August 3rd. The event includes ever popular Landsharks, a hula hoop competition, the beach, a treasure hunt (Lost Shaker of Salt), live auction, and more!!
Get your tickets today for only $20 by pressing this link https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/…/hub-city-beach-party-2024 or by calling Foster*A*Life’s office 806-792-3181. Tickets are $25 at the gate (day of event) 100% of the proceeds go to Foster*A*Life to help the foster kids of South Plains.

Foster Parent Night Out
2024-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
One Heart is offering a Foster Parent night out through local churches on August 2, 2024. For more information and to hear about future Foster Parent Night Out events, sign up for their parent newsletter at https://oneheartorphancare.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=10ccfb4c94bc36ca3da7d2496&id=00604db348.

Buckner Prepare to Care Training
2024-06-15 09:00 - 14:00 | HQ Plaza, 5307 W Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, 79414
Buckner will begin a new Pre-Service Training class on June 15, 2024. To register, please contact Stephanie Calderon scalderon@buckner.org.

Prepare to Care

Day 1: Saturday, June 15, 2024 (9am-2pm)Day 2: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (6-9pm)Day 3: Thursday, June 20, 2024 (6-9pm)

Foster Parent Night Out
2024-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
One Heart is offering a Foster Parent night out through local churches on June 7, 2024. For more information and to hear about future Foster Parent Night Out events, sign up for their parent newsletter at https://oneheartorphancare.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=10ccfb4c94bc36ca3da7d2496&id=00604db348.

Foster Parent Appreciation
2024-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Trinity Fellowship, 10326 Upland Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79424, United States
Calling all active foster parents of the Lubbock and surrounding areas, please join LIAC and its member agencies as we celebrate you with a night of food, fellowship, awards, and door prizes.
Child Care
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Various, TBD
Child care will be provided through various churches across town, organized by One Heart’s Foster Parent Night Out.
The churches providing child care for this event will provide dinner and activities for the children during this time.
Register here: https://lubbockadoptioncouncil.org/foster-parent-appreciation-event/
Sponsors

Child Placing Agencies

Arrow
Bair
Buckner
Children’s Home of Lubbock
Children’s Hope
Depelchin
National Youth Advocate Program
Saint Francis Ministries
Texas Girls and Boys Ranch
Texas Family Initiative
Upbring

Local Nonprofits

One Heart
Foster A Life
Gethsemane Foster Initiative
Caleb’s Closet

Churches

Trinity Fellowship
Highland
Greenlawn Church of Christ
Southcrest Baptist Church
The City Church
Montery Church of Christ

Hope for the Journey 2024
2024-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | HQ Plaza, 5307 W Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, 79414
Join Us at the Annual Hope for the Journey Conference!
Brought to you in 2024 by Buckner Children and Family Services, Catholic Charities, and Saint Francis Ministries.
When: May 1, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: HQ Plaza (1st floor meeting rooms) – 5307 W Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79414
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and afternoon snack
About:
Children navigating the journey of adoption and foster care often carry unique needs. The Hope for the Journey Conference is your gateway to a wealth of knowledge, understanding, and practical tools to help support children, parents, and families in your community.
Join us on May 1, 2024, as we stream this conference live for the Lubbock Community!
The Hope for the Journey Conference is an amazing opportunity for you to support individuals, parents, and families in your community, and with training hours for adoptive and/or foster care parents, it is a practical way to serve those within your sphere of influence.
LIMIT: Attendance is limited to 100 people. The first 50 people to register will receive a workbook companion for the conference.
Learn more about the conference at Hope for the Journey Conference — Presented by Show Hope.
Register:
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Foster A Life Home Run
2024-04-27 08:00 - 11:00 | LHUCA, 511 Ave K, Lubbock, TX, 79401
Event Cost:

Free to attend this family-friendly event!
$10 per person to run/jog/walk (T-shirt provided to first 300 runners!)

There are hundreds of children in the Lubbock area receiving services from Texas Department of Family and Social Services (DFPS). Some of these children can remain with family members, but many others are placed in foster homes. The HOME RUN is an event that HONORS these children who have been abused and /or neglected. This event shows these children that there are people who care! The HOME RUN also brings awareness of the need for foster homes in the Lubbock area. There continues to be a critical shortage of foster homes in the Lubbock area. Child Placing Agencies are participating in this event so you can obtain information about how to become a foster parent! Charities that focus on children and are involved with DFPS are also participating so you can learn about other ways you can help these children. In addition, agencies and businesses that care about these children will be there.

The HOME RUN includes a fun run, fun family activities, art activities and delicious food for purchase. The activities are provided by the Child Placing Agencies as well as the businesses and charitable organizations.

Foster*A*Life, the host of this event, provides services and opportunities for children who are involved or have been involved with DFPS in Lubbock County as well as 17 surrounding counties.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM and the fun run begins at 9:00 AM. The event ends at 11:00 AM! This is a 4k route if you run the route twice. (This may be changed)!

The cost for the fun run is $10 for all ages until Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM. On the day of the event, Saturday, April 27, 2024, the cost is $15 for all ages. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES!! THE FOOD VENDORS DETERMINE THEIR OWN PRICING.

The packet will include a T-Shirt for the first 300 participants. (A T-Shirt cannot be guaranteed for registrations after April 13, 2024).

EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!

HELP US “HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK” TO FIND HOMES AND TO HONOR THESE CHILDREN!

DePelchin Information Meeting
2024-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual

Lubbock Area Adoptive Family Support Group
2024-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Indiana Baptist Church, 9507 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79423
Everyone who has adopted or has PMC of their children is welcome. No matter where you adopted from, you are welcome.
Childcare will be provided.
Click here to register.

Information Meeting - General (Registration Required)
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Lubbock Area Foster Care and Adoption Information Session
Join us for an online information session about foster care and adoption in the Lubbock area! Whether you’re considering becoming a foster parent or looking to adopt, this session is for you. Learn about the process, requirements, and support available. Our knowledgeable team will be there to answer all your questions and provide valuable resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life! Register now to secure your spot.
Various agencies will be represented at this meeting.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lubbock-area-foster-care-and-adoption-information-session-tickets-796894190977

Foster A Life Prom Expo
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Foster A Life, 10 Briercroft Office Park, Lubbock, TX, 79412
Foster youth, come by and pick out the perfect outfit for your next formal event! Prom/banquet dresses, shoes, and accessories will be available. Food and drinks will be provided.

DePelchin Information Meeting
2024-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
During the Orientation, we will walk you through the process of fostering, or fostering with the hope of adopting a child or children in foster care. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about fostering or adopting a child or children in need, in addition to meeting other families who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.
There are many steps designed by the state child welfare system to qualify families to be licensed as a foster or adoptive home. We work within these requirements and bring expertise and added support to help you navigate the system. All our families are trained and licensed for both foster care and adoption. Though some families within our community desire only to foster and others might have the goal of adoption, we find it most efficient and practical for our families to be dual licensed as we have seen the outcome of cases change as well as family’s desires transform. We want to be prepared for all outcomes and make the process as seamless as possible.
Below is the link to join the orientation:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://depelchin.zoom.us/j/99257688470?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 992 5768 8470
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile: +13462487799 US (Houston)
Zoom is free video conferencing service available on the Internet. Click here to learn how to join a meeting: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
If you have technical difficulties, please email GettingStarted@DePelchin.org

LIAC Member Meeting
2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 | HQ Plaza, 5307 W Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, 79414
Members of LIAC meet monthly on the second Tuesday to share updates and plan for upcoming events.
Meeting Room A is on the first floor of HQ Plaza.

Information Meeting - General (Registration Required)
2024-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Lubbock Area Foster Care and Adoption Information Session
Join us for an online information session about foster care and adoption in the Lubbock area! Whether you’re considering becoming a foster parent or looking to adopt, this session is for you. Learn about the process, requirements, and support available. Our knowledgeable team will be there to answer all your questions and provide valuable resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life! Register now to secure your spot.
Various agencies will be represented at this meeting.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lubbock-area-foster-care-and-adoption-information-session-tickets-796876668567
