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Region 3

Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings

If you reside in one of these counties:

Our Community, Our Kids is responsible for Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings for your area. Please find Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting details below. For additional information please visit Our Community Our Kids at: http://www.ourcommunity-ourkids.org/ or call 844-644-9240.

Tarrant
Hood
Erath
Somervell
Parker
Palo Pinto
Johnson

Our Community Our Kids, is now in partnership with DFPS as part of Community-Based Care. Community-Based Care is a new way of providing foster care and case management services. It's a community-based approach to meeting the individual and unique needs of children, youth, and families. For more information regarding Community-Based Care, please visit https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Community-Based_Care

For information on fostering or adopting a child from out of state, contact the state ICPC office.

Dallas
Denton
Cooke
Wise
Fannin
Grayson
Collin
Rockwall
Hunt
Kaufman
Ellis
Navarro

Please find Information Meeting details below.

* If accomodations such as a sign language interpreter are needed in order to attend an information meeting, please call the Recruitment Staff listed below 3 days prior to the meeting, if possible. *

Recruitment Events and Foster/Adopt Information Meetings:

April 2021
May 2021
June 2021
Heart Gallery of North Texas
Recruitment Staff
Faith-Based Staff
Where to mail Family Home Study

April 2021

*All DFPS area in-person information meetings have been cancelled at this time due to COVID-19. Please check back for updates to virtual meetings.*

Location	Foster/Adopt Information Meetings
Online Informational Meeting via GoToMeeting If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Wise	Thursday, April 1st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Please RSVP no later than 3 days prior to the meeting. Please forward: County you reside in First and last name Spouse’s first and last name, if applicable Phone number to: LaQueena.Warren@dfps.texas.gov Once you RSVP, you will receive the information to access the meeting. Adult only meeting. *If you’re married, please ensure your spouse joins in as well.* If you would like more information on the licensing process through Child Protective Services (CPS), please join this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to partner with a private agency to become licensed. Contact: La Queena Warren, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions at (817) 304-1272
Virtual If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto.	Monday, April 5th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Therapeutic Foster Care Information Meeting: A special meeting for families interested in caring for children with advanced emotional, developmental, and educational needs. Virtual- See OCOK site for link to meeting. https://ourcommunity-ourkids.org/calendar/
Online Informational Meeting via GoToMeeting If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Wise	Tuesday, April 6th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Please RSVP no later than 3 days prior to the meeting. Please forward: County you reside in First and last name Spouse’s first and last name, if applicable Phone number to: LaQueena.Warren@dfps.texas.gov Once you RSVP, you will receive the information to access the meeting. Adult only meeting. *If you’re married, please ensure your spouse joins in as well.* If you would like more information on the licensing process through Child Protective Services (CPS), please join this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to partner with a private agency to become licensed. Contact: La Queena Warren, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions at (817) 304-1272
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Wednesday, April 7th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAufu2tqzgiHN3_MmvhqUSiWs7AYxZz8Hv7
Virtual If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto.	Sunday, April 11th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Foster Care & Adoption 101 Meeting Virtual- See OCOK site for link to meeting. https://ourcommunity-ourkids.org/calendar/
Virtual If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto.	Monday, April 12th, 6:30 pm Foster Care & Adoption 101 Meeting Virtual- See OCOK site for link to meeting. https://ourcommunity-ourkids.org/calendar/
ONLINE Restorative Information Meeting	Tuesday, April 13th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Restorative Information Meeting A special meeting for families interested in caring for children with advanced emotional, developmental, and educational needs. Register today! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuduyhqz8pHdZhTB8amLrE0HWMSFo4vIlI
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Monday, April 19th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqd-mspjkoG9DphJbIdtBSHt0DvRJNmyiD
Virtual If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto.	Wednesday, April 21st, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Therapeutic Foster Care Information Meeting: A special meeting for families interested in caring for children with advanced emotional, developmental, and educational needs. Virtual- See OCOK site for link to meeting. https://ourcommunity-ourkids.org/calendar/
Virtual If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto.	Thursday, April 22nd, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting Virtual- See OCOK site for link to meeting. https://ourcommunity-ourkids.org/calendar/
Online Informational Meeting via GoToMeeting If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Wise	Thursday, April 22nd, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Please RSVP no later than 3 days prior to the meeting. Please forward: County you reside in First and last name Spouse’s first and last name, if applicable Phone number to: Kristen.Sultemeier@dfps.texas.gov Once you RSVP, you will receive the information to access the meeting. Adult only meeting. *If you’re married, please ensure your spouse joins in as well.* If you would like more information on the licensing process through Child Protective Services (CPS), please join this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to partner with a private agency to become licensed. Contact: Kristen Sultemeier, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions at (940) 268-9175
Virtual If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto.	Monday, April 26th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting Virtual- See OCOK site for link to meeting. https://ourcommunity-ourkids.org/calendar/
Online Informational Meeting via GoToMeeting If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Wise	Tuesday, April 27th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Please RSVP no later than 3 days prior to the meeting. Please forward: County you reside in First and last name Spouse’s first and last name, if applicable Phone number to: Kristen.Sultemeier@dfps.texas.gov Once you RSVP, you will receive the information to access the meeting. Adult only meeting. *If you’re married, please ensure your spouse joins in as well.* If you would like more information on the licensing process through Child Protective Services (CPS), please join this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to partner with a private agency to become licensed. Contact: Kristen Sultemeier, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions at (940) 268-9175
Virtual If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto.	Thursday, April 29th, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting Virtual- See OCOK site for link to meeting. https://ourcommunity-ourkids.org/calendar/
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Friday, April 30th, 12:00pm – 1:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-Gsqj8iE9fh77aeFDlbR_SM9--V6AyI

May 2021

*All DFPS area in-person information meetings have been cancelled at this time due to COVID-19. Please check back for updates to virtual meetings.*

Location	Foster/Adopt Information Meetings
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Thursday, May 6th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdOCvpjksHd14Y75A4C_RqP9rJZSHYWal
ONLINE Restorative Information Meeting	Tuesday, May 11th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Restorative Information Meeting A special meeting for families interested in caring for children with advanced emotional, developmental, and educational needs. Register today! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudO-vrTMpHt119sg_BWGI_L6s7mDcVn4E
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Sunday, May 16th, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odeGqqTkrHtCfRlBK5hLYqMFjU0-6hfn3
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Monday, May 24th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocOqrpjgpHdD4tgfKGkudSW-0f8FERuaK

June 2021

*All DFPS area in-person information meetings have been cancelled at this time due to COVID-19. Please check back for updates to virtual meetings.*

Location	Foster/Adopt Information Meetings
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Thursday, June 3rd, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtde2rpjMqHNAUm-FzVsM65fMHtkwUHQMa
ONLINE Restorative Information Meeting	Tuesday, June 8th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Restorative Information Meeting A special meeting for families interested in caring for children with advanced emotional, developmental, and educational needs. Register today! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYod-qtrTkoG9GABgEI0lcabJXbpHThdLOO
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Saturday, June 12th, 10:00 am – 11:30 am Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModuiqpj0tG9XG3V9kH6DfiSCv9k4XZbMf
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Friday, June 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlfuirrz0rGdU-t-vQUGG-ti99xz4jivmb
ONLINE General Information Meeting	Monday, June 28th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYud--vqDopH90jwOKPCsNvB6qfTt6i-Cvq
Prosper Collin County	Monday, June 28th, Time-slots available between: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Prestonwood North, 1001 W. Prosper Trail Prosper, TX 75078 Licensed adoptive families are invited to hear the stories of more than 20 children, right here in our community, waiting to be adopted from foster care at Embrace’s upcoming “Child to Family Connection” event. At Child to Family Connection events, children are represented with portraits, videos, and display tables representing their unique personality, interests, and dreams. This “virtual introduction” includes the opportunity to interact with children's adoption caseworkers and CASA volunteers. This event is free to attend. RSVP/tickets are required for all guests. No childcare is provided, and no children may attend. As a safety measure, prospective adoptive parents will select a time-slot to arrive and view the child exhibit area. Please plan to arrive a few minutes before your time-slot. Please use this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-2021-child-to-family-connection-tickets-148108419269 If you have any questions, please email: info@embracetexas.org or call (469) 617-3174 Day-of-event cancellations or urgent issues call or text: (214) 354-6776

DFPS Recruitment Staff

Foster/Adopt Recruiter:
La Queena Warren, Cell: (817) 304-1272
Kristen Sultemeier, Cell: (940) 268-9175
Recruitment Supervisor: Jennifer Teele, Cell: (817) 781-2475

Home Studies

Out of state and private adoption agency families: Please mail or fax your home study to us if you are interested in children from this area. If you are a DFPS family, you do not need to do this since DFPS staff can obtain your study.
Our mailing address:

Department of Family and Protective Services
Recruitment Unit
P. O. Box 200697
Arlington, TX 76006

Region 3 Recruitment Unit:
Fax: (817) 276-3569

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