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Region 3
Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings
| If you reside in one of these counties: | If you reside in one of these counties: |
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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.
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.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Foster_Care/Community-Based_Care/ For information on fostering or adopting a child from out of state, contact the state ICPC office. |
Please find Information Meeting details below. |
* 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. *
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Recruitment Events and Foster/Adopt Information Meetings: |
March 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Friday, March 3, 12 pm – 1pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-6qpjgrHN0dp_numM76aIcSgeD3aCAR |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Monday, March 6, 2023 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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 Person: Immanuel Harris, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (469) 346-9135 |
VIRTUAL |
Monday, March 6th, 12:00-1:00 pm |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Tuesday, March 7th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, March 9th,
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to partner with a private agency to become licensed. Contact Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
VIRTUAL |
Monday, March 13th, 12:00-1:00 pm |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Monday, March 13, 2023 6: 30 pm-7:30 pm
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 Person: Immanuel Harris, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (469) 346-9135 |
ONLINE General Information Meeting
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Tuesday, March 13, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtc-qrqTgoE9zx77kzlnshckif4BFFFVkI |
VIRTUAL |
Tuesday, March 14th, 12:00- 1:00 pm |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, March 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to partner with a private agency to become licensed. Contact Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Tuesday, March 21, 2022 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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 Person: Immanuel Harris, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (469) 346-9135 |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, March 23rd, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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. Your attendance will also count, if you choose to partner with a private agency to become licensed. Contact Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
VIRTUAL |
Friday, March 24th, 12:00- 1:00 pm |
Information Meeting Plano |
Saturday, March 25th, 10 am - 12:00 pm
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Bedford YMCA 2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021 If you reside in Tarrant County.
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Saturday, March 25th, 10:30- 11:30 am |
Restoration Church 1280 East Highland Street |
Monday, March 27th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Please register in advance: |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Register now for this foster/adopt meeting! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsduCsrjovGNKgJ_LrB4ESobuDZbtVrcKw |
April 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Monday, April 3, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Tuesday, April 4th, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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. Contact Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, April 6th, 2023 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
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. |
VIRTUAL If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto. |
Monday, April 10th, 12:00-1:00 pm |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Tuesday, April 11th, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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 Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
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VIRTUAL If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto. |
Friday, April 14th, 12:00-1:00 pm |
VIRTUAL If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto. |
Monday, April 17th, 12:00- 1:00 pm |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
VIRTUAL If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto. |
Friday, April 21st, 12:00- 1:00 pm |
VIRTUAL If you reside in these counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood, Erath, Somervell or Palo Pinto. |
Tuesday, April 25th, 6:00- 7:00 pm |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Friday, April 28th, 12pm -1pm |
May 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Wednesday, May 3, 6:30-8:00pm
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Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, May 4th,
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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 Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
ONLINE General Information Meeting
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Monday, May 8, 6:30-8:00pm https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-GvqjwrGtDcGdT9tpUBT4RLyz-mpszm
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Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, May 11th 2023 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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 Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, May 18th,
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
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 Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Tuesday, May 16, 6:30-8:00pm https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-GpqTwiHN2txw2iMBIJgoWdB-xDv4Xv
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ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Thursday, May 25, 6:30-8:00pm |
June 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Friday, June 2, 12pm-1pm
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ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Wednesday, June 7, 6:30pm – 8:00pm https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElduioqT8qHNB4kfcQDSRi0SfYWYkfXnq7
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Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, June 8th,
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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 Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Monday, June 12, 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, June 15th, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
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 Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Tuesday, June 20, 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
Online Information Meeting via Microsoft Teams If you reside in these counties only, please feel free to attend this meeting: |
Thursday, June 22nd, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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 Person: Michele Broussard, Child Protective Services Foster and Adoption Recruiter, for any questions: (214) 415-4470 |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
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July 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Friday, July 7, 12pm-1pm |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Tuesday, July 11, 6:30pm-8:00pm |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Wednesday, July 19, 6:30pm-8:00pm |
ONLINE General Information Meeting |
Monday, July 24, 6:30pm-8:00pm |
DFPS Recruitment Staff
- Foster/Adopt Recruiters:
Michele Broussard, Cell: (214) 415-4470
Immanuel Harris, Cell: (469) 346-9135
- Foster/Adopt Supervisor:
La Queena Warren
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