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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.
January 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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TEAMS Virtual |
Tuesday, January 17th, 6:00pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required due to limited capacity. RSVP by using this Info Session RSVP - C - Foster Community You will receive an automated email confirming your RSVP. Prior to attending the information meeting, please watch the following video: https://youtu.be/mDBumv4Bng4 |
TEAMS Virtual |
Tuesday, January 24th, 6:00pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required due to limited capacity. RSVP by using this Info Session RSVP - D - Foster Community. You will receive an automated email confirming your RSVP. Prior to attending the information meeting, please watch the following video: https://youtu.be/mDBumv4Bng4
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February 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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Teams Virtual |
Tuesday, February 14th, 6:00pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required due to limited capacity. RSVP by using this Info Session RSVP - E - Foster Community Prior to attending the information meeting, please watch the following video: https://youtu.be/mDBumv4Bng4 |
Teams Virtual |
Monday, February 27th, 6:00pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required due to limited capacity. RSVP by using this Info Session RSVP - F - Foster Community |
March 2023
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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Teams Virtual |
Wednesday, March 8th, 6:00pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required due to limited capacity. RSVP by using this Info Session RSVP - A - Foster Community Prior to attending the information meeting, please watch the following video: https://youtu.be/mDBumv4Bng4 |
Teams Virtual |
Monday, March 13th, 6:00pm This information meeting will be held online through TEAMS. RSVP is required due to limited capacity. RSVP by using this Info Session RSVP - B - Foster Community |
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.