Saturday, November 25, 2017

Replanted Christmas Party!

The Replanted Christmas Party

is coming December 8th!

Join us for the annual Replanted Christmas Party. Whether you are part of a MeToo Group, or a first-timer, all are welcome to join! Don't forget to wear your best ugly Christmas sweater, and get ready to have some fun! Bring your favorite cookies to share for dessert and we'll supply the eggnog!

Friday, December 8th from 6-8pm at Church of the Resurrection (935 W Union Ave in Wheaton)

Be sure to RSVP today. We need to know if you are coming by 12/4. If you want more information you can click here.

*Meal will be provided for adults only, so please bring your children fed.
**Childcare will be provided for the whole two hours.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

The Interstate Adoption Option!

Monday, November 6, 2017

Stand Sunday...will you stand with us?

Will you Stand with us for Adoption, Foster Care &

Safe Families for Children?

Join us on November 11th & 12th!

Willow Creek Community Church

67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL

Look for us in the lobby after each service (services are at 5:30pm, 9am & 11:15am) to show your support. You'll have a chance to sign our "Stand" wall

and receive an "I Stand" sticker.

Questions? Email afs@willowcreek.org

Stand Sunday is an initiative of the Christian Alliance for Orphans and is hosted by the Adoption, Foster Care & Safe Families for Children Ministry at Willow Creek.

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.