Foster/Adopt Family Events

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
May
6

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church now through May 6th!

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: Foster Hope Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Family Splashin’ Saturday | Clear Lake
May
9

Family Splashin’ Saturday | Clear Lake

We invite our foster, adoptive, and kinship families to join us for a Splashin’ Saturday! We will enjoy the splash pad at Texas Avenue Park to round up for summer! Don’t get too hot and join us for splash pad fun.

Location: Texas Avenue Park Splash Pad | 17100 N Texas Ave | Webster, 77598

Please contact Christel Wessel with any questions (281) 898 - 3127 or cwessel@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

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Foster and Adoptive Parent Support | More than Coffee [Clear Lake]
May
11

Foster and Adoptive Parent Support | More than Coffee [Clear Lake]

This support group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together for community and receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. We will have coffee to enjoy during our conversation. The group meets once a month typically on the 2nd* Monday from 9:30 - 11:00am at South Main Baptist Church. Please register with the link below. *The date may change due to holidays

Child care is available for children of all ages.

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. East Houston, TX 77505

Enter through the front entrance of the church and a staff member will meet you!


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Fort Bend Family Event | Coffee + Community
May
16

Fort Bend Family Event | Coffee + Community

Pack up the kids an join us for a morning of Coffee & Community! We will be gathering on the back patio in the share at the picnic tables while the kids can play on the playground with trusty volunteers there to play with them!

If you have any questions, please contact Rellie Chacon at gchacon@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

Please note that we ask for registration for event communication due to the limitation of attendees and we ask if your family is registered and you can no longer attend, please email Kristin Gonzalez at kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.

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Foster + Adoptive Family | Art & Movie Day
Jun
13

Foster + Adoptive Family | Art & Movie Day

We invite our foster, adoptive, and kinship families to join us for a morning of crafts and movie! The kids will be making their own flag and DIY party poppers to celebrate the 250th celebration of 4th of July with red, white, and blue SnoCones! We will enjoy a family friendly movie and Chick-fil-A for lunch! If you have any questions, please contact Christel Wessel at cwessel@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

Please note that we ask for registration for event communication and having a head count that allows us to serve the proper amount of food for those attending. If your family is registered and you can no longer attend, please email Kristin Gonzalez at kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MAY.

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Fort Bend Family Event | Double Dave’s Pizza
Jun
27

Fort Bend Family Event | Double Dave’s Pizza

Pack up the family and join us for an evening enjoying pizza together at DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks! More details to come.

If you have any questions, please contact Rellie Chacon at gchacon@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MAY.

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4th of July Family & Fireworks
Jul
4

4th of July Family & Fireworks

Happy 4th of July! We invite our foster, adoptive, and kinship families to join us on as we celebrate the 4th of July all together at Crowder Bayou Ranch. There will be hot dogs and chips provided and The Lion’s Club will put on a wonderful fireworks display for us!

More details to come.


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Apr
29

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church now through May 6th!

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: Foster Hope Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Apr
22

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church now through May 6th!

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: Foster Hope Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Clear Lake | Spring Family Fest
Apr
18

Clear Lake | Spring Family Fest

We invite our foster, adoptive, and kinship families to join us for our Spring Family Fest filled with fun outdoor activities such as a outdoor petting zoo, bounce house, lawn games, and arts & crafts! Lunch and goodies will be available. This event is hosted in Clear Lake but open to all of our families. There will be volunteers to help assist families and play with children as well. If you have any questions, please contact Christel Wessel at cwessel@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

Please note that we ask for registration for event communication and having a head count that allows us to serve the proper amount of food for those attending. If your family is registered and you can no longer attend, please email Kristin Gonzalez at kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.

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Teen Group & Kids Crew
Apr
17

Teen Group & Kids Crew

Friday night Fun! On the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, we host Kids Crew for kids ages 6-12 and Teen Group for teens ages 13 to 17. These groups are a place for foster, adoptive, and biological kids of families of The Sanctuary to come together to receive support and have some fun in community with their fellow peers! They will meet at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church. Parents can drop off and will need to sign their child and teen in and out at drop-off and pick up.

Special opportunity for parents! There will be a special guest, Alicia Phillips, OT-intern, presenting the following topics to parents during the time the kids are in group!

Here are the following dates and topics:
February 6 | Importance and Implementation of Routines
February 20 | Strategies for Limiting Screen Time
March 6 | Age-Appropriate Expectations
March 30 | Sensory Support during Change (Easter themed)

Please click the button below to register.

Contact Jenny Hendricks at jhendricks@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church | 18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Apr
15

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church now through May 6th!

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: Foster Hope Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Foster and Adoptive Parent Support | More than Coffee [Clear Lake]
Apr
13

Foster and Adoptive Parent Support | More than Coffee [Clear Lake]

This support group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together for community and receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. We will have coffee to enjoy during our conversation. The group meets once a month typically on the 2nd* Monday from 9:30 - 11:00am at South Main Baptist Church. Please register with the link below. *The date may change due to holidays

Child care is available for children of all ages.

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. East Houston, TX 77505

Enter through the front entrance of the church and a staff member will meet you!


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Fort Bend Family Event | Discovery Day
Apr
11

Fort Bend Family Event | Discovery Day

Come explore, play, and connect with us at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center! We're inviting Sanctuary families for a fun-filled day where learning meets adventure. This incredible space is packed with hands-on exhibits and interactive play areas designed to spark curiosity and creativity in kids of all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend meaningful time together while building lasting connections with other families in our community. Don’t miss out on this special event—we can’t wait to see you there!

This event is hosted in Fort Bend but all Sanctuary families are invited! If you have any questions, please contact Rellie Chacon at gchacon@sanctuaryfostercare.org. gchacon@sanctuaryfostercare.org

Please note that we ask for registration for event communication due to the limitation of attendees and we ask if your family is registered and you can no longer attend, please email Kristin Gonzalez at kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.

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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Apr
8

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church now through May 6th!

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: Foster Hope Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Teen Group & Kids Crew
Apr
3

Teen Group & Kids Crew

Friday night Fun! On the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, we host Kids Crew for kids ages 6-12 and Teen Group for teens ages 13 to 17. These groups are a place for foster, adoptive, and biological kids of families of The Sanctuary to come together to receive support and have some fun in community with their fellow peers! They will meet at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church. Parents can drop off and will need to sign their child and teen in and out at drop-off and pick up.

Special opportunity for parents! There will be a special guest, Alicia Phillips, OT-intern, presenting the following topics to parents during the time the kids are in group!

Here are the following dates and topics:
February 6 | Importance and Implementation of Routines
February 20 | Strategies for Limiting Screen Time
March 6 | Age-Appropriate Expectations
March 30 | Sensory Support during Change (Easter themed)

Please click the button below to register.

Contact Jenny Hendricks at jhendricks@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church | 18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Apr
1

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church now through May 6th!

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: Foster Hope Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup
Apr
1

Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup

Wiggle your way to Wednesdays for some giggles and developmental play with your little ones! This playgroup will have a new focus each week for children ages 0 to 3 years old taught by our Occupational Therapist student, Alicia Phillips, or Sanctuary Clinician, Lynz Costa to discuss ways to promote healthy growth! This is for targeted for children 0-3 but if they have an older sibling, they are free to participate as well! We will be meeting February 11th through April 2nd from 10:00 - 11:30AM. Please note, you do not need to attend every session to benefit.

If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Phillips: aphillips@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

February 11 | Importance and Implementation of Routines
February 18 | Collaboration with Wiggles & Giggles - Sensory-friendly play
February 25 | Strategies for Limiting Screen Time
March 4 | Connecting with Your Baby
March 11 | Gross-motor Development
March 18 | Fine-motor Development
March 25 | Providing Sensory Support During Change

Class schedule starting April 1st will be posted at a later date.

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church - Play Room
18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058

Please click the button below to register.


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Clear Lake Family Event | Morning at the Museum
Mar
28

Clear Lake Family Event | Morning at the Museum

We want to invite you and your family to a Morning at the Museum! This special event is for foster, adoptive and kinship families to enjoy a morning (or the day) at The Children’s Museum of Houston. You will have a chaperone volunteer to be assigned to you to enjoy the interactive experiences. Check in will be at 9:45am to pick up a snack bag upon entrance and assemble before going in. We will all need to go in together.

If you have any questions, please contact Christel Wessel at cwessel@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

Please note that we ask for registration for event communication and to keep the limits of our registration. If your family is registered and you can no longer attend, please email Kristin Gonzalez at kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.

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Fort Bend Family Event | Saddles & Smiles
Mar
26

Fort Bend Family Event | Saddles & Smiles

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We want to invite you and your family to Saddles and Smiles at the Barn! This special event is for foster, adoptive and kinship families that will be an Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) experience—while there won’t be any horseback riding, families will enjoy meaningful, hands-on activities in the arena with horses that focus on connection, communication, and teamwork. The event is open to children ages 2 and up.

If you have any questions, please contact Rellie Chacon at gchacon@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

Please note that we ask for registration for event communication due to the limitation of attendees and we ask if your family is registered and you can no longer attend, please email Kristin Gonzalez at kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.

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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup
Mar
26

Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup

Wiggle your way to some giggles and developmental play with your little ones! This playgroup will have a new focus each week for children ages 0 to 3 years old taught by our Occupational Therapist student, Alicia Phillips, or Sanctuary Clinician, Lynz Costa to discuss ways to promote healthy growth! This is for targeted for children 0-3 but if they have an older sibling, they are free to participate as well! We will be meeting February 11th through April 2 from 10:00 - 11:30AM. Please note, you do not need to attend every session to benefit.

If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Phillips: aphillips@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

Thursday, March 26 | Providing Sensory Support During Change

Class schedule starting April 1st will be posted at a later date.

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church - Play Room
18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058

Please click the button below to register.


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Mar
25

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church now through May 6th!

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: Foster Hope Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Teen Group & Kids Crew
Mar
20

Teen Group & Kids Crew

Friday night Fun! On the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, we host Kids Crew for kids ages 6-12 and Teen Group for teens ages 13 to 17. These groups are a place for foster, adoptive, and biological kids of families of The Sanctuary to come together to receive support and have some fun in community with their fellow peers! They will meet at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church. Parents can drop off and will need to sign their child and teen in and out at drop-off and pick up.

Special opportunity for parents! There will be a special guest, Alicia Phillips, OT-intern, presenting the following topics to parents during the time the kids are in group!

Here are the following dates and topics:
February 6 | Importance and Implementation of Routines
February 20 | Strategies for Limiting Screen Time
March 6 | Age-Appropriate Expectations
March 30 | Sensory Support during Change (Easter themed)

Please click the button below to register.

Contact Jenny Hendricks at jhendricks@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church | 18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058


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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup
Mar
19

Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup

Wiggle your way to some giggles and developmental play with your little ones! This playgroup will have a new focus each week for children ages 0 to 3 years old taught by our Occupational Therapist student, Alicia Phillips, or Sanctuary Clinician, Lynz Costa to discuss ways to promote healthy growth! This is for targeted for children 0-3 but if they have an older sibling, they are free to participate as well! We will be meeting February 11th through May 6th from 10:00 - 11:30AM. Please note, you do not need to attend every session to benefit.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynz Costa by phone at (346) 815-0466 or lcosta@sanctuaryfostercare.org. Alicia Phillips: aphillips@sanctuaryfostercare.org.


Thursday, March 19 | Fine-motor Development
Thursday, March 26 | Providing Sensory Support During ChangeClass schedule starting April 1st will be posted at a later date.

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church - Play Room
18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058

Please click the button below to register.


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Mar
18

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church now through May 6th!

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: Foster Hope Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Foster and Adoptive Parent Support | More than Coffee [Clear Lake]
Mar
16

Foster and Adoptive Parent Support | More than Coffee [Clear Lake]

This support group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together for community and receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. We will have coffee to enjoy during our conversation. The group meets once a month typically on the 2nd* Monday from 9:30 - 11:00am at South Main Baptist Church. Please register with the link below. *The date may change due to holidays

NOTE: March will be held on the 3rd Monday due to Spring Break!

Child care is available for children of all ages.

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. East Houston, TX 77505

Enter through the front entrance of the church and a staff member will meet you!


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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup
Mar
12

Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup

Wiggle your way for some giggles and developmental play with your little ones! This playgroup will have a new focus each week for children ages 0 to 3 years old taught by our Occupational Therapist student, Alicia Phillips, or Sanctuary Clinician, Lynz Costa to discuss ways to promote healthy growth! This is for targeted for children 0-3 but if they have an older sibling, they are free to participate as well! We will be meeting February 11th through May 6th from 10:00 - 11:30AM. Please note, you do not need to attend every session to benefit.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynz Costa by phone at (346) 815-0466 or lcosta@sanctuaryfostercare.org. Alicia Phillips: aphillips@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

Thursday, March 12 | Gross-motor Development
Thursday, March 19 | Fine-motor Development
Thursday, March 26 | Providing Sensory Support During Change

Class schedule starting April 1st will be posted at a later date.

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church - Play Room
18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058

Please click the button below to register.


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Teen Group & Kids Crew
Mar
6

Teen Group & Kids Crew

Friday night Fun! On the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, we host Kids Crew for kids ages 6-12 and Teen Group for teens ages 13 to 17. These groups are a place for foster, adoptive, and biological kids of families of The Sanctuary to come together to receive support and have some fun in community with their fellow peers! They will meet at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church. Parents can drop off and will need to sign their child and teen in and out at drop-off and pick up.

Special opportunity for parents! There will be a special guest, Alicia Phillips, OT-intern, presenting the following topics to parents during the time the kids are in group!

Here are the following dates and topics:
February 6 | Importance and Implementation of Routines
February 20 | Strategies for Limiting Screen Time
March 6 | Age-Appropriate Expectations
March 30 | Sensory Support during Change (Easter themed)

Please click the button below to register.

Contact Jenny Hendricks at jhendricks@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church | 18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058


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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup
Mar
5

Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup

Wiggle your way for some giggles and developmental play with your little ones! This playgroup will have a new focus each week for children ages 0 to 3 years old taught by our Occupational Therapist student, Alicia Phillips, or Sanctuary Clinician, Lynz Costa to discuss ways to promote healthy growth! This is for targeted for children 0-3 but if they have an older sibling, they are free to participate as well! We will be meeting February 11th through May 6th from 10:00 - 11:30AM. Please note, you do not need to attend every session to benefit.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynz Costa by phone at (346) 815-0466 or lcosta@sanctuaryfostercare.org. Alicia Phillips: aphillips@sanctuaryfostercare.org.


Thursday, March 5 | Connecting with Your Baby
Thursday, March 12 | Gross-motor Development
Thursday, March 19 | Fine-motor Development
Thursday, March 26 | Providing Sensory Support During Change

Class schedule starting April 1st will be posted at a later date.

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church - Play Room
18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058

Please click the button below to register.


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Fort Bend Parent Connection Group @ Grand Parkway Baptist Church
Mar
4

Fort Bend Parent Connection Group @ Grand Parkway Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:00 PM at Grand Parkway Baptist Church starting January 14 through March 4, 2026.

Child-care is available for children birth to 2 years old and registration is required: Child-care Registration
Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional Chick-fil-a meal for $6 per person offered from 6:00 - 6:30pm.

LOCATION: Grand Parkway Baptist Church | 12000 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407
ROOM: Adult Building Conference Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Mar
4

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church starting January 21 through March 11, 2026.

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: TBD

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup
Feb
26

Wiggles & Giggles Playgroup

  • St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wiggle your way for some giggles and developmental play with your little ones! This playgroup will have a new focus each week for children ages 0 to 3 years old taught by our Occupational Therapist student, Alicia Phillips, or Sanctuary Clinician, Lynz Costa to discuss ways to promote healthy growth! This is for targeted for children 0-3 but if they have an older sibling, they are free to participate as well! We will be meeting February 11th through May 6th from 10:00 - 11:30AM. Please note, you do not need to attend every session to benefit.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynz Costa at lcosta@sanctuaryfostercare.org or Alicia Phillips at aphillips@sanctuaryfostercare.org.

Thursday, February 26 | Strategies for Limiting Screen Time
Thursday, March 5 | Connecting with Your Baby
Thursday, March 12 | Gross-motor Development
Thursday, March 19 | Fine-motor Development
Thursday, March 26 | Providing Sensory Support During Change

Class schedule starting April 1st will be posted at a later date.

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church - Play Room
18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058

Please click the button below to register.


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Fort Bend Parent Connection Group @ Grand Parkway Baptist Church
Feb
25

Fort Bend Parent Connection Group @ Grand Parkway Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:00 PM at Grand Parkway Baptist Church starting January 14 through March 4, 2026.

Child-care is available for children birth to 2 years old and registration is required: Child-care Registration
Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional Chick-fil-a meal for $6 per person offered from 6:00 - 6:30pm.

LOCATION: Grand Parkway Baptist Church | 12000 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407
ROOM: Adult Building Conference Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Feb
25

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church starting January 21 through March 4, 2026.

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: TBD

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Teen Group & Kids Crew
Feb
20

Teen Group & Kids Crew

Friday night Fun! On the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, we host Kids Crew for kids ages 6-12 and Teen Group for teens ages 13 to 17. These groups are a place for foster, adoptive, and biological kids of families of The Sanctuary to come together to receive support and have some fun in community with their fellow peers! They will meet at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church. Parents can drop off and will need to sign their child and teen in and out at drop-off and pick up.

Special opportunity for parents! There will be a special guest, Alicia Phillips, OT-intern, presenting the following topics to parents during the time the kids are in group!

Here are the following dates and topics:
February 6 | Importance and Implementation of Routines
February 20 | Strategies for Limiting Screen Time
March 6 | Age-Appropriate Expectations
March 30 | Sensory Support during Change (Easter themed)

Please click the button below to register.

Contact Jenny Hendricks at jhendricks@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!

LOCATION: St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church | 18300 Upper Bay Road | Nassau Bay 77058


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Fort Bend Parent Connection Group @ Grand Parkway Baptist Church
Feb
18

Fort Bend Parent Connection Group @ Grand Parkway Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:00 PM at Grand Parkway Baptist Church starting January 14 through March 4, 2026.

Child-care is available for children birth to 2 years old and registration is required: Child-care Registration
Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional Chick-fil-a meal for $6 per person offered from 6:00 - 6:30pm.

LOCATION: Grand Parkway Baptist Church | 12000 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407
ROOM: Adult Building Conference Room

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church
Feb
18

Clear Lake Parent Connection Group @ South Main Baptist Church

This group is a place for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to come together to receive support and encouragement from families on the same journey. Our goal is connect you with information, support, and encouragement in order to continue to care for the children in your home - for however long they are there! The group meets every Wednesday from 6:30to 7:30 PM at South Main Baptist Church starting January 21 through March 11, 2026.

Child-care is available for children of all ages. Children ages 3 to 18 will be welcome to church’s programming for their age group.

There is an optional meal for $7 per person offered from 5:30 - 6:30pm. Children eat free.

LOCATION: South Main Baptist Church | 4300 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
ROOM: TBD

Contact Kristin Gonzalez at (346) 815-0905 or kgonzalez@sanctuaryfostercare.org to learn more!


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