A Voice for His Children: Adoption/Foster Care Support at Willow Creek McHenry

Monday, October 11, 2010

Adoption/Foster Care Support at Willow Creek McHenry

The following, is an invitation to adoptive and foster parents who live in the Crystal Lake area. For more information or to get on their e-mail list, contact Amy Braido at echofortheorphan@yahoo.com

Happy Fall Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know the dates for our upcoming support meetings!
We will now have babysitting on-site. Please RSVP
if you're attending with children so I can plan accordingly!

The dates for the meetings are:

Sunday Oct. 24th
Sunday Nov. 21st
Sunday Dec. 12th (Christmas Celebration!)
6:30-8pm (new time)

Willow Creek McHenry County
Room 108
220 Exchange Dr.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
rsvp regarding childcare please!

These dates are for our support meetings, but an additional email will be sent out soon regarding more Echo initiatives!

Have a great day!

Amy Braido
The Echo Foundation, Inc.
Adoption & Orphan Care Ministry
www.echoministry.org
847-846-3572

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT WILLOW CREEK

Select Thursdays & Saturdays, May 10-June 7, 2018, 7pm - 9pm DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 4pm - 8pm Adoption Community Picnic. Butterfield Park, Elmhurst. Join us for an evening of connection with other adoptive families! A photographer will be taking free family photos. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at adoption@willowcreek.org .

Thursdays, July 19-Oct 25, 2018 DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:30am-5:00pm DCFS Educational Advocacy training. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

ON-GOING GROUPS

Waiting Families Group: Families in the process of adopting meet every 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:15 service (about 12:30) in the Link, (the breezeway connecting the atrium to the Care Center) for connection, support, & encouragement. For more information contact Angela Osgood at 773-430-5304.

First Mom Group: Women who have placed a child for adoption are invited to meet together for community, encouragement, support, & healing. no matter where you are on your journey. The group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:45. For more information contact Jan Collins (a fellow birthmother) at 773-983-3773.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Adoption Church Co-Coordinator: Help coordinate the adoption activities associated with the Adoption Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. Interview process required. Call Dina 708-363-2599.

Foster Care Church Coordinator: Coordinate the foster care activities associated with the Foster Care Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. . Interview process required. See Dina 708-363-2599.

Family Friend (Safe Families): Provide parent or child mentoring, babysitting, transportation, or other supportive services to families. Background check required.

Resource Friend (Safe Families): Provide assistance to host families by offering good & services or professional skills to serve children who are placed in Safe Families.

Prayer Team: Provide ongoing prayer support for family and ministry needs.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Adoption/Foster Care Support at Willow Creek McHenry

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