Foster Care & Adoption
400 foster children in Georgia will sleep in hotels tonight
12,131 children are in foster care in Georgia as of June 2020
The number of CHILDREN in FOSTER CARE and the stories that go with them are stunning. But it is within the scope of 3600 churches across Georgia to change those numbers and stories.
Whether you drop off a meal, DONATE pajamas or host a play day for foster kids, your SUPPORT will make God’s LOVE more real in a child’s life and the families who are serving them.
If you are thinking about becoming a FOSTER PARENT, our state has many FAITH-BASED organizations that can help you step by step through that process. Together, Georgia Baptists can support ministries and provide resources to HELP IMPROVE FOSTER CARE IN GEORGIA.
4 FOSTER KIDS
Complete the form below to express your interest in becoming part of the 4 Foster Kids initiative.
Bring respite care, emergency housing, and forever homes to foster kids.
Equip your team by attending training on foster care ministry.
Volunteer or donate items for ‘One Day, Fun Day’ events for foster families.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Foster Care Ministry 101
First Baptist Church, Bainbridge
401 E Shotwell St, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Foster Care Ministry 101 addresses the overwhelming numbers in Georgia’s foster care crisis—bring hope to a child behind the numbers! Learn practical ways to support foster families or begin the process of becoming a foster family. Join us for an opportunity to tour The Agape Shoppe. Learn more about First Baptist Church, Bainbridge.
Foster Care Ministry 101
First Baptist Church, Albany
145 Oakland Pkwy, Leesburg, GA 31763
Foster Care Ministry 101 addresses the overwhelming numbers in Georgia’s foster care crisis—bring hope to a child behind the numbers! Learn practical ways to support foster families or begin the process of becoming a foster family. Featuring Bright Homes of the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries. Learn more about First Baptist Church of Albany.
Foster Care Ministry 101
Eagles Landing First Baptist Church, McDonough
2400 GA-42 N, McDonough, GA 30253
Foster Care Ministry 101 addresses the overwhelming numbers in Georgia’s foster care crisis—bring hope to a child behind the numbers! Learn practical ways to support foster families or begin the process of becoming a foster family. Featuring Winshape Homes. Learn more about Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church.
Foster Care Ministry 101
Restoration Rome
1400 Crane St, Rome, GA 30161
Foster Care Ministry 101 addresses the overwhelming numbers in Georgia’s foster care crisis—bring hope to a child behind the numbers! Learn practical ways to support foster families or begin the process of becoming a foster family. Featuring Winshape Homes and Restoration Rome.
Foster Care Ministry 101
First Baptist Church, Lawrenceville
165 S Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Foster Care Ministry 101 addresses the overwhelming numbers in Georgia’s foster care crisis—bring hope to a child behind the numbers! Learn practical ways to support foster families or begin the process of becoming a foster family. Featuring Promise 686. Learn more about First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville.
Discover ways to help foster care children and families…
ACTIONS
ACTIONS
- Provide a free kids night or play day at your church for foster kids so foster parents can have a date night or day to rest.
- Recruit small groups and individuals to sign up for meal delivery to foster families.
- Offer to throw birthday parties for foster kids.
- Become friends with foster parents and find ways to serve them.
- Volunteer with a foster care ministry.
- Collect new pajamas and underwear. Let your local Department of Families and Children Services know you will store them until they need them.
PRAYERS
PRAY FOR…
- Families and individuals to become foster care parents.
- 400 foster children and youth sleeping in hotels tonight.
- The Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes as they care for kids.
- Case workers and staff at your county Division of Family & Children Services.
- Ministries providing Gospel centered care to foster kids and families.
- Pray for biological parents and families.
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
- More than 1 in 4 children in the US live without a father in the home. View Source
- The Sanctuary Model of Care® is a nationally recognized framework for providing care with a trauma-informed perspective. Acknowledging that adversity is universal to all of us, and these experiences often shape how people behave, we also understand that individuals are resilient, and healing is possible. View Source
- As of June 2020, 12,131 children are in foster care in Georgia.
Source: Statewide Recruitment & Retention Manager, Georgia Division of Family and Children Services - 400 – The number of foster children and youth living in hotels on any given day because there are not enough foster homes in Georgia. View Source
- More than 340 children are waiting to be adopted in Georgia. Source: Statewide Recruitment & Retention Manager, Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.