Foster & adoptive parent training
Foster care & adoption 101
The journey to providing a forever family for a child starts here! To adopt a child featured in the Heart Gallery, you’ll need to partner with a licensed child-placing agency and complete a home study. The Fostering Collective offers in-person and online 101 sessions to help you understand the process and take the first step.
January Foster Care & Adoption 101
January 22, 2026
Learn how you can help children in foster care or adopt from Heart Gallery East Texas. Register for our January meeting!
January Foster Care & Adoption 101 (In Person)
January 25, 2026
Learn how you can help children in foster care or adopt from Heart Gallery East Texas. Register for our January in person meeting!
February Foster Care & Adoption 101
February 19, 2026
Learn how you can help children in foster care or adopt from Heart Gallery East Texas. Register for our February meeting!
March Foster Care & Adoption 101
March 26, 2026
Learn how you can help children in foster care or adopt from Heart Gallery East Texas. Register for our March meeting!
April Foster Care & Adoption 101
April 23, 2026
Learn how you can help children in foster care or adopt from Heart Gallery East Texas. Register for our April meeting!
Additional Workshops for Foster and Adoptive Caregivers.
Heart Gallery East Texas curates a variety of training opportunities from trusted partners locally and across the state to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families. From multi-part caregiver training series to trauma-informed approaches like Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI), these workshops offer valuable tools, insights, and support for your caregiving journey. Browse current offerings below to find the sessions that best fit your schedule and needs.
Adoption: What to Expect
Caregiver Series
This free, three-part training series equips caregivers with practical knowledge and honest insight into the adoption journey. Whether you’re considering adoption or already on the path, these sessions are designed to support, inform, and empower you.
Contact The Fostering Collective.
Thinking about becoming a Heart Gallery family but aren’t sure it’s the right path for you or where to get started? We can help. Get in touch and we’ll guide you through your decision and help you find your fit in making a positive impact on kids from hard places. We’ll give you guidance, mentorship, and recommendations, and we’ll eliminate the hassle and confusion of getting started.
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