Support a Foster
or Adoptive Family
“I would've quit fostering if it weren't for my Care Team.”
- FOSTER PARENT, VIRGINIA
Parents who foster and adopt need to know they’ll be well-supported when their children arrive.
Each child has unique needs and requires intentional focus from their new parents. Supporting these families in practical, hands-on ways provide a healthier context for a child’s transition into their new home. And it prevents debilitating burnout from spent parents.
➡️Did you know the average foster placement is 20 months? While parents pick up a rhythm, the constant service doesn't let up.
Care Teams are small groups of trained volunteers from a church who provide practical, emotional, and spiritual support to foster families, adoptive families, and vulnerable families.
Through ordinary acts of care—such as:
meals,
childcare,
transportation,
encouragement,
and prayer…
…Care Teams help families stay strong and supported so that children can experience stability.
HELP YOUR CHURCH FORM EFFECTIVE CARE TEAMS.
Attend a Care Team Training hosted by Project Belong
We offer a 90-minute training
that will help you:
• Understand what Care Teams are and why they are so effective
• Learn the structure and roles within a Care Team
• Explore opportunities for leadership and involvement within your church
If you’d like to explore what a Care Team might look like in your congregation, this training is a great place to start. If your church chooses to move forward, Project Belong will continue walking alongside you with coaching, practical resources, launch support, and ongoing encouragement.