Lubbock Interagency Adoption Council

DePelchin Information Meeting
2024-09-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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:
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If you have technical difficulties, please email GettingStarted@DePelchin.org

Buckner Virtual Information Meeting (Register Online)
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Learn about the process of becoming a foster parent or adopting through Buckner via this free online information meeting. Please fill out the form below to register. Attending a virtual information meeting is the first step in starting your foster care and adoption journey with Buckner. Attendance and completion of the virtual information meeting is required to proceed in the process for all Buckner foster care and adoption programs.
In an effort to best serve children and families, we currently focus our domestic foster care and adoption services in the following cities (and surrounding counties) of Texas: Amarillo, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, Longview, Lufkin, Lubbock, Midland and Mission.
Register to attend at https://www.buckner.org/foster-care-adoption/events

Foster Parent Night Out
2024-09-06 18:00 - 21:00
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.

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.

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
2024-10-04 18:00 - 21:00
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.

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
2024-11-01 18:00 - 21:00
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 Night Out
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00
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.

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
