CarePortal

Children helping children

By Taylor Burdiss, CarePortal intern
The CarePortal network includes churches of all sizes, ages, and demographics. The common thread that binds these churches is the longing to serve local children and families in crisis. No need is the same. No response […]

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Like Christmas in July

By Sadie Elliott, CarePortal intern
We are often blessed by stories shared by church members at active CarePortal churches. We hear how meeting a need has impacted them personally, and we hear how their gift has affected the family in need. […]

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What if we don't see the end of the story?

By Sadie Elliott, CarePortal intern
Who doesn’t love a good success story? Superheroes and love stories and underdogs enchant us. Our books, shows, and movies have to have happy endings. But what happens when the storybook ending doesn’t occur? What happens […]

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Miracles are Everywhere

Coincidence. The occurrence of the unlikely. The statistically improbable. The serendipitous.
But what if coincidences are simply modern day miracles?  Those small things that happen at just the right time. Those circumstances in life that feel as though they are […]

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An awakening is happening

“If I don’t, who will?”
How one CarePortal request turned into a divine appointment for an Oklahoman church.

An awakening is happening.
Churches, small groups, and individuals are being stirred by the Spirit, moved into an action. Daily, we hear about the […]

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CarePortal Connecting the Local Church to Local Community!

We at CarePortal are big fans of The Grand Canyon State.
The active churches in Tucson, Arizona, are doing wonderful work, meeting a high percentage of the needs posted by Department of Child Safety (DCS) workers.  If you’d like to […]

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CarePortal Implementation Depends on the 3Fs

As part of CarePortal’s first birthday celebration, we brought together CarePortal staff, volunteers, and interested parties from nine states. These representatives included delegates from states in which CarePortal is not currently operating. These individuals represent a wider community that […]

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Small Stories Sustain CarePortal

Every day, we at the CarePortal headquarters hear stories worth celebrating.  Some of these stories are really big, reflecting coordination and collaboration between multiple institutions to meet an urgent need that will otherwise result in family separation.  These kinds […]

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On The Grid: Tier 2 – Transition

“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson
In our last discussion of opportunities to aid those transitioning out of the foster care system, we assessed […]

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Governor Commends Extraordinary Service of CarePortal Regional Manager

It is our utter excitement to share with you the recognition of CarePortal Regional Manager Sue Baird. In acknowledgment of her efforts in Pima County, Arizona, Governor Douglas Ducey issued a Certificate of Special Recognition for Sue’s efforts to […]

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