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Monday, July 11, 2016

ETC Workshop: Factors of Fear!

The Vulnerable Children's Ministry and
Bethany Christian Services

Presents

An Empowered to Connect Workshop!

Join us all year long for Empowered to Connect workshops, every 4th Wednesday of the month!

These workshops are video-driven, and facilitated by Alison Lamsma, MA, LSW from Bethany Christian Services.

Factors of Fear: Tragically, children who have been harmed,neglected, and/or abused are at significantly increased risk for behavioral disorders, relationship failures, and early onset mental illness. Developmental psychologist and former director of the TCU Institute of Child Development, Dr. Karyn Purvis, explains concepts to help caregivers and parents understand a child's brain chemistry and how neurotransmitter testing can be used to enhance therapeutic approaches.

Wednesday, July 27th
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Willow Creek Community Church, Room: Guest Central
67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL 60010

***Training Credit Hours are offered for licensed foster parents.

Questions? E-mail vulnerablechildren@willowcreek.org

Childcare for infants through pre-K is available, and Awana is available for Kindergarten through Grade 5 at Midweek for Kids.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

ETC Workshop: Healthy Touch!

The Vulnerable Children’s Ministry and
Bethany Christian Services presents

an Empowered to Connect Workshop!

Healthy Touch: Practical Ways to Add it To Your Life:

Touch is essential to our very existence. Healthy Touch features Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross, who will explore research about touch and provide practical applications for adding healthy touch into your child's daily life.

*This workshop consists of a video and discussion facilitated by Alison Lamsma MA, LSW, from Bethany Christian Services.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Willow Creek Community Church
67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL 60016
Room: B204 (on the chapel side of the campus)

***Registration for this event is not required.

Questions? E-mail vulnerablechildren@willowcreek.org

Childcare for infants through pre-K is available, and Awana is available for Kindergarten through Grade 5 at Midweek for Kids.
http://www.willowcreek.org/midweekforkids

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Free Workshop for Caregivers and Children!

April 30: Keeping our Children Safe

Let's Talk About Body Safety

What?

Participate in this FREE workshop!This is part of a series of workshops for caregivers and children (4-8 years old) geared towards empowering our community in promoting safety of our children against child sexual abuse. Licensed therapists will facilitate separate groups for caregivers and children.

Join us in our effort to help caregivers and children maintain safety by speaking about this important topic!

Where?

Hoffman Estates Village Hall
Hennessey Room
1900 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates IL

When?

Saturday, April 30, 2016
12:00-1:00pm

RSVP

Register now at cachelps.org!

Sponsored by:

The Children's Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County
Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd.
Safe from the Start

Core Psychotherapy Center | 847-240-5080 | www.corepsychcenter.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.