A Voice for His Children: town hall meeting

Friday, August 12, 2011

Illinois Town Hall Meeting to Combat Human Trafficking

Sponsored by International Justice Mission

Join IJM inChicago on September 19 to stand up for victims of modern-day slavery – and show your elected policymakers that Illinois is passionate about fighting trafficking at home and abroad.

Featured Speakers:

•U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam, Illinois District 6

•Holly Burkhalter, International Justice Mission

•Lynne Hybels, Willow Creek Community Church

Invited Speakers:

•Senator Dick Durbin, United States Senate

•Senator Mark Steven Kirk , United States Senate

Event Details

September 19, 2011

7:00 p.m.

Park Community Church

1001 N Crosby

Chicago, IL 60610

Event Co-Sponsors include: TraffickFree, PROMISE, STOP-IT, Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), the Dreamcatcher Foundation.

If you have any questions about the event, feel free to visit http://www.ijm.org/illinois-town-hall.
If you would like to carpool together from Chicago's western suburbs, contact Dina at vcministry127@gmail.com.

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.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Illinois Town Hall Meeting to Combat Human Trafficking

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