The Orphan: Foster Ministries

verse:   “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” John 14:18

fact: 70% of foster youth will be homeless, on drugs, incarcerated, or dead before they turn 21

challenge: change this statistic by providing loving and caring relationships for foster children.

Change Opportunities

· Educate yourself about children in the foster system

www.childwelfare.gov

www.fostercaremonth.org

http://changed.thegrove.cc/index.php/resources

· Pray that God will make visible the plight of the orphans.  Pray for Riverside children wanting a forever family. See their pictures and stories at www.heartgalleryriverside.org

· Share your skills and prepare a foster youth for employment. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

· Become an Educational Representative to encourage a foster youth with their various schooling needs. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

· Counsel a group of foster kids or teens at camp

Camp Alandale (8-18yrs.) www.campalandale.org

Teen Leadership Camp (12-18yrs.) www.teenleadershipfoundation.org

· Welcome foster children into your home— house children for a few nights or become a long term care provider.

www.dpss.co.riverside.ca.us

Partnerships for Change

TURN (Today’s Urban Renewal Network) A collaboration of churches working with Riverside Child Protective Services

KID’S CAMPS  Camp Alandale, Teen Leadership Foundation

Educational Representatives  Guiding foster children through the educational system

Olive Crest  Group home for troubled foster teens

FACTORFoster Advocates Caring Together of Riverside