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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. *
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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:
October 2024
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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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
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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 |
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Teams (Online) Spanish speaking upon request |
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm Contact: Tiarney Young at: +1 (361) 946 8729 to sign up by Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Or Email: tiarney.young@dfps.texas.gov |
Teams (Online) Spanish speaking upon request |
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm Contact: Juan Zuniga at: 1 (956) 289-3349 to sign up by Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Or Email: juan.zuniga@dfps.texas.gov |
December 2024
| Location | Foster/Adopt Information Meetings |
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Teams (Online) Spanish speaking upon request |
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am and 6:00pm Contact: Frankie Garcia at: +1 (361) 318-9432 to sign up by Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Or Email: frankie.garcia@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