BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EMPOWER - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EMPOWER X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://3empower.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EMPOWER REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20260223T225924Z CREATED:20260223T225924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T225924Z UID:2575-1778889600-1779062399@3empower.org SUMMARY:PAL Training Days - May DESCRIPTION:May 16-17\, 2026\n9am-4pm\nEMPOWER’s Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) program is offering upcoming training days in March\, April and May. \nWorkshop Topics Include: \n\nLife Decisions & Responsibilities\nJob Readiness\nFinancial Management\nHealth & Safety\nHousing & Transportation\nPersonal & Social Relationships\n\nAll workshops are required by DFPS URL:https://3empower.org/event/pal-training-days-may/ LOCATION:EMPOWER – Dallas Regal Row Office\, 1820 Regal Row\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://3empower.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PAL-Training-Days-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260223T225828Z CREATED:20260223T225828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T225828Z UID:2573-1777075200-1777247999@3empower.org SUMMARY:PAL Training Days - April DESCRIPTION:April 25-26\, 2026\n9am-4pm\nEMPOWER’s Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) program is offering upcoming training days in March\, April and May. \nWorkshop Topics Include: \n\nLife Decisions & Responsibilities\nJob Readiness\nFinancial Management\nHealth & Safety\nHousing & Transportation\nPersonal & Social Relationships\n\nAll workshops are required by DFPS URL:https://3empower.org/event/pal-training-days-april/ LOCATION:EMPOWER – Dallas Regal Row Office\, 1820 Regal Row\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://3empower.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PAL-Training-Days-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTSTAMP:20260223T225702Z CREATED:20260223T192808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T225702Z UID:2556-1774656000-1774828799@3empower.org SUMMARY:PAL Training Days - March DESCRIPTION:March 28-29\, 2026\n9am-4pm\nEMPOWER’s Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) program is offering upcoming training days in March\, April and May. \nWorkshop Topics Include: \n\nLife Decisions & Responsibilities\nJob Readiness\nFinancial Management\nHealth & Safety\nHousing & Transportation\nPersonal & Social Relationships\n\nAll workshops are required by DFPS URL:https://3empower.org/event/pal-training-days-march/ LOCATION:EMPOWER – Dallas Regal Row Office\, 1820 Regal Row\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://3empower.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PAL-Training-Days-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260225T191120Z CREATED:20260225T191103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191120Z UID:2582-1772280000-1772298000@3empower.org SUMMARY:PAL Youth Leadership Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://3empower.org/event/pal-youth-leadership-conference-2026/ LOCATION:EMPOWER – Dallas Regal Row Office\, 1820 Regal Row\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T140000 DTSTAMP:20260108T021944Z CREATED:20260108T021944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T021944Z UID:2526-1768644000-1768658400@3empower.org SUMMARY:PAL Aging Out Seminar - Virtual DESCRIPTION:This DFPS-required seminar helps 17-year-olds prepare for life after foster care by building skills for independent living. \nHosted by EMPOWER PAL \nClick HERE to register! URL:https://3empower.org/event/pal-aging-out-seminar-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T183000 DTSTAMP:20251027T182505Z CREATED:20251027T182001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T182505Z UID:2473-1763310600-1763317800@3empower.org SUMMARY:Stand Sunday DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how to become a foster or adoptive parent. Come learn how you can support foster children and foster families in your community! \nDinner will be provided! RSVP HERE \n \n  URL:https://3empower.org/event/stand-sunday/ LOCATION:Freedon Church\, 1800 S Hampton Rd\, Glenn Heights\, TX\, 75154 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T150000 DTSTAMP:20250729T230440Z CREATED:20250729T225218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T230440Z UID:2327-1754730000-1754751600@3empower.org SUMMARY:PAL Aging Out Seminar DESCRIPTION:Empower is proud to host an Aging Out Seminar designed to support 17-year-olds preparing to transition out of foster care. This DFPS-required event will equip youth with essential knowledge and skills for independent living. \nDate: August 9\, 2025\nLocation: 1820 Regal Row\, Dallas\, TX 75235\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nTopics include: \n\nTransitional Living Services\nFinancial Literacy\nHuman Trafficking Awareness\nSelf-Advocacy & Healthy Relationships\nNutrition & Wellness\n\nYouth will hear from expert guest speakers and gain valuable tools to navigate life beyond care. \nLearn More \n🔗 Register HERE \n  \n  URL:https://3empower.org/event/pal-aging-out-seminar/ LOCATION:EMPOWER – Dallas Regal Row Office\, 1820 Regal Row\, Dallas\, TX\, 75235\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://3empower.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EMPOWER-PAL-Aging-Out-Seminar-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T213000 DTSTAMP:20250512T222639Z CREATED:20250512T214455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T222639Z UID:2208-1749664800-1749677400@3empower.org SUMMARY:Embrace's Child to Family Connection DESCRIPTION:The Child to Family Connection is an incredible opportunity to hear the stories of over 30 children\, right here in our community\, waiting to be adopted from foster care. Unlike traditional “match events”\, the children are not present. At Embrace Child to Family Connection events\, children are represented with portraits\, videos\, and display tables representing their unique personalities\, interests\, and dreams. Children’s adoption caseworkers and CASA volunteers are also present to share\, firsthand\, about each child. Children featured in this event are mostly 8-17 years of age. \nThis event is free to attend and is for licensed families\, families who have started the licensing process\, and anyone who wants to learn more about adopting and/or fostering in the future. Registration is required for all guests. Dinner is provided for all attendees. No childcare is provided\, and no children may attend. \nRegister HERE: Embrace’s Child to Family Connection June 2025 \nA panel of adoptive parents and adult adoptees will share their experiences during dinner. Following the dinner presentation\, the child display and exhibit area will open and an information meeting about adopting from foster care will take place for unlicensed attendees. \n**Volunteers\, caseworkers\, CASAs\, and attorneys also register using their specific ticket type** \nThe completion of this registration form serves as a consent for photographs of attendees to be taken and used in Embrace promotions. \nThis event will take place indoors\, including large group gatherings. Please do not attend if you are unwell. Simulcast and recordings are not available. \nLearn more: HERE URL:https://3empower.org/event/embraces-child-to-family-connection/ LOCATION:Prestonwood Baptist Church- Plano Campus\, 6801 W Park Blvd\, Plano\, TX\, 75093\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://3empower.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/new-c2fc-cover-small.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250505T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250505T150000 DTSTAMP:20241205T002222Z CREATED:20241016T025253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T002222Z UID:1774-1746432000-1746457200@3empower.org SUMMARY:Swing into Action! Golf Tournament 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Swing into Action! Golf Tournament benefiting EMPOWER.\nRegistration 8 a.m.\nShotgun start 9 a.m.\nCookout on the Course 1:00 p.m.\nPost Golf Awards Reception 2:00 p.m. \nMonday\, May 5\, 2025 \nThe Nelson Golf & Sports Club – The Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas\n4200 North MacArthur Blvd\nIrving\, Texas 75038 \n  \nTitle Sponsor:  \n  \nPhotos from the 2024 event. \n \nSign up to be a sponsor below. \nFor questions\, please email award@tfifamily.org. URL:https://3empower.org/event/swing-into-action-golf-tournament-2025/ LOCATION:The Nelson Golf and Sports Club\, 4200 MacArthur Boulevard\, Irving\, TX\, 75038\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://3empower.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/25-Texas-Golf-FB-Event-Banner-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241219T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241219T193000 DTSTAMP:20241115T032307Z CREATED:20241115T032307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T032307Z UID:1890-1734633000-1734636600@3empower.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL Event for Empower Dreams\, Foster Futures \nRegion 3 General Information Meeting \nThursday\, December 19th 6:30 PM \n Click Here to Register URL:https://3empower.org/event/virtual-foster-care-and-adoption-101-information-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T193000 DTSTAMP:20241115T032153Z CREATED:20241115T032153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T032153Z UID:1888-1733509800-1733513400@3empower.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL Event for Empower Dreams\, Foster Futures \nRegion 3 General Information Meeting \nMonday\, December 9th 6:30 PM \n Click Here to Register URL:https://3empower.org/event/virtual-foster-care-and-adoption-101-information-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241125T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241125T193000 DTSTAMP:20241115T031948Z CREATED:20241115T031948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T031948Z UID:1886-1732559400-1732563000@3empower.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL Event for Empower Dreams\, Foster Futures \nRegion 3 General Information Meeting \nMonday\, November 25th 6:30 PM \n Click Here to Register URL:https://3empower.org/event/virtual-foster-care-and-adoption-101-information-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T130000 DTSTAMP:20241115T031811Z CREATED:20241115T031811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T031811Z UID:1883-1731672000-1731675600@3empower.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Foster Care and Adoption 101 Information Meeting DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL Event for Empower Dreams\, Foster Futures \nRegion 3 General Information Meeting \nFriday\, November 15th\, 12:00 PM \n Click Here to Register \n  URL:https://3empower.org/event/virtual-foster-care-and-adoption-101-information-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240506T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240506T180000 DTSTAMP:20241015T204030Z CREATED:20241015T030917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T204030Z UID:1744-1714982400-1715018400@3empower.org SUMMARY:Texas Family Initiative 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2024 DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your participation and sponsorship!\nStay tuned for more details on our next golf tournament!\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nPresented by: The Miller Group\n \n  \nCONTESTS:\n1st Place\, Longest Drive\, Longest Putt\, Longest Second Shot & HOLE IN ONE!!\nHOLE IN ONE Sponsored by: Park Place Dealerships \n \n  URL:https://3empower.org/event/texas-family-initiative-3rd-annual-charity-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Las Colinas Resort\, 4150 North Macarthur Boulevard\, Irving\, 75038\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://3empower.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_8907-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240124 DTSTAMP:20240117T035329Z CREATED:20240117T035150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T035329Z UID:1422-1705968000-1706054399@3empower.org SUMMARY:EMPOWER Foster Parent Town Hall DESCRIPTION:  \nFoster parents\, please join us for a virtual information meeting to learn more about Community-Based Care\, the upcoming Stage II transition and meet EMPOWER leadership. \nClick HERE to register for the meeting on 1/23/24 @12:00 PM \nClick HERE to register for the meeting on 1/23/24 @6:00 PM \n  URL:https://3empower.org/event/empower-foster-parent-town-hall/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://3empower.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EMPOWER-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR