Lubbock Interagency Adoption Council

Foster Family Fiesta: Foster Parent Appreciation 2025
2025-05-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Trinity Fellowship, 10326 Upland Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79424, United States
Join us for an evening of celebration and gratitude at Foster Family Fiesta: Foster Parent Appreciation 2025!
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Trinity Fellowship, 10326 Upland Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424
Foster, adoptive, and kinship families play a vital role in the lives of Lubbock’s foster children, and this special night is dedicated to honoring and appreciating all you do! Come enjoy a delicious taco bar, exciting door prizes, and a heartwarming awards ceremony recognizing outstanding caregivers in our community.
Child care is available from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on the night of the event through One Heart’s Foster Parent Night Out, hosted at various churches in the Lubbock community, so you can relax and enjoy the evening.
This is our way of saying THANK YOU for your love, dedication, and commitment to Lubbock’s children.
RSVP today and let’s celebrate together!
Support the Celebration – Donate Today!
We welcome support from individuals and businesses who want to help make this event extra special! Charitable, gift-in-kind donations are greatly appreciated. Items we are seeking include:

Door Prizes (family-friendly items, gift baskets, experiences, gift cards)
Food (taco bar, desserts)
Drinks (tea, lemonade, water)
Plates, utensils, napkins, cups
Gift cards for 15 Award Ceremony Winners
Mariachi Band Live Performers
We welcome Thank You notes to foster families from Churches or Volunteer Groups!

A W9 is available upon request for donation purposes. If you or your business would like to contribute, please contact Nicky Locker at nlocker@buckner.org.
Make a monetary donation
Thank you for helping us show appreciation to the incredible foster, adoptive, and kinship families in our community!

TBRI Family Camp
2025-01-02 09:00 - 2025-01-04 16:30 | Texas Girls and Boys Ranch, 4810 N County Rd 2800, Lubbock, TX, 79403
Save the Date!
Camp for the whole family with kids ages 5-13
Click here to register.
What To Expect
Pre-Camp:
Caregivers will watch the video “Trust-Based Parenting”, read Chapter 4 of The Connected Parent book, Complete application.
During Camp:

Supports

Training: Caregivers will attend a two-day TBRI caregiver training presented by Texas Girls and Boys Ranch Post Adopt Program.
Buddies: Youth will be assigned a one-on-one buddy to assist them in navigating camp.

Activities

Group Activities: Teach youth how to regulate behavior using respectful interaction
Art and Mindful Movement: Explore how to meet their own sensory needs, find value in asking for what they need, and other valuable life skills needed to reduce trauma-responsive behaviors.

Post-Camp:
TBD

DePelchin Information Meeting
2024-12-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 and 8 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
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
One Heart is offering a Foster Parent night out through local churches on December 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.

Foster Parent Night Out
2024-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
One Heart is offering a Foster Parent night out through local churches on November 1, 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 - Fall 2024
2024-10-27 14:00 - 22:00 | At’l Do Farms, 6323 FM 1294, Lubbock, TX, 79415
The Lubbock Inter-Agency Adoption Council (LIAC) is hosting a Foster Parent Appreciation Event this Fall at the Corn Maze at At’l Do Farms. Bring your family out to enjoy the maze and fairy tail trail, cow train, pumpkin patch hayride, barnyard, and sunflowers. LIAC will cover the cost of entry, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Register:
Complete this form to register letting us know you plan to attend!

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:
Loading…
