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Region 11: Laredo, Edinburg, Corpus Christi, and surrounding areas

Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings

* If accommodations 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. *

Texas Map divided by  DFPS Regions 1 - Northwest District 2 - Northwest District 3 - Arlington District 4 - East Central District 5 - East Central District 7 - East Central District 6 - Houston District 8 - South Texas District 11 - South Texas District 9 - Northwest District 10 - Northwest District Recruitment Events and Foster/Adopt Information Meetings:

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is looking for caring foster and adoptive families in your area. To learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent through our agency, we will be having the following information meetings in your area:

September 2024

Location Foster/Adopt Information Meetings

Teams (Online)

Spanish speaking upon request

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm  

Contact: Rebecca Rodriguez at: +1 (956) 373-7632 to sign up by Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
 Or Email: Rebecca.rodriguez@dfps.texas.gov

Teams (Online)

Spanish speaking upon request

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm

Contact: Yvonne Trevino at: 1-(361) 354-1610 to sign up by Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

 Or Email: Yvonne.trevino@dfps.texas.gov

 

October 2024

Location Foster/Adopt Information Meetings

Teams (Online)

Spanish speaking upon request

Tuesday, October 08, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm

Contact: Krissel Rabago at: 1+(956) 436-3924 to sign up by Tuesday, October 01, 2024.

Or Email: krissel.rabago@dfps.texas.gov

 

Teams (Online)

Spanish speaking upon request

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm

Contact: Brooke Wursthorn at: 1-(361) 806-6970 to sign up by Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Or Email: brooke.wursthorn@dfps.texas.gov

 

November 2024

Location Foster/Adopt Information Meetings

Teams (Online)

Spanish speaking upon request

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm

Contact: Sophia Ybarra at: +1 (361)-816-4576 to sign up by Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Or Email: sophia.ybarra@dfps.texas.gov

Teams (Online)

Spanish speaking upon request

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm

Contact: Tiarney Young at: +1 (361) 946 8729 to sign up by Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Or Email: tiarney.young@dfps.texas.gov

 

December 2024

Location Foster/Adopt Information Meetings

Teams (Online)

Spanish speaking upon request

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm

Contact: Juan Zuniga at: 1 (956) 289-3349 to sign up by Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Or Email: juan.zuniga@dfps.texas.gov

Teams (Online)

Spanish speaking upon request

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm

Contact: Frankie Garcia at: +1 (361) 318-9432 to sign up by Tuesday, December 23, 2024.

Or Email: frankie.garcia@dfps.texas.gov

 

Recruitment Staff

**For questions and answers about becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent, see contacts below.**

  • Rosa Lopez, Human Services Technician, (956) 316-8693 or (956) 371-4621
  • Debra Garcia, Administrative Assistant, (361) 878-7525
  • Lydia Flores, Administrative Assistant, (956) 316-8745

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