A Voice for His Children: Compassion for Kids

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Summer Play Dates Announced

The Compassion for Kids ministry at the Chapel is pleased to announce weekday play dates through this summer! CFK's is a ministry devoted to adoption, foster care and Safe Families.

Each Monday at 10 am, they will meet at a different park. Join them when you are able and feel free to bring along friends.

The play date locations are posted on the events page located here, or go to www.compassionforkids.net.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Adoptive Parenting Course Offered in Lake Zurich

Compassion for Kids, a ministry of The Chapel, is offering a 10-week parenting course. Adoptive parents will explore new ways to break through to their adopted children, despite their past experiences of fear, neglect, and trauma.

This parenting course is based on the book, Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control, Volume 1, by Heather Forbes. The course is taught by Amy Tanner, LCSW, of the Cherry Hill Center in Lake Zurich.

Classes start August 23rd, 2012.

For more information and to sign up, please contact Amy at:
(847) 438-4222 x17 amy@cherryhillcounseling.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.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Summer Play Dates Announced

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Adoptive Parenting Course Offered in Lake Zurich

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