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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
It’s been our incredible privilege to hear stories from the field here in the U.S., revealing how churches are diving deeper into the child welfare system through CarePortal. We recently received the story of a Missouri woman who helped […]
For the last seven years, GO Project and friends have gathered at English Landing Park for our Family 5K/2 Mile Walk/Brian Boyd Kids’ Fun Run. One year we ran for chickens…money raised from the event went to provide poultry […]
Today and tomorrow, the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) is hosting its annual summit. The summit is designed to equip Christians for deeper work in orphan care, offering a number of workshops and gathering spaces for like-minded believers. Representatives […]
The world of family collapse is messy.
The moments and circumstances that result in child placement in the foster care system are messy. These are known and understood. However, the complexities to emerge out of the system also pose significant […]
Throughout the first year of CarePortal, we’ve heard wonderful stories of local churches having an impact on local families. These are stories of compassion and mercy and love, stories of embracing the needs of the community and choosing to […]
Yesterday in downtown Kansas City, we celebrate CarePortal’s birthday. This milestone is a gathering of the local churches, child welfare workers, and CarePortal staff who are collaborating to bring about change in the lives of local families. As part […]