A Voice for His Children: Advocacy Opportunity: New Legislation: Children in Families First

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Advocacy Opportunity: New Legislation: Children in Families First

Legislation and advocacy can never touch the deepest human needs. That requires loving hands and open hearts. But good government policy can enhance the ability of families, organizations and churches to serve well.

The bi-partisan Children in Families First Act (CHIFF) does that. It will give special focus in U.S. policies and programs to the truth that kids need families.

And your voice is needed to help CHIFF pass!

Without making government bigger, CHIFF will emphasize family preservation, family reunification, and adoption.

Senator Mary Landrieu first announced this legislation at the CAFO 2013 Summit in Nashville. (See the Summit video a CAFO post on CHIFF here.)

To pass, CHIFF will need help. We'd encourage you to:

1. Learn more at the main CHIFF website:

2. Help spread the word about CHIFF on Facebook:

3. Contact your Senate and House members and urge them to back CHIFF:

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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.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Advocacy Opportunity: New Legislation: Children in Families First

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