Foster Care and Adoption Advocates

“Our family has never felt so seen. We feel like we belong here.” – New Foster + Adopt Connect Family

At our Foster + Adopt Connect events, we served 46 families and 65 foster or adopted children, totaling 178 people. Each event was supported by 34 volunteers and 10 counselors who helped create a welcoming and supportive environment. Our wrap-around care team also responded to more than 21 urgent needs, delivering over 63 care packages or meals to celebrate adoptions, support families in crisis, and provide practical resources. This past year, we celebrated two new adoptions in our community.

We collaborated with the Kids Ministry team and dedicated volunteers to utilize The Nest, our multi-sensory room designed for children experiencing dysregulation or big behaviors, to support their needs and help them successfully reintegrate into group time. We also participated in a national cohort of churches working together to support vulnerable children in their communities. In addition, we were able to provide over $11,000 in camp scholarships for kids, middle schoolers, and high school students.