Lubbock Interagency Adoption Council

DePelchin Information Meeting
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
2024-11-01 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.

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.

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

Foster Family Fiesta: Foster Parent Appreciation 2025
2025-05-02 18:30 - 20:30 | 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!

LIAC Member Meeting
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | HQ Plaza, 5307 W Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, 79414
Local Interagency Adoption Council (LIAC) Meetings🗓 Held Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Join us for our monthly Local Interagency Adoption Council (LIAC) meetings, where agencies, professionals, and community members come together to collaborate, share resources, and strengthen adoption and permanency support in our region.
Interested in attending as a guest speaker?Please contact Nicky Locker at nlocker@buckner.org.
Interested in becoming a member of LIAC?Membership requests can be submitted to rjohnston@childshome.org. Please complete the required forms, available at https://lubbockadoptioncouncil.org/bylaws/.

The Home Run
2025-08-16 08:00 - 12:00 | LHUCA, 511 Ave K, Lubbock, TX, 79401
There are thousands 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 is sponsoring this year’s event for the Lubbock Inter-Agency Adoption Council (LIAC). LIAC is a collaboration of the child placing agencies offering Foster and Adoption services in the Lubbock area. Together they promote awareness of adoption and recruit for much needed foster and adoptive families.
Foster*A*Life 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, August 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM. On the day of the event, Saturday, August 15, 2025, 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 July 30, 2025. T-SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THE DAY OF THE EVENT ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT AT THE EVENT, YOU WILL NOT GET A T-SHIRT)
EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
HELP US “HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK” TO FIND HOMES AND TO HONOR THESE CHILDREN!

LIAC Foster Parent Summit 2025
2025-11-08 08:30 - 13:00 | Aldersgate Church, 10306 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79423, United States
LIAC Foster Parent Summit 2025
Ohana: Restore, Connect, Inspire
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Aldersgate Church, Lubbock
About the Summit
Foster parenting is one of the most demanding and meaningful callings a family can embrace. The LIAC Foster Parent Summit 2025 is a morning designed to uplift, restore, and encourage foster parents and caregivers. Through an inspiring keynote, practical breakout sessions, and time for fellowship, you’ll leave refreshed—with new tools, new connections, and a renewed sense of hope.
This year’s theme, Ohana: Restore, Connect, Inspire, reflects our commitment to creating space where caregivers can pause, be poured into, and find encouragement for the journey ahead. Ohana means family, and no family gets left behind!
What to Expect
Refreshments & Fellowship: Start the day with breakfast and time to connect with other foster families.
Keynote Session: A powerful message designed to encourage and restore.
Breakout Sessions: Choose two 45-minute workshops that meet your needs as a foster parent.
Community Lunch: Enjoy a boxed lunch while building connections with families and resource partners.
Childcare Provided: Volunteers will care for children during all sessions so foster parents can fully participate.
Schedule
8:30–9:00 a.m. Registration, sign-in, refreshments, and childcare check-in9:00–9:45 a.m. Keynote Address10:00–10:45 a.m. Breakout Session 111:00–11:45 a.m. Breakout Session 212:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch & Fellowship
Make a Donation
If you are interested in sponsoring or helping support this event by making a financial or Gift-In-Kind donation, please find more information about how you can help here.
Lead a Session
We are seeking session proposals for the Keynote and breakout sessions. If you are interested in leading a session for the LIAC Foster Parent Summit 2025, submit the proposal here.
Registration Details
Who Can Attend: Foster parents, kinship caregivers, post-adoptive and pre-service families.Cost: Free, but registration is required.Childcare: Available for infants through age 12 during all sessions. Please indicate the number and ages of children when registering.Meals: Complimentary breakfast and boxed lunch provided. Dietary accommodations available upon request.
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