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Region 7, Austin and surrounding area
Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings
* If accommodations such as a sign language interpreter are needed in order to attend an information meeting, please contact Christina Garza at (512) 751-7946 or Monica Perez Macias at (512) 839-3934, at least 3 days prior to the meeting, if possible. Please note that children are not able to attend information meetings due to the potential sensitive subject matter discussed. Any attendees arriving 15 minutes late or more will not be admitted.*
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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.
These information meetings are open to all but targeting the Region 7’s counties of Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hays, Hill, Lampasas, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Llano, Madison, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Robertson, San Saba, Travis, Washington, and Williamson. If you live outside this area, please select your region using the map above.
June 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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In-Person |
Thursday, June 8th, 5:45pm This information meeting will be held in person. The location will be the Pleasant Hill Branch of the Austin Public Library. Address: 211 E. William Cannon Dr. Austin, TX. 78745. RSVP if you wish to attend. RSVP by using this https://fostercommunity.org/info-session-june-8/ Prior to attending the information meeting, please watch the following video: https://youtu.be/mDBumv4Bng4 |
Virtual |
Monday, June 19th, 6pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required 24 hours prior to the meeting. RSVP by using this https://fostercommunity.org/info-session-june-19/ |
July 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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Virtual |
Thursday, July 6th, 6pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required 24 hours prior to the meeting. RSVP by using this https://fostercommunity.org/info-session-july-6/ Prior to attending the information meeting, please watch the following video: https://youtu.be/mDBumv4Bng4 |
Virtual |
Wednesday, July 12th, 6pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required 24 hours prior to the meeting. RSVP by using this https://fostercommunity.org/info-session-july-12/ |
Recruitment Staff:
- Christina Garza at (512) 751-7946
- Monica Perez Macias at (512) 839-3934
DFPS Faith-Based Staff:
- Teoahnna Mayo, FAD Faith-Based Specialist, (254) 220-6819
- Christi Yackel, FAD Faith-Based Specialist, (979) 203-6931
Works with the faith community to answers questions about how to become foster and adoptive family.
*If you are interested in a specific child or siblings found on TARE, Adopt Us Kids from Texas, or the Heart Gallery, please contact the TARE Coordinator or TARE@dfps.texas.gov.