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Region 1, Lubbock and surrounding area
Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings
* 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: |
Saint Francis Ministries is responsible for Foster Care and Adoption Information Meetings for all of Region 1 Counties. Please find Information Meeting details below.
Saint Francis Ministries 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 Office ICPC
September 2024
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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Lubbock |
Monday, September 9th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Online Meeting – Online registration needed: For more information, please contact: Tereasa Mansfield, Saint Francis Texas, at (806) 549-0532 |
Amarillo Potter, Randall, and Surrounding Counties
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Monday, September 16th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm In Person Meeting – Online registration needed: For more information, please contact: Tereasa Mansfield, Saint Francis Texas, at (806) 549-0532 |
October 2024
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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| Lubbock Lubbock and Surrounding Counties |
Monday, October 14th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Online Meeting – Online registration needed: For more information, please contact: Tereasa Mansfield, Saint Francis Texas, at (806) 549-0532 |
Amarillo Potter, Randall and Surrounding Counties
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Monday, October 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm In Person Meeting – Online registration needed: For more information, please contact: Tereasa Mansfield, Saint Francis Texas, at (806) 549-0532 |
Amarillo Kinship Informational Gathering Potter, Randall and and Surroundig Counties |
Monday October 28th, 6:00-8:00 pm In Person Meeting For more information, please contact: Tereasa Mansfield, Saint Francis Texas, at (806) 549-0532 |
November 2024
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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| Lubbock Lubbock and Surrounding Counties |
Monday, November 11th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Online Meeting – Online registration needed: For more information, please contact: Tereasa Mansfield, Saint Francis Texas, at (806) 549-0532 |
Amarillo Potter, Randall and Surrounding Counties
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Monday, November 18th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm In Person Meeting – Online registration needed: For more information, please contact: Tereasa Mansfield, Saint Francis Texas, at (806) 549-0532 |
Recruitment Staff:
Tereasa Mansfield, Saint Francis Ministries: (806) 549-0532
Answers questions for the community on how to become foster and adoptive families.