Step in and get equipped!
See below for our upcoming events where you can take the first steps of making a difference in the life of a child living in foster care.
Foster care info fair
September 21, whittier
Saturday, Sept 21, 2019, 9:00am-12:30pm
Whittier Area Community Church
8100 Colima Rd., Whittier
Whittier Area Community Church
8100 Colima Rd., Whittier
Have you ever wanted to help a child living in foster care -- but didn't know where to start? This unique Info Fair brings together many different organizations working with kids in foster care, and will provide the information you need. Join us for continental breakfast and:
- Be inspired by nationally known speaker Bishop Martin, whose small church in Texas changed the lives of 77 children in foster care
- Hear about the foster care system from experts in the field
- Gain insight from a panel of former foster youth
- Hear about the many volunteer opportunities, including mentor, advocate, camp counselor, foster or adoptive parent, prayer advocate, life skills coach, and more
PRIOR EVENTS
AMBASSADOR TRAINING:
BE THE dESIGNATED "pOINT pERSON" FOR YOUR CONGREGATION
Saturday, March 30, 2019, 9:00am-11:15am
Crossroads Church
1900 E. South Street, Long Beach, CA
Crossroads Church
1900 E. South Street, Long Beach, CA
Learn how to be a "Foster Care Ambassador" for your church -- a trained individual who acts as resource person for your own church, providing information to anyone in your congregation who has a heart for kids living in foster care.
At the Ambassador Training you will:
Note: You must be recommended/designated by a pastor / ministry leader at your church in order to attend the Ambassador Training. If you have not already been asked by your church leadership to attend this training, please speak with them about your interest in participating. Once you receive their support, please click the button below to register. We look forward to seeing you there!
At the Ambassador Training you will:
- Receive information from experienced professionals, including a basic overview of the LA County foster care system
- Gain insights from a panel of former foster youth
- Learn the many ways caring Christians can come alongside children in foster care -- as mentors, advocates, foster/adoptive parents, camp counselors, prayer warriors, and more
- Hear ideas for educating your congregation about foster care ministry
- Hot breakfast included
Note: You must be recommended/designated by a pastor / ministry leader at your church in order to attend the Ambassador Training. If you have not already been asked by your church leadership to attend this training, please speak with them about your interest in participating. Once you receive their support, please click the button below to register. We look forward to seeing you there!
PASTORS! This is a unique opportunity to designate an individual (or up to 4 people) from your congregation to receive training as a foster care ministry resource person. Consider sending someone from your congregation to attend this excellent training.
Please consider donating financially to this work.
We can also use resource-based donations ranging from color copies to event space to volunteer time, etc.