A Voice for His Children: leadership

Friday, September 16, 2011

Attention: Orphan Care & Adoption Ministry Leaders

There are two great opportunities for those who lead adoption, foster care or orphan care ministries at their church or with an organization.

Locally, the Chicagoland Alliance for Orphans will be meeting on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at The Chapel in Barrington.

The purpose of the CAO is to SHARE resources, events, ideas and opportunities, SUPPORT each other as leaders, and create SYNERGY by networking, learning together, and encouraging one another.

If you would like more information about the Chicagoland Alliance for Orphans, or would like to attend, please contact Dina Ackermann at vcministry127@gmail.com.

Also............

Join other national orphan care and adoption ministry leaders in a webinar sponsored by LifeSong for Orphans and Empowered to Connect. The webinar will focus on how God has been working in and through ministries throughout the US as well as providing you with tools to equip you to go deeper! To register for the webinar, click here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/389146010

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.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Chicagoland Alliance Meeting for Ministry Leaders

Friday, September 16, 2011

Attention: Orphan Care & Adoption Ministry Leaders

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