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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:48:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Relief Care—serving foster kids and families for 72 hours or less.</strong></p>

	<p>Full-time foster parents are trained to deal with the needs of children impacted by abuse and neglect. But there are times when these parents just need to get away for a few days and need someone to watch their foster kids. This special relief care training will prepare you to care for foster kids for up to 72 hours—giving foster parents some much needed relief.</p>

	<p><strong>Saturday, September 24th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.</strong></p>

	<p><strong>Cost is $20 per person or $30 per couple sharing a set of handouts.</strong> Scholorships are available. Contact Holly Glenn at <a href="http://dfwalliance.org/mailto:OneLess@Pantego.org">OneLess@Pantego.org</a> for more details.</p>

	<p>The training will be held at <a href="http://www.pantego.org/">Pantego Bible Church</a> in Ft. Worth, Texas.  </p>

	<p><a href="http://dfwalliance.org/files/Relief-Care-Provider-Application.pdf"><strong>Download the Application Packet</strong></a></p>

	<p>All of the materials in the application packet should be filled out before the day of the training. <strong><span class="caps">RSVP</span></strong> to Holly Glenn at <a href="http://dfwalliance.org/mailto:OneLess@Pantego.org">OneLess@Pantego.org</a></p>

	<p><strong>Training Schedule for January 22nd</strong></p>

	<ul>
		<li>Relief Care Workshop: 9:00 am &#8211; 11:30 am</li>
		<li>Break for Lunch: 11:30 am &#8211; 12:45 pm</li>
		<li><span class="caps">CPR</span> Training: 1:00 om &#8211; 4:00pm</li>
	</ul>

	<p>The training at this event will be provided by Buckner Foster Care and is accepted by the following agencies to serve their foster families:</p>

	<ul>
		<li>Arrow</li>
		<li>Buckner</li>
		<li>Covenant Kids</li>
		<li>Kornerstone</li>
		<li>Methodist</li>
	</ul>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:24:13 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Matt Donovan</dc:creator>
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<item><title>Hope for Orphans Institute [1]</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.hfoinstitute.org" target="_blank"><img title="HFO-institute-web-banner" src="http://www.hfoinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/HFO-institute-web-banner.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="140" /></a><br />
Hope for Orphans is hosting the Hope for Orphans Institutue on September 16-17, 2011, in Plano, Texas.<br />
This event is an opportunity to learn from leading experts and is designed to:
	<li>Equip &#38; help orphan ministry leaders, families, pastors, counselors, social workers, &#38; advocates to better serve the increasing number of families adopting special needs, at-risk and older children</li>
	<li>Learn from leading experts on how to better serve these families at all stages of adoption (contemplating, in process or completed)</li>
	<li>Directly address <span class="caps">HFO</span> Institute speakers during extended question and answer periods following each presentation</li>
	<li>Licensed Social Workers, Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists can receive Continuing Education Units (<span class="caps">CEU</span>) credits</li><br />
For complete details and to register online, visit <a href="http://www.hfoinstitute.org/">www.hfoinstitute.org/</a>. For a limited time families can receive a 50% discount on the price of this event by using the promo code: <span class="caps">TAPESTRY</span>.</p>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:22:28 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Michael Monroe</dc:creator>
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<item><title>"Next Steps" Q&amp;#38;A - Sunday, April 3rd</title>
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<p><a href="http://mosaicadoption.org/">Mosaic</a> at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4qcelon">First Baptist in Mansfield</a> is hosting a &#8220;Next Steps&#8221; Question and Answer session this Sunday, April 3 after the evening service (around 7:30). If anyone is wondering, &#8220;what can I do to help?&#8221; after experiencing the <a href="http://thefaithconnection.org">Heart Gallery</a>, this will answer those questions. Hosted by Mosaic, in partnership with Arrow. Spread the word!</p>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Matt Donovan</dc:creator>
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<item><title>Summit VII - May 12-13, 2011 [1]</title>
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<p><img src="http://dfwalliance.org/images/18.jpg" width="448" height="192" alt="" /></p>

	<p>The <a href="http://www.christian-alliance-for-orphans.org/">Christian Alliance for Orphans&#8217;</a> annual Summit has become a national hub for Christians committed to adoption, foster care and global orphan initiatives rooted in the local church.</p>

	<p>This year, <a href="http://www.christian-alliance-for-orphans.org/summit">Summit <span class="caps">VII</span></a> will take place on May 12-13, 2011 at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky.</p>

	<p>Make plans now to join other <span class="caps">DFW</span> Alliance church ministry leaders who will be there together with other church ministry leaders from across the country, as well organization leaders, grassroots advocates, pastors and others who share a passion for adoption, foster care and global orphan care.  With more than 75 workshops as well as unforgettable speakers and music, this year&#8217;s Summit is sure to have something that will bless, encourage and equip every church ministry.</p>

	<p>For more information about Summit <span class="caps">VII</span> visit <a href="http://www.christian-alliance-for-orphans.org/summit">http://www.christian-alliance-for-orphans.org/summit</a>.</p>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:19:21 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Michael Monroe</dc:creator>
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<p><strong>Relief Care—serving foster kids and families for 72 hours or less.</strong></p>

	<p>Full-time foster parents are trained to deal with the needs of children impacted by abuse and neglect. But there are times when these parents just need to get away for a few days and need someone to watch their foster kids. This special relief care training will prepare you to care for foster kids for up to 72 hours—giving foster parents some much needed relief.</p>

	<p><strong>Saturday, January 22nd, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.</strong></p>

	<p><strong>Cost is $20 per person or $30 per couple sharing a set of handouts.</strong> Scholorships are available. Contact Kevin harris at <a href="http://dfwalliance.org/mailto:hischild@christchapelbc.org">hischild@christchapelbc.org</a> for more details.</p>

	<p>The training will be held at <a href="http://www.ccbcfamily.org/">Christ Chapel Bible Church</a> in Ft. Worth, Texas.  </p>

	<p><a href="http://dfwalliance.org/files/Relief-Care-Provider-Application.pdf"><strong>Download the Application Packet</strong></a></p>

	<p>All of the materials in the application packed should be filled out before the day of the training. <strong><span class="caps">RSVP</span></strong> to Kevin harris at <a href="http://dfwalliance.org/mailto:hischild@christchapelbc.org">hischild@christchapelbc.org</a></p>

	<p><strong>Training Schedule for January 22nd</strong></p>

	<ul>
		<li>Relief Care Workshop: 9:00 am &#8211; 11:30 am</li>
		<li>Break for Lunch: 11:30 am &#8211; 12:45 pm</li>
		<li><span class="caps">CPR</span> Training: 1:00 om &#8211; 4:00pm</li>
	</ul>

	<p>The training at this event will be provided by Buckner Foster Care and is accepted by the following agencies to serve their foster families:</p>

	<ul>
		<li>Arrow</li>
		<li>Buckner</li>
		<li>Covenant Kids</li>
		<li>Kornerstone</li>
		<li>Methodist</li>
	</ul>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:50:19 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Matt Donovan</dc:creator>
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