Foster Care Awareness Month: May 2020

May is Foster Care Awareness month and in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s more important than ever that churches in Richmond talk about the fact that there are roughly 500 children and teens in foster care in our Metro area. The need for foster parents and those who can wrap around those who foster is great and the Church is God’s answer to caring for these young people!

If you are new to For Richmond’s Foster Care Initiative, take a few minutes to read through our Issue Page which highlights 6 different ways that everyone in your congregation can get involved.

If you are already engaged with the issue, review the resources below to see what suits your congregation.

Setting the Lonely in Families: A Guide

This guide was created in partnership with Virginia’s Kids Belong (VKB) and will walk you step-by-step through how to highlight foster care at your church.

Resources to Use During a Sunday Service or Event

Awareness Month Social Media or Website Image (PNG)

Awareness Month Detailed Information (PDF)

Awareness Month Detailed Information (PNG Page 1) & (PNG Page 2)

Sample Video from VKB*

*VKB would be happy to create a video specifically for your church.

Virtual Information Sessions in May

Every Monday night in May @ 7:30 p.m., VKB is hosting a Virtual Information Session for anyone in your congregation who would like to learn more about foster care. This is a statewide resource.

Virtual Information Session Social Media File with Registration Info (PNG)

The Henrico County Foster Care & Adoption Network (Henrico Faith Partners) will host two Information Sessions on May 28th @ 12 and 8 p.m. via Zoom. While some of the content will be specific to Henrico, it’s a great format that would be helpful to anyone in Richmond interested in foster care.

Virtual Information Session Social Media File with Registration Info (PNG)

Virginia’s Kids Belong has begun compiling a list of Foster Care training sessions offered online by local Departments of Social Services and Private Agencies. This calendar will be updated as new information becomes available.

Calendar of Foster Care Training Sessions

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@forrichmond.org.