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Sunday, December 4, 2011

The Children's Closet has Winter Coats

The Children's Closet has winter coats available to give to any of your Safe Kids, Foster kids or any child in need in your community. Also a ton of little kids winter clothing is available.

For the Schuamburg area contact Lisa Serwatka Phalen at #224-357-0060 and for McHenry and Kane County contact Teri Altpeter at #847-220-4602.

Monday, September 12, 2011

The Children's Closet

The Children's Closet serves Adoptive, Foster and Safe Families in need of immediate or additional clothing and baby supplies. It is hosted at Calvary Community Church in Schaumburg, IL and is run by a team of volunteers from various churches and organizations. They provide clothing, supplies, and basic necessities free of charge to help families who are providing homes for children.

The Children's Closet is currently seeking donations of Ziplock bags, gallon size or larger. The bags will be used to organize matched outfits and shoes.

To make a donation of Ziplock bags, or a monetary donation to buy them, please contact Teri Altpeter at vcministry127@gmail.com. Thanks for your consideration.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Boys Clothing Needed for Children's Closet

The Children's Closet, which serves Safe Families and foster families, is in need of boys summer clothing, sizes 3 months - 4T.

If you are able to donate new or gently used clothing, please contact Lisa Phalen phalen245@comcast.net or Teri Altpeter terialtpeter@att.net.

Thanks for supporting the families that so generously care for children in crisis.

Please look for The Children's Closet on FaceBook to keep informed of all their activities.

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.