A Voice for His Children: Safe Families Reception at Willow Creek

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Safe Families Reception at Willow Creek

The Vulnerable Children's Ministry at Willow Creek invites you to a

Safe Families Reception

Saturday, March 12 from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM (after the 5:30 service)

Willow Creek Community Church, room B207

67 Algonquin Road South Barrington, IL 60010

Please join us for a light dinner and social hour for the whole family.

Connect with other Safe Families volunteers in the community.

We will be passing out Care Bags for your upcoming guest and mattress pad covers. There will be coloring activities for the kids. We will have additional Safe Families literature available for you to take and share with others. Let us know any other needs you may have.

Those who are interested in learning more about the Safe Families for Children's Program; either as a Host Family, Family Friend or Resource Friend are invited to attend. There are many ways to be involved.

Feel free to contact Susan Albrecht at sbcreeker@yahoo.com or Teri Altpeter at terialtpeter@att.net for further information.

We hope to see you there!

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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.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Safe Families Reception at Willow Creek

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