Organizations (Churches, Schools, Foster Homes, etc.) - Nurturing Our Village

Connecting adoptive, foster, and all other types of families and kids with the resources they need to thrive.

Connecting adoptive, foster, and all other types of families and kids with the resources they need to thrive.

Organizations (Churches, Schools, Foster Homes, etc.)

Churches and organizations have a key role to play in elevating the visibility of vulnerable children around us and providing support structures to those parents providing primary care. Check out the many organizations engaged in this way and see how you might get involved.
4Kids Independent Living
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
2717 West Cypress Creek Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone Number
954.979.7911
Description of activities

4KIDS is propelled by the vision of a home for every child. Whether that is a child removed from their home for the first time, siblings who need to stay together, a young mom in a unplanned pregnancy who needs a refuge, or a young adult who needs a place to belong, 4KIDS is there with hope and homes. 4KIDS Independent Living exists to guide young men and women as they transition out of foster care and into adulthood by offering a two-year transitional independent living residential program. During these two years, residents can complete their GED or further their education, gain employment experience, participate in life skills classes, and learn financial responsibility, all the while being surrounded by an encouraging group of resident advisors, mentors, and other young adults.

Where do they operate?
FL
If Parents, please specify
Expecting
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Backyard Orphans
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
PO Box 117 Midlothian, TX 76065
Description of activities

We train church leaders to develop a foster care, adoption, and support ministry. Our team would love to connect with you about what your next step could be in helping hurting kids find healing homes.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
What types of services do they offer?
Training
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Be the One
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
Be The One at 9667 Searcy Rdg., Patriot, Indiana 47038
Description of activities

Adoption grants of $500 – $1000, Education and advocacy lectures about adoption.

Where do they operate?
IN, KY, OH
If Parents, please specify
Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Adoption Funding
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Christian families
Does the organization need volunteers?
No
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Birthmother Ministries
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
PO Box 560 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone Number
(844) 772-4784
Description of activities

Provides 24/7 support to women and men facing an unplanned pregnancy. They also help churches establish this ministry in their own locations.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Expecting
What types of services do they offer?
Services, Mentoring/Coaching
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Care Portal (Part of the Global Orphan Project)
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
3161 Wyandotte St. Kansas City, MO 64111
Description of activities

Offers portal to meet needs of foster kids, organized for individual, church, and community involvement.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
What types of services do they offer?
Donations, Resources
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Resources are provided through established child welfare organizations.
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
6723 Whittier Avenue, Ste. 202 Mclean, VA 22101
Description of activities

Facilitates care of orphans and foster children through support of church affiliates. Special initiatives focus on expanding participation of foster care the African American church and caring for those aging out of the foster care system.

Where do they operate?
AL
What types of services do they offer?
Mentoring/Coaching, Resources
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Christian Family Care
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
2346 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone Number
(602) 234-1935
Description of activities

Christian Family Care is the leading provider of services that strengthen families and serve at-risk kids. We see a future where every vulnerable child is loved and nurtured in a Christ-centered family. To make that vision a reality, Christian Family Care partners with families, churches, and caring neighbors like you to provide comprehensive adoption and foster care services, along with extensive counseling and support programs for children, families, and women struggling with unplanned pregnancies.

Where do they operate?
AZ
If Parents, please specify
Foster
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Training, Services, Donations, Support Groups, Child care, Foster Care Placement, Adoption, Mentoring/Coaching
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Crisis Care Training International
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Description of activities

CCTI trains caregivers, practitioners and church leaders. We train non-clinical personnel, educators, government workers and members of aid organizations. CCTI provides accessible, entry-level trauma care training for those who have ongoing contact with children at risk and children in crisis. We believe that it is imperative for anyone working with at-risk children and in crisis to understand the traumatic experiences of children, and the resulting impact of trauma, in order to stop the cycle of violence, bringing restoration, freedom and hope.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
What types of services do they offer?
Training
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Focus on the Family
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
8601 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1051
Phone Number
800-232-6459
Description of activities

Offers resources for families including marriage and parenting

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
If Kids, please specify
Any kids
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Training, Hotlines, Referrals, Resources
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
For the Children
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Description of activities

Royal Family KIDS Camp fosters resiliency, self-esteem, hope and positive memories. The camp curriculum and activities are woven through the modality of Trust-Based Relational Intervention to ensure our children are experiencing truly life giving activities throughout the 5-day experience. In order to help a child recover from abuse and neglect, intervention must go both deep and wide. Five days of immersion at camp goes deep and breaks barriers — our mentoring programs go wide. Dependable, monthly contact with the same, safe adults is vital. The range of in person clubs, phone and online options work even when COVID-19 restrictions are in place. They are also seeking partners to start new chapters and offer training and ongoing support.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Kids, please specify
Kids with background of abuse
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Services, Respite Care, Child care
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Serves children who have been abused.
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Foster Care Navigator
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Phone Number
855-MICHKIDS (642-4543)
Description of activities

Provides lists of resources available to foster families in MI.

Where do they operate?
MI
If Parents, please specify
Foster
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Referrals
Hands of Hope
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
14350 Mundy Drive, Suite 800 #119, Noblesville, IN 46060
Description of activities

Hands of Hope provides support for adoption, foster care, and children’s homes.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Foster, Adoptive
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids, Adopted kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Services, Donations, Support Groups, Referrals, Adoption, Adoption Funding
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Hope for Orphans
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
PO Box 1249, San Marcos, TX 78667
Phone Number
512-777-3154
Description of activities

Offers training regarding parenting foster children orphans, and one for anyone considering adoption

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Foster, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Training
Does the organization need volunteers?
No
iFoster
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Phone Number
855-936-7837
Description of activities

Hosts online foster care community, offers resources for foster care youth, caregivers and organizations, and prepares youth for independence. Offers tech resources including smartphones and laptops. Also has job training program.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Foster
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids, Aged-out foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Services, Donations, Support Groups, Resources
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Josiah White’s Residential & Family Services
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
5233 S. 50 E. Wabash, IN 46992
Phone Number
260-563-1158
Description of activities

Adolescent Recovery Program, Residential Programs including Substance Use Recovery, Sexually Harmful Behavior Recovery, Behavior Treatment Program, Family Preservation & Reunification Program, Foster Care, Compass Rose Academy (for troubled teenage girls)

Where do they operate?
IN
If Parents, please specify
Foster, Child protective services involvement
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids, Kids with background of abuse
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Training, Services, Donations, Group homes, Foster Care Placement
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Lakeshore Lifeworks Ministries
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
3608 148th Ave, Holland, MI 49424
Phone Number
616.294.1564
Description of activities

Lakeshore Lifeworks was designed with a support structure that wraps around its residents which includes a house RA, supportive relationships from local churches, and strong ties with area agencies that are already working with vulnerable youth.

Where do they operate?
MI
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
If Kids, please specify
Aged-out foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Group homes, Mentoring/Coaching, Resources
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Lifeline Children’s Services
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
200 Missionary Ridge Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone Number
(205) 967-0811
Description of activities

Offers supports to parents of unplanned pregnancies, including a maternity home, help for foster families, post-adoptive families, adoption and foster services, as well as structured ways for churches to get involved.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Expecting, Foster, Adoptive
If Kids, please specify
Adopted kids
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Group homes, Foster Care Placement
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Lifesong
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
PO Box 9 Gridley, IL 61744
Phone Number
309.747.4527
Description of activities

We support children through global orphan care ministries, Christian adoptive families, and foster care initiatives.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Foster, Adoptive
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids, Adopted kids, Kids with background of abuse
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Training, Adoption, Adoption Funding
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Lifetime Adoption Services
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
6640 Congress St., Suite 101 New Port Richey, FL 34653
Phone Number
800-923-6784
Description of activities

Provides adoption services

Where do they operate?
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
If Parents, please specify
Expecting, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Adoption
Lutheran Child & Family Services
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Phone Number
317-359-5467
Description of activities

Trinity House is an Independent Living Group Home for young men ages 14-21 with a focus on teaching and enhancing independent living skills and fostering resilience.

Where do they operate?
IN
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids, Aged-out foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Donations, Group homes, Referrals, Mentoring/Coaching, Resources
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Group home for young men ages 14-21. Located in Indianapolis, IN.
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
MOPS
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
2370 South Trenton Way Denver, CO 80231-3822
Phone Number
888-910-6677
Description of activities

MOPS is a safe haven for moms who are parenting kids in foster care. It gives mothers a place to discuss what it’s like parenting kids in the foster system while building meaningful relationships with each other.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Any parents, Foster
What types of services do they offer?
Support Groups
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Mothers must become a member before accessing the support group. Membership cost range from $32 to $99 per year.
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
National Association of Christian Child and Family Agencies
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
1530 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Description of activities

NACCFA’s Mission is to encourage and promote the viability of effective Christian child and family agencies by encouraging mutual support through networking, fellowship, mentoring, instruction and prayer.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
What types of services do they offer?
Support Groups
Samaritas
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
207 Fulton St E #4, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; 8131 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48214; 2080 Union Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone Number
(616) 356-1934; (313) 406-8518
Description of activities

For almost 90 years, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s disadvantaged families and individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care and adoption organization with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together.

Where do they operate?
MI
If Parents, please specify
Foster
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training, Services, Group homes, Support Groups, Adoption, Mentoring/Coaching
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
No
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash, In-kind
Teen Leadership Foundation
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
PO Box 7342 Newport Beach, CA 92658
Phone Number
949-899-8100
Description of activities

We help churches help at-risk youth in their community, For youth, there is a mentoring program, for aged-out foster youth there is a group home.

Where do they operate?
AL
If Kids, please specify
Foster kids, Aged-out foster kids
What types of services do they offer?
Training
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
Youth services available in CA only.
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
The Compassionate Friends
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Physical Address
48660 Pontiac Trail #930808, Wixom, MI 48393
Phone Number
877-969-0010
Description of activities

Organization provides emotional support to those grieving the loss of a child.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Any parents
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Support Groups, Resources
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Together We Rise
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
560 W Lambert Rd Brea, CA 92821
Phone Number
714-784-6760
Description of activities

Funds emergency resources, reunification events, and educational scholarships. Donations are passed through established foster care organizations.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
What types of services do they offer?
Donations, Scholarships
Does the organization need volunteers?
Yes
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash
Wait No More
Who would benefit from the services of this organization?
Name of Org
Physical Address
8605 Explorer Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1051
Phone Number
800-A-FAMILY
Description of activities

Wait No More events inspire future foster families by addressing the fears and misperceptions that keep them from taking the next step. Free post-placement resources for a variety of challenges that foster and adoptive families may encounter, including: attachment issues, fetal alcohol syndrome, sensory deprivation and more. Online content to encourage prospective foster and adoptive families through education, inspiration and personal testimonies.

Where do they operate?
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
If Parents, please specify
Foster, Adoptive
What types of services do they offer?
Counseling, Training, Foster Care Placement, Mentoring/Coaching
Are there any qualifications? (Eg., age, gender, disability?)
No
Does the organization need volunteers?
See website for details
Does the organization solicit donations?
Cash

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