Forever Families

Forever Families is a ministry of Friedens Church to support adoption, orphan care and foster parenting. “Forever Families” refers to the permanent and lifelong bond between parents, children and siblings in adoptive families. “Forever Families” ministry strives to help local families fund their adoption processes, along with helping support the needs of many children who are currently in orphanages and foster care waiting and hoping for a “forever family.”

We know that while we can’t meet the needs of all 147 million orphans worldwide, we can encourage adoption, orphan care and foster parenting by:

  • Sharing information and raising awareness about adoption
  • Empowering families to become licensed for foster care
  • Encouraging families in the church who are currently providing foster care
  • Equipping families who are eager to adopt with finances to aid in the adoption
  • Providing ongoing encouragement and resources to adoptive families
  • Reaching out to orphans in our community and in countries around the world

Through a wide range of education and equipping, these offerings will seek to address the needs of children and families in our area and around the world. We hope you will be able to partner with us!

In the fall, Friedens hosts an annual Forever Families 5K walk and run to raise support and awareness for the plight of orphans and foster children. The event brings together families from the church and the community. The event, which also includes a silent auction and bake sale, is our primary fundraising opportunity which has exceeded expectations and raised thousands of dollars to help families in the process of adoption and to help overseas orphanages in Ethiopia, India, Ukraine, Romania and other countries.

     

Grant Applications

The Forever Families Ministry includes a grant opportunity for adoptive parents. Do you know someone hoping to adopt? Download a grant application by clicking HERE.

Want to support Forever Families Ministry?

Can’t make it to a Forever Families event but want to donate? Download a donation form by clicking HERE or visit the Friedens Online Giving page.

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