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Choosing to become a foster or adoptive parent is a life-changing decision—and you don't have to navigate it alone.

The first step to becoming licensed to foster or adopt is attending a Region 7 Foster Care and Adoption Information Session hosted by Foster Community. These sessions offer a realistic look at foster care, walk through the licensing process, and share insights from child-placing agencies that serve a wide range of families, including married couples, single parents, unmarried couples, LGBTQ+ families, and more.

Two online sessions are offered each month in partnership with trusted child-placing agencies, bridging the public and organizations that support children and families across Central Texas. Take the first step and explore Child Placing Agencies in Central Texas and register for an upcoming Information Session.

Parenting through foster care or adoption doesn't end at placement, and neither does support. If you're a current foster or adoptive parent, you are not meant to do this alone,

Foster Community connects you to a wide network of resource organizations offering practical help, emotional support, and ongoing education. From support groups to specialized one-on-one services, our partners are here to help you thrive on your parenting journey.

Kinship caregivers step up in moments of crisis, often without warning. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends say "yes" to caring for children they love, while navigating sudden changes to finances, schedules, and daily life.

Foster Community partners with organizations that understand the unique challenges of kinship care. We help connect caregivers to resources, support services, and community organizations who can help ensure families have what they need to stay together and move forward.

Reunification is the ultimate goal, and families deserve support to get there. Foster Community partners with organizations that work alongside biological parents as they work to create safe, stable homes for their children.

From parenting classes and support groups to wraparound services, we work with community partners that can provide the tools and encouragement families need, whether they are involved in the child welfare system or working to prevent involvement altogether. When parents are supported, families stay connected.

Strong nonprofits are built on strong communities. Volunteers play an essential role in supporting children, families, and the organizations that serve them. By sharing your time and skills, you help ensure nonprofits have the capacity to meet real, urgent needs across the community.

Foster Community connects volunteers with trusted organizations where support is needed most.

Sometimes, one consistent adult can change everything. Mentors provide encouragement, stability, and guidance to children and youth in care—whether that means helping with a resume, sharing a hobby, or simply showing up. Mentoring doesn't require a lifetime commitment, but it can create a lifelong impact.

Respite care providers support foster, kinship, and adoptive families by offering short-term care that gives caregivers time to rest and recharge. These breaks help families stay strong and continue providing safe, nurturing homes. Foster Community helps connect respite providers with families and organizations who value and rely on this support.

Our collaboratives bring like-minded organizations together to strengthen connections, reduce duplication of services, and increase collective impact. Members stay informed about industry changes, share best practices, and troubleshoot challenges alongside peers who understand the work. Most importantly, collaboratives help ensure families and youth receive the right support at the right time.

Foster Community currently hosts three collaborative groups:

Region 7 Child Placing Agency Collaborative: For Central Texas child placing agencies that license families to foster, foster-to-adopt, and/or adopt.

Adoption Collaborative of Central Texas: For Central Texas child placing agencies offering foster-to-adopt and adoption licensing, post adoption services, and government agencies connected to the child welfare system.

Region 7 Resource Organization Collaborative: For organizations that provide resources and support to youth and families involved with the child welfare system.

Collaborative members have opportunities to share services and programs, learn what others are offering, connect with potential families through monthly information sessions, and both give and receive referrals when needs arise. Members also expand their reach by sharing their mission through Foster Community events and community engagement efforts.

To learn more about joining a collaborative, contact info@fostercommunity.org.