Families on Mission: How to Harness the Power of the Local Church in Solving the Foster Care Crisis
We all know the church can make a difference in every social issue when properly engaged, equipped, and deployed. So, what difference can the church make in the foster care crisis? Our data show that when foster care is approached by a local church in a missional, redemptive, and competent manner, the outcomes for children…
Read MoreFeeding Fires: Church Mobilization for Starting and Sustaining Foster and Adoption Ministries
Join us for “Feeding Fires,” an engaging breakout session designed to empower churches in fostering and adoption ministry. Led by seasoned leaders in the field, this session will provide comprehensive insights and practical strategies to ignite and sustain these vital ministries within congregations. Whether your church is just beginning its journey or looking to enhance…
Read MoreEngaging Senior Saints: Mobilizing Seniors to Support Vulnerable Children and Families
This session will explore the vital role that Christians at retirement age can play in supporting foster care organizations. Attendees will learn practical strategies for recruiting, equipping, and mobilizing seniors to serve as volunteers, mentors, and advocates for foster children and families.
Read MoreBuilding Wrap Teams for All Types of Families
Come learn about the nuances of creating wrap-around volunteer teams to support foster, adoptive, kinship, biological, and even parents experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. This evidence-based model will help your families become stronger and well-connected.
Read MoreBig Ideas: Making Your Church a Place of Welcome and Growth for Vulnerable Children
This session will explore practical ways churches can implement structures and practices that are conducive to all children in their ministry environments. We’ll explore key concepts and proven models with leaders who are actively engaged in this work and discuss actionable steps any church can take to implement and grow this aspect of their ministry.
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