Family Strengthening

Young man dreams big while putting family first

Throughout his childhood and leading into adulthood, Frank’s mother had been the primary caregiver for him and his younger siblings. But when he was only 19-years-old, Frank’s mother passed away, leaving his family vulnerable and at high risk of […]

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Family strengthening program empowers family of eight to thrive

When ethnic cleansing reached their village of Djugu, Maurice and his family were forced to flee their home. He took his wife, Jeannine, and their six children to Bunia, and while the family was safer there, they were also […]

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Bishop William Bahemuka works to build the Kingdom of God

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, thousands of people who have been traumatized by war and displaced from their home have fled to the town of Bunia. Their feelings of anxiety, fear, and helplessness are things that Bishop […]

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5 ways your company can help a child in foster care

Is giving back to the community an important part of your workplace culture? Corporate philanthropy is a wonderful way for employees at all levels of an organization to come together and make a positive impact in the lives of […]

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5 ways your church can impact the foster care system

Your church and its body of believers has a divine calling from Jesus to love and serve others just as He did. By following His perfect example and living an active faith, your church can make a real difference […]

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African widow empowered to dream big for her ten children

For over five years, Susan* and her ten children lived in a camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ethnic conflict had claimed the life of her husband, leaving […]

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Sweet Dreams for Boys Reunited With Mom

​​Two boys in LA County are sleeping comfortably and safely at home, back in their mother’s care, thanks to several generous members of their community.
Through her own hard work, this mom was able to reunite with her sons, ages […]

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Texas churches embrace the opportunity for meaningful connection

In the fall of 2021, a grandmother in Harris County, TX who was providing kinship care for four children passed away due to complications with COVID-19. In the midst of grieving the loss of their caregiver, the oldest child, […]

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5 things social workers want you to know

Ask any social worker why they chose to become a social worker and you’re likely to hear this same response: “I wanted to help people.” These highly trained, caring professionals provide vital, life-changing support to children and families in […]

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Bishop Martin calls on the Church to care for kids and “knock the system out”

In the small rural town of Possum Trot, Texas, you won’t find streetlights, McDonalds, or even a post office. Dirt roads, woods, and small-town living are all the roughly 700 people who live there know about. Head into the […]

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