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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 more information at http://www.ourcommunity-ourkids.org/ or call 844-644-9240. For information on fostering or adopting a child from out of state, contact the state ICPC office. |
If you reside in one of these counties:
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. *
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Recruitment Events and Foster/Adopt Information Meetings: |
December 2018
| Location |
Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
|---|---|
Dallas Dallas County |
Monday, December 3rd, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr. Dallas, TX 75237 |
Lewisville Denton County |
Monday, December 3rd, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Restorative Foster Care Info meeting is a meeting for families interested in caring for children with advanced emotional, developmental, and educational needs. |
Fort Worth
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Monday, December 3, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Hope Fort Worth Match Event |
Burleson Johnson County |
Monday, December 3rd, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Joint Information Meeting Dwell Coffee and Biscuits |
Bedford Tarrant County |
Tuesday, December 4th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 3901 Airport Fwy Suite 200 (Log office building) Bedford, TX 76021 |
Duncanville
If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Dallas, Denton, Cooke, Wise, Fannin, Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro |
Tuesday, December 4th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Informational Meeting: Contact: La Queena Warren, (817) 304-1272, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for questions. Note: There’s no need to RSVP. All are welcome to attend. Adult only meeting. If you’re married, please attend with your spouse. Childcare is not provided. If you would like to be licensed through Child Protective Services, please attend this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to be licensed through a private agency. |
Richardson Collin County |
Tuesday, December 4th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pathways Youth & Family Services Directions From Dallas: 75N to Spring Valley exit, turn right. Go to Greenville and take a right. Turn right into first shopping center. We're in building 1. Go inside to the suites. |
Arlington Tarrant County |
Tuesday, December 4th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Plano Collin County |
Tuesday, December 4th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm DFPS Information Meeting |
Dallas Dallas County |
Wednesday, December 5th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Arlington Tarrant County |
Thursday, December 6th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Joint Information Meeting Arrow Child and Family Ministries |
Denton Denton County |
Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm DFPS Information Meeting Contact: Nikki Thomas at (940) 368-0819 if you have any questions. No RSVP needed. |
Grand Prairie Dallas County
If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Dallas, Denton, Cooke, Wise, Fannin, Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro |
Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tony Shotwell Life Center Contact: La Queena Warren, (817) 304-1272, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for questions. Note: There’s no need to RSVP. All are welcome to attend. Adult only meeting. If you’re married, please attend with your spouse. Childcare is not provided. If you would like to be licensed through Child Protective Services, please attend this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to be licensed through a private agency. |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Joint Information Meeting ACH Child and Family Services |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
Arlington Tarrant County |
Saturday, December 8th, 10:00 pm – 11:30 am Joint Information Meeting Contact Cynthia at (817) 612-4780 for more information. Professional Home-Based Care (PHBC) is a short term 9-12 month program designed to stabilize children whom have had multiple placements, including psychiatric hospitalizations. Additional training, supports and wrap around services are provided for children and families that participate in the program. This also includes a full-time family income pay-rate. Visit http://www.ourcommunity-ourkids.org/services/professional-home-based-care/ for more information.
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Arlington Tarrant County |
Monday, December 10th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Joint Information Meeting |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Monday, December 10th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Joint Information Meeting Gladney Center for Adoption |
Weatherford Parker County |
Monday, December 10th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Joint Information Meeting - OCOK |
Dallas Dallas County |
Thursday, December 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Mineral Wells Palo Pinto County |
Thursday, December 13th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm *CANCELLED* 104 Indian Creek Rd. Mineral Wells, TX 76067 |
Greenville Hunt County |
Friday, December 14th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Directions: From I 30 in Greenville Take Exit 93 Hwy 34N toward Greenville. Proceed approximately 4 miles, First Baptist Church is on right, parking next to building. |
Dallas Dallas County |
Saturday, December 15th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Mansfield Tarrant County |
Monday, December 17th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Joint Information Meeting Liberty Church
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Burleson Johnson County |
Monday, December 17th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm *CANCELLED* |
Mineral Wells Palo Pinto County |
Monday, December 17th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm *CANCELLED* |
Granbury Hood County |
Thursday, December 20th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
January 2019
| Location |
Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
|---|---|
Richardson Dallas County |
Tuesday, January 1st, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Joint Informational Meeting From Dallas: 75N to Spring Valley exit, turn right. Go to Greenville and take a right. Turn right into first shopping center. We're in building 1. Go inside to the suites. Contact: Melanie Russell at (972) 776-6684 |
Grand Prairie Dallas County
If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Dallas, Denton, Cooke, Wise, Fannin, Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro |
Thursday, January 3rd, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tony Shotwell Life Center Contact: La Queena Warren, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for questions: (817) 304-1272 Note: There’s no need to RSVP. All are welcome to attend. Adult only meeting. If you’re married, please attend with your spouse. Childcare is not provided. If you would like more information on the licensing process through Child Protective Services, please attend this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to be licensed through a private agency. |
Burleson Johnson County |
Monday, January 7th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting Dwell Coffee and Biscuits |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Monday, January 7th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Gladney Center for Adoption |
Duncanville Dallas County
If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Dallas, Denton, Cooke, Wise, Fannin, Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro |
Tuesday, January 8th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Informational Meeting: Contact: La Queena Warren, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for questions: (817) 304-1272 Note: There’s no need to RSVP. All are welcome to attend. Adult only meeting. If you’re married, please attend with your spouse. Childcare is not provided. If you would like to be licensed through Child Protective Services, please attend this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to be licensed through a private agency. |
Garland Dallas County |
Tuesday, January 8th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Joint Informational Meeting |
Plano Collin County |
Tuesday, January 8th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Childcare is not provided. Contact: Nikki Thomas for questions at (940) 368-0819 |
Dallas Dallas County
If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: Dallas, Denton, Cooke, Wise, Fannin, Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro |
Wednesday, January 9th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Informational Meeting: Contact: La Queena Warren, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for questions: (817) 304-1272 Note: There’s no need to RSVP. All are welcome to attend. Adult only meeting. If you’re married, please attend with your spouse. Childcare is not provided. If you would like to be licensed through Child Protective Services, please attend this meeting. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to be licensed through a private agency. |
Plano Collin County |
Wednesday, January 9th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Joint Informational Meeting |
Bedford Tarrant County |
Thursday, January 10th, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting Texas Baptist Home for Children |
Denton Denton County |
Thursday, January 10th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Childcare is not provided. Contact: Nikki Thomas for questions (940) 368-0819 |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Thursday, January 10th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Joint Informational Meeting |
Stephenville Erath County |
Thursday, January 10th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting Foster’s Home for Children |
Arlington Tarrant County |
Monday, January 14th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting St. John Cumberland Presbyterian Church |
Greenville Hunt County |
Monday, January 14th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Joint Informational Meeting Description: Informational Meeting From I 30 in Greenville Take Exit 93 Hwy 34N toward Greenville. Proceed approximately 4 miles, First Baptist Church is on right, parking next to building. Contact: Emma Casselton for more information at (903) 450-5888 |
Sherman Grayson County |
Monday, January 14th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Childcare is not provided. Contact: Nikki Thomas for questions (940) 368-0819 |
Weatherford Parker County |
Monday, January 14th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting North Side Baptist Church |
Arlington Tarrant County |
Wednesday, January 16th, 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting Fielder Church |
Carrollton Denton County |
Thursday, January 17th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Mineral Wells Palo Pinto County |
Thursday, January 17th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Dallas Dallas County |
Saturday, January 19th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Joint Informational Meeting Contact: Tanya Orr at (214) 774-4871 |
Waxahachie
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Saturday, January 19th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Joint Informational Meeting |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Monday, January 21st, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Gladney Center for Adoption |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Tuesday, January 22nd, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Joint Informational Meeting |
Dallas Dallas County |
Thursday, January 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Joint Informational Meeting |
Mineral Wells Palo Pinto County |
Monday, January 28th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Plano Collin County |
Monday, January 28th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Joint Informational Meeting |
Plano Collin County |
Wednesday, January 30th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Joint Informational Meeting |
February 2019
| Location |
Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
|---|---|
Richardson Dallas County |
Tuesday, February 5th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Joint Information Meeting From Dallas: 75N to Spring Valley exit, turn right. Go to Greenville and take a right. Turn right into first shopping center. We're in building 1. Go inside to the suites. Contact: Melanie Russell (972) 776-6684 |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Thursday, February 7th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Joint Information Meeting Contact: Tara Sims at (682) 808-5055 |
Plano Collin County |
Monday, February 11th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Childcare is not provided. Contact: Nikki Thomas for questions (940) 368-0819 |
Denton Denton County |
Tuesday, February 12th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Childcare is not provided. Contact: Nikki Thomas for questions (940) 368-0819 |
Greenville Hunt County |
Thursday, February 14th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Joint Information Meeting Description: Informational Meeting From I 30 in Greenville Take Exit 93 Hwy 34N toward Greenville. Proceed approximately 4 miles, First Baptist Church is on right, parking next to building. Contact: Emma Casselton for more information at (903) 450-5888 |
Dallas Dallas County |
Saturday, February 16th, 10:00 am – 11:30 am Joint Information Meeting Contact: Tanya Orr at (214) 774-4871 |
Fort Worth Tarrant County |
Tuesday, February 19th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Joint Information Meeting Contact: Tara Sims at (682) 808-5055 |
Dallas Dallas County |
Thursday, February 21st, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Contact: Noa Buxt at (469) 781-5274 |
Garland Dallas County |
Thursday, February 21st, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Joint Information Meeting Located in Fellowship Hall Contact: eclarke@tbhc.org |
Waxahachie Ellis County |
Saturday, February 23rd, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Joint Informational Meeting Texas Baptist Home for Children King Enrichment Center (Farthest building to the left) Waxahachie Branch |
Heart Gallery
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Recruitment Staff
- Region 3 Recruitment Unit: (817) 792-4409
- Foster/Adopt Recruiter:
La Queena Warren
Cell: (817) 304-1272
- Recruitment Supervisor:
Jennifer Tatum
Cell: (817) 781-2475
Faith-Based Staff
- Starla Abraham: (817) 543-3934
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:
Phone: (817) 792-4409
Fax: (817) 276-3569