Amarillo Area Foster Adoption Coalition

09/22/2026

AAFAC showed up to the Texas Childcare Administrators Conference to tell everyone how we are building a wheel to strengthen the way we care for children and families (and ourselves) in the top 26 counties.

We are so proud of Lee Ann and Amy for putting this presentation together! Remember, there is no "I" in team!

09/11/2026

IT’S FRIDAY. YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS.

Tomorrow is Party for a Purpose CASA Market Day!

If you’ve been looking for something to do, we’ve made this one pretty easy.

Come celebrate CASA’s birthday at Party for a Purpose from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Coulter Road Baptist Church.

For just $5 per adult, you get:
• Vendor fair admission
• Access to food trucks
• 5 raffle tickets

Come shop. Come eat. Come win something. Come support CASA.

And if you’ve been saying, “I need to get out of the house,” congratulations. This is your sign.

Tomorrow. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Who are you bringing?

09/11/2026

It's almost time for Hats & Hearts! If you haven't gotten your tickets, be sure to do so!

Hats & Hearts is almost here, and we are counting down! A fun night, a great cause, and a lot of heart. . . what more could you want?! ✨
If you’ve been meaning to grab your tickets, this is your sign! Come spend the evening with us as we celebrate and support kids and families across the Panhandle.
We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

https://hatsandhearts.heartgallerypptx.org

09/11/2026

Join McHur Care for a Picnic in the Park at 3pm on Saturday, September 24, 2026! This will be a fun time for current McHur families or for families that are interested in what they do!

08/20/2026

Yesterday's AAFAC Meeting and Community Training was full of learning, connection, and great conversation!

Lee Ann Lefevre presented Tools to Help Foster and Adoptive Families Thrive, equipping attendees with practical ideas and resources to add to their toolkits. We were also pleased to have Kori Gough from Heart Galleries of Texas join us and share about their impactful mission.

If you missed this month's meeting, we hope you'll join us on September 9, 2026, for our next training and discussion. Be sure to watch for the event reminder and follow Texas Panhandle Adoption Support Network for topics for the Community Trainings. We can't wait to see you there!

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08/03/2026

The Amarillo Area Foster Adoption Coalition joins our community in mourning the loss of Gwen Wilson Hicks. Gwen was a force for good whose influence reached every corner of our community. Her heart for children, families, and community inspired others to step forward, serve, and make a difference.

While her impact reached far beyond the foster care community, those of us involved in foster care and adoption are especially grateful for the vision, advocacy, and support she provided to children and families throughout our region. Through her leadership, foster families found encouragement, children found belonging, and our community became more engaged in caring for its most vulnerable members.

We mourn this tremendous loss while celebrating a remarkable life of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gwen's family, the Amarillo Angels team, and the many lives she touched.

Thank you, Gwen, for showing us what it means to love and serve well.

View Gwen Wilson Hicks's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.