With approximately 329,000 children in foster care across the United States, the need for safe, loving homes and supportive communities is significant. But churches have a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and the families who care for them.
On this episode of Conversations, Melissa Montana talks with Dr. Sharen Ford, Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family, about how churches can step forward to help address the foster care crisis.
Dr. Ford shares why faith communities are uniquely positioned to recruit, train, and support foster families, along with practical ways churches can serve children and families even if fostering isn’t an option for everyone. The conversation also explores the importance of understanding childhood trauma, who can become a foster parent, and what happens to children when there aren’t enough foster homes available.
Whether your church is already involved in foster care or you’re wondering where to begin, this conversation offers encouragement and practical insight into how the church can be the hands and feet of Jesus to children in need.
Every child deserves a safe place to call home, and the church can be part of making that happen.
For more information, visit: www.focusonthefamily.com
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