The FaithBridge ministry approach is a proven one, allowing you
to directly impact your community's foster care crisis without
shouldering the administrative and legal burdens of running a child
placement agency.
Is a foster care ministry right for your church? Obviously, it's a
question that only your church can answer. Some churches who hear
the
statistics about foster care immediately want to take action.
Others require a period of prayer and contemplation. As you
evaluate the appropriate path for your church, consider the
benefits FaithBridge provides you and your congregation.
Church Families
Individuals who hear about the foster care crisis are deeply
touched and long to get involved. However, they often hold back
because of their concerns about the level of support they will
receive. They are afraid of being overwhelmed by the experience and
having nowhere to turn. By creating a foster care ministry based on
our Community of
CareSM model, you enable these caring individuals to
follow God's call to open up their hearts and homes to children in
need. In those situations where adoption becomes an option,
interested families may be able to bring a child into their home
permanently.
Church
Many churches who have partnered with FaithBridge have
discovered that creating a foster care ministry has strengthened
the bond between the church and its church members. The Community
of Care model relies on the assistance of many different
volunteers, creating a network of individuals committed both to
their role in the ministry and their larger role as Christ's
servants.
Learn more about how to
start a foster care ministry in your church or about our
current church partners and their foster care ministries.