Heart Galleries Resource List
Heart Galleries of Texas and local heart galleries maintain a Heart Galleries resource list for caregivers and professionals. These resources include trainings, interventions, and hubs that may provide the support your family needs. You can explore resources available in your region below. Don’t know your region? Find out here. This general directory of Texas resources is updated regularly. We encourage you to contact them directly, as we haven’t partnered with them.
Looking for our Post-adoption Resource Hub? These vetted partners receive Heart Galleries funding to provide free post-adoption services to families in Texas.
If you have questions about the list in general, please contact Cassandra Mendoza at cassandra.mendoza@austin.utexas.edu
| Regions: | Type of Resource: | Title of Resource: | Target Audience(s): | Description: | Time Commitment: | Resource Format: | Available in Spanish? | Cost: | Peer Support Available? | Link: |
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| 8 | SJRC Texas Family Resource Center | Families with children aged prenatal through 17 years | The SJRC Texas Family Resource Center serves as a community hub for family enrichment, basic needs assistance, and opportunities to connect with local resources. SJRC Texas offers enrichment opportunities for families at any stage of their child's development through both in-person and virtual programs. Services are available to all families in the community at no charge! | Varies | In-person and virtual services available | Yes | Free | https://sjrctexas.org/family-resource-center/ | ||
| Statewide | Training | Texas FASD Network | Birth Families, Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families, Professionals, Prospective Adoptive/Foster/Kinship Caregivers & Families, Youth | Texas FASD Network offers support for families caring for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), as well as training on FASD?which is very prevalent within the foster care system?for families and professionals. | Depends on event | Both virtual and in-person | Most events, such as support groups and monthly webinars, are free | Free | https://texasfasd.org/ | |
| Statewide | Gift of Adoption Fund | Prospective Adoptive Parents (Domestic and International), Kinship Caregivers, Former Foster Youth (ages 18-21) | Gift of Adoption has funding available to help families complete domestic, international, and relative/kinship adoptions. Gift of Adoption grants can cover costs associated with the adoption of a former foster youth between the ages of 18-21 if those costs are the responsibility of the adoptive family and will not be reimbursed by state or federal subsidies or reimbursements. Grants to help relatives meet licensing requirements to adopt a relative from foster care. | Virtual | Free | https://giftofadoption.org/apply/pilotprograms/ | ||||
| Statewide | TBRI Caregiver Training | adoptive and foster parents | The Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing invites foster and adoptive caregivers to attend a virtual workshop on Trust-Based Relational Intervention? (TBRI?). TBRI? is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. | 8, 2-hour sessions from April to August | Virtual | No | Free | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-module-tbri-caregiver-training-tickets-1987358162763?aff=oddtdtcreator | ||
| 3 | Becoming Mom | expectant parents and parents of a child 0-36 months of age. | BecomingMom offers free counseling and free diapers and wipes to anyone pregnant or parenting under 3 | In-person | Yes | Free | https://christian-works.org/becomingmom/ | |||
| 3 | GriefWorks | children ages 5-18 and their families | GriefWorks is a program that provides a free support group where children and teens can share their stories of loss and explore their grief openly | In-person | Free | https://christian-works.org/grief/ | ||||
| 3 | KidWorks | children ages five to eighteen | KidWorks is a free support group program for children ages five to eighteen who are experiencing the divorce of their parents. | In-person | Free | https://christian-works.org/kidworks/ | ||||
| 3 | AdoptionWorks | adoptees ages 5-18 and their adoptive parents. | AdoptionWorks Post Adoption is a free support group program for adoptees ages five to seventeen. | Post-Adopt Support group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:30-8pm. | In-person | Free | https://christian-works.org/post-adoption/ | |||
| 3, 6, 7, 8 | Community-Based Services & Support | Birth Families, Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families, Prospective Adoptive/Foster/Kinship Caregivers & Families, Youth | Connect children (ages 3-20) with a Youth Advocate Program's mental health professional. They offer home, community, and school-based services support to Medicaid-eligible families. | In-person | Yes | Medicaid eligible | https://www.yapinc.org/TexasMentalHealth | |||
| 3, 6, 8, 11 | Head Start and Early Head Start Preschool | Youth | Head Start provides high-quality prekindergarten education to students? birth to 5 years of age, along with wrap-around services to meet the needs of the whole family and for the families to complete their family goals. | In-person | Yes | Free | https://upbring.org/head-start-preschool | |||
| Statewide | JBF Backpack Program | Professionals | Jockey Being Family's backpack program offers adoption agencies, social workers, legal professionals, and judges along with our non-profit partners the tools needed by families as they continue their new adoption journey. They provide free personalized backpacks to newly adopted children. More importantly, parents receive a Jockey Being Family parent tote filled with valuable post-adoption resources to help them navigate through their adoption journey. | Yes | Free | https://www.jockeybeingfamily.com/backpack-program/ | ||||
| 4 | Resource Hub | The Fostering Collective Family Resource Center | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Professionals | In-person family resouce library including essential needs (weighted blankest, carseats, etc.) and virtual resource library listing local providers and topical resources, as well as Family Resource Specialist connecting families to resources in the community. | In-person | No | Free | https://thefosteringcollective.org/family-resource-center/ | ||
| 2, 6, 7, 8 | Training | Adoptive Parent Training | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Monthly trainings on the adoption process in Texas, covering topics including transracial adoption and birth family relations. | Once per month from 9am-4pm | Virtual | Free | https://www.adoptionchoicesoftexas.org/adoptive-parent-training/ | ||
| 1 | Training | Family Success Program | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Programs and monthly support groups designed to help foster and adoptive caregivers achieve and maintain permanency. | Once per week | Both virtual and in-person | Free if billable through Medicaid | https://childshome.org/family-success-program/ | ||
| 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 | Training | Post Adoption Program | Adoptive Caregivers | Training and support groups for adoptive caregivers. | Both virtual and in-person | Free | https://centerstx.org/post-adoption/ | |||
| Statewide | Training | Arrow Texas Training Calendar | Foster Caregivers | Virtual trainings for caregivers on their fostering journey. | Virtual | Free | https://arrow.org/texas-training-calendar/ | |||
| 1, 6, 7, 8 | Training | Fathering in 15 | Dads (birth, adoptive, foster, kinship, etc.) | Self-paced classes for fathers, stepfathers, and foster and adoptive fathers covering topics including handling emotions, coparenting and more. | 15 topics that take 15 min each self-paced | Virtual | Yes | Free | https://www.depelchin.org/fatherhood-programs/ | |
| 1, 6, 7, 8 | Training | Parenting Classes & Parenting Help | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | Programs and classes offering strategies and tips to support caregivers. | 6 week parenting classes for 2 hours each | Virtual | Free | https://www.depelchin.org/parenting/ | ||
| 11 | Training | Circles of Care Training Center | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Professionals | Pre-service, in-service and staff training for adoptive and foster caregivers and caseworkers. | Both virtual and in-person | Free | https://training.circlesofcareinc.org/ | |||
| 11 | Training | Foster / Adopt Orientation Webinars | Prospective Adoptive/Foster/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Informational webinars on becoming an adoptive or foster caregiver. | 1 session, 2 hours | Virtual | Free | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-informational-meeting-tickets-145301140623 | ||
| 3 | Resource Hub | Chosen Ones | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Resource guide for adoptive and foster caregivers, covering medical services, therapy services, support grops and more. | Virtual | https://chosenones.org/adoption-resources/ | ||||
| 3 | Training | Pathways Adoption Training | Adoptive Caregivers | Two-day training for adoptive caregivers on supporting children with a history of loss, neglect or trauma. | 2 days | In-person | No | https://adoptionsbygladney.com/resources/adoption-training-education/pathways | ||
| 4 | Trainings | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | Monthly trainings for caregivers | Varies | In-person | Free | https://thefosteringcollective.org/events/ | |||
| 6 | Training | Babysitter Training | Volunteers | Training and certification for certified foster care babysitters. | Varies per training | Both virtual and in-person | Varies | https://riversideproject.org/initiatives/babysitter-training/ | ||
| 6 | Training | Emergency Behavior Intervention (EBI) | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | One-day class teaching methods of de-escalating crisis situations. | 1 day | In-person | Free | https://www.homeswithhope.org/our-services/parent-training/ | ||
| 6 | Training | Family Preservation Group | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Support group for adoptive families led by licensed professionals with experience in the field of adoption. | Virtual | Free | https://armswide.org/services/permanency-support/support-groups/ | |||
| 6 | Training | Help Me Grow (intervention) | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | Community call line connecting families with young children to child development resources. | Yes | Free | https://www.depelchin.org/help-me-grow/ | |||
| 6 | Training | Mothers Support Group in Fort Bend County | Adoptive Mothers | Support group led by a licensed professional for adoptive mothers to share parenting tips and support. | Varies | In-person | Free | https://armswide.org/services/permanency-support/support-groups/ | ||
| 6 | Training | Residential Services including Pregnant and Parenting Teen and Transitional Living Programs | Youth | Programs designed for at-risk youth aging out of foster care providing support and services. | Varies | In-person | https://www.depelchin.org/residential-services/ | |||
| 6 | Resource Hub | Riverside Project | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Resource page with information on community support, behavioral support, educational support and more. | Both virtual and in-person | https://riversideproject.org/resources/ | ||||
| 6, 11 | Training | Spanish speaking support groups | Adoptive Caregivers | Support groups offering post-adoption services support to adoptive caregivers who are primary Spanish speakers. | Varies | In-person | Yes | Free | https://armswide.org/services/permanency-support/support-groups/ | |
| 6 | Training | Super Saturdays Class | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | Classes for caregivers covering topics including children's medications, child development, safety for children and more. | 1-day class | In-person | No | Free | https://www.homeswithhope.org/our-services/parent-training/ | |
| 6 | Training | Support Groups | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Support groups for caregivers to share experiences and learn from professionals in child development and therapy. Caregivers must be licensed with child-placing agency Homes with Hope. | 3-4 times a year | In-person | No | Free | https://www.homeswithhope.org/our-services/support-groups/ | |
| 6 | Training | TBRI | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families; Professionals | Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training for caregivers and professionals. | 4 sessions, 6 hours per session | In-person | No | $25 per session | https://riversideproject.org/initiatives/tbri-collaborative/ | |
| 7 | Training | Adoption Training Seminars | Prospective Adoptive/Foster/Kinship Caregivers and Families | Information sessions and training seminars on adoption, for prospective adoptive caregivers. | Varies | Virtual | No | varies | https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/training-seminars/ | |
| Statewide | Training | Monthly Peer Support Groups | Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregivers; Adoptees | Peer support groups for adoptees and caregivers. | A variety of peer support groups once a month, via Zoom. | Virtual | No | varies | https://adoptionknowledge.org/support-groups/ | |
| Statewide | 2026 Virtual Conference: Raising Our Voices | Adoptees | Annual virtual conference for Adoption Knowledge Affiliates. AKA's conference is an opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and learn together. | November 6 & 7, 2026 | Virtual | No | Free | https://adoptionknowledge.org/conference/ | ||
| Statewide | Resources (Counseling, Podcasts and Books): Adoption Knowledge Affiliates (AKA) | Adoptees; Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | AKA was born out of the need for adoptee and birth parent voices and experiences to be heard and recognized and for all parts of the adoption constellation to be better understood by one another, as well as by adoption policy makers and the general public. The goal is to create connection, education, and support via dialogue. We have also been educating and providing CEUs to therapists, social workers, and others serving the adoption and foster care communities since our inception in 1992. | In-person and Virtual | Some resources may have a cost | https://adoptionknowledge.org/resources/ | ||||
| 7 | Training | TBRI Intro & Overview; TBRI Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting Classes; TBRI Implementation Support Group | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | Introductory class for caregivers on using TBRI Empowering Principles. | 7 hours for first in-person intro class | In-person | No | $50 for intro class, discounts available | https://nurturing-change.org/tbri-for-families | |
| 8 | Training | Compadre y Compadre | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | 15-week program for male caregivers to develop parenting knowledge and skills. | 15 weeks | In-person | Free | https://www.childrensshelter.org/programs | ||
| 8 | Training | Introduction to Trauma Competent Caregiving | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families; Professionals | Training for caregivers and professionals on trauma-competent care. | 1 day | Both virtual and in-person | Yes | Free | https://www.eventbrite.com/o/south-texas-alliance-for-orphans-13123961124 | |
| 8 | Training | Iparent Step (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families | Free seven-week multi-component parenting education curriculum. | 7 weeks | Both virtual and in-person | Free | https://www.childrensshelter.org/programs | ||
| 8 | Adoption Resoures | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families Adoptees | Recommended Resources | Both virtual and in-person | Free | https://abrazo.org/abrazo-adoption-associates/abrazo-community/adoption-resources/ | ||||
| Statewide | Training | Adoption Training | Professionals | Professional development and continuing education for adoption professionals. | 1 to 1-1/2 hours per class | Virtual | $7.50 per class member; $15 per class non-member | https://adoptioncouncil.org/resources-and-training/social-work-ce/ | ||
| Statewide | Resource Hub | Camp Abrazo | Birth Families; Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Annual gathering hosted by San Antonio adoption agency for birth families, adoptive caregivers, and children. | In-person | https://abrazo.org/abrazo-adoption-associates/abrazo-community/camp-abrazo/ | ||||
| Statewide | Training | Creating a Family | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Professionals | Learning for caregivers and professionals. | Varies | Virtual | No | Varies per training, some are free for caregivers | https://www.creatingafamilyed.org | |
| Statewide | Training | Families Rising | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Professionals | Webinars and trainings for caregivers and professionals on navigating adoption, foster care, and kinship care. | Varies | Virtual | $0 up to $80 (lower cost with $45 annual membership) | https://wearefamiliesrising.org/recorded-trainings/ | ||
| Statewide | Training | National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training | Professionals | Free, web-based training for professionals on addressing the mental health needs of children and youth. | Varies | Virtual | Free | https://adoptionsupport.org/nti/ | ||
| Statewide | Training | National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Professionals | Technical assistance and resource library for accessible post-permanency services. | Varies | Virtual | No | Free | https://postadoptioncenter.org | |
| Statewide | Training | Publications, Articles, and Courses for Adoptive Parents | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families | Publications, articles, and courses available to adoptive caregivers. | Varies | Virtual | $15 per webinar | https://adoptioncouncil.org/education/adoptive-parents/ | ||
| Statewide | Training | The Family Approach | Professionals | Self-paced online course for professionals to learn how to create and maintain family partnerships. | Self-paced | Virtual | No | Free | https://sites.bu.edu/familypartnership/ | |
| Statewide | Events & Webinars | Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers & Families; Birth Families; Professionals | Center for Adoption Support and Education mission is to improve the well-being and permanence of children and their families by advancing learning to build a responsive national network of professionals and provide support to adoptive and foster families. | Varies | Virtual | No | Free | https://adoptionsupport.org/ |