ADOPTION & FOSTER
Care Community
Our Mission
GracePoint's Adoption and Foster Care Community Group creates an opportunity to build deep relationships with others on a similar journey, to provide educational opportunities and resources, to serve the adoption community within GracePoint and beyond, and to petition the Lord through prayer.
Serve
Meet tangible needs for foster & adoptive families. Sign up for our Care Team.
ADOPTION & FOSTER
Our Mission
GracePoint's Adoption and Foster Care Community Group creates an opportunity to build deep relationships with others on a similar journey, to provide educational opportunities and resources, to serve the adoption community within GracePoint and beyond, and to petition the Lord through prayer.
Serve
Meet tangible needs for foster & adoptive families. Sign up for our Care Team.
The Foster & Adoption Process
Where to Begin?
SQUARE ONE
Sunday, November 6, 4:00 PM
Are you interested in learning more about the foster and adoption process? Join Us for Square One - an event tailored to introduce you to all things foster care and/or adoption. Childcare and snacks will be provided.
ADOPTION & FOSTER
Care Team
Providing Support for Families in the Foster & Adoption Community
The Care Team is a group of volunteers who help provide support for families pursuing foster and adoption licensing and for those who are already fostering or have adopted. Our goal is to provide practical and relational support for families serving children with the love of Christ.
Types of Support
- Step-by-step guidance for families considering adoption or foster care
- Child care during pre-placement trainings
- Spiritual and Emotional Support during the licensing process and after receiving placements
- Assistance with acquiring items for your future child
- Providing meals as needed
ADOPTION & FOSTER
Care Team
Providing Support for Families in the Foster & Adoption Community
The Care Team is a group of volunteers who help provide support for families pursuing foster and adoption licensing and for those who are already fostering or have adopted. Our goal is to provide practical and relational support for families serving children with the love of Christ.
Types of Support
- Step-by-step guidance for families considering adoption or foster care
- Child care during pre-placement trainings
- Spiritual and Emotional Support during the licensing process and after receiving placements
- Assistance with acquiring items for your future child
- Providing meals as needed
ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE
Monthly Community Meetings
First Sunday of Each Month | 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Child Care Provided
We invite GracePoint attendees who are members of the adoption triad (birth families, adoptees, and adoptive families who have started the adoption process or have already adopted) as well as any foster families to our meetings!
An Environment for Building Faith & Sharing Experiences
Our Monthly Community Meeting is aimed to deepen our relationships with each other, continue to educate ourselves on a variety of adoption and foster care topics, seek a better understanding of adoption through the lens of our Christian faith, and petition the Lord together with our prayer requests.
We aim to do this through ice breakers and fun group activities, facilitated discussions (ex: open-ended questions, articles, books, video clips) and guest speakers (adoptees, birth families, agencies, subject matter experts, support group resources, etc.).
Discussion Topics: Trauma informed care, Talking about adoption with your bio & adoptive children, adoption & foster care related books and resources, transracial adoption, navigating birth family relationships, honoring children's adoption stories and family histories
We aim to do this through ice breakers and fun group activities, facilitated discussions (ex: open-ended questions, articles, books, video clips) and guest speakers (adoptees, birth families, agencies, subject matter experts, support group resources, etc.).
Discussion Topics: Trauma informed care, Talking about adoption with your bio & adoptive children, adoption & foster care related books and resources, transracial adoption, navigating birth family relationships, honoring children's adoption stories and family histories
Calendar of Events
Community Meeting
August 7, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Discussion - Trauma and Parenting
Discussion - Trauma and Parenting
Adoption & Foster Care Community Cookout
September 11, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
BBQ Social @ the Presley's Home
You're invited to the Adoption & Foster Care Community Cookout at the Presley home! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship on Sunday, September 11 at 4:00 PM. Sign up to bring a dish below and come hungry!
BBQ Social @ the Presley's Home
You're invited to the Adoption & Foster Care Community Cookout at the Presley home! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship on Sunday, September 11 at 4:00 PM. Sign up to bring a dish below and come hungry!
Community Meeting
October 2, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Prep for Celebrate Adoption Sunday
Prep for Celebrate Adoption Sunday
Celebrate Adoption Sunday
October 16, 9:30 - 12:15 PM
Join the Church in celebrating adoption and foster care!
Join the Church in celebrating adoption and foster care!
Square One: What to Consider When Starting the Adoption and Foster Care Process
November 6, 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Open to Anyone
At the Square One meeting, we will cover what to consider when starting the adoption or foster care process. This event will include information and a Q&A session on all things "Foster and Adoption"
At the Square One meeting, we will cover what to consider when starting the adoption or foster care process. This event will include information and a Q&A session on all things "Foster and Adoption"
Community Meeting
December 4, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Christmas Party and Q&A (Open to prospective families)
Christmas Party and Q&A (Open to prospective families)
Calendar of Events
Community Meeting
February 5th, 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Trauma Informed Care
Community Meeting
March 5th, 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Trauma Informed Care
Community Meeting
April 2nd, 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Prep for April 22nd Spring Sale
Spring Sale
April 22nd, 7 AM - 1PM | Open to the community
Large scale of donated items, such as clothing, toys, furniture and accessories. All proceeds go to adoption grant funds to bring forever families together
Large scale of donated items, such as clothing, toys, furniture and accessories. All proceeds go to adoption grant funds to bring forever families together
Online Resources
How the Church Can Care for Vulnerable Children - Youtube Video
Adoption: The Heart of the Gospel - Message by John Piper
Local Organization Providing Education on Foster Care & Adoption - Website
Difference between Adoption & Fostering - Blog Post by Adoption Alliance
How the Church Can Serve Adoptive/Foster Families and their Children - Blog Post by National Christian Foundation
Adoption: The Heart of the Gospel - Message by John Piper
Local Organization Providing Education on Foster Care & Adoption - Website
Difference between Adoption & Fostering - Blog Post by Adoption Alliance
How the Church Can Serve Adoptive/Foster Families and their Children - Blog Post by National Christian Foundation
Educational Books about Foster Care & Adoption for Adults
Educational Books about Foster Care & Adoption for Children
Great for All Families to Introduce the Idea of Adoption into Their Home
Twice as Tight: Kendall & Tamara Schmitke
A Mother for Choco: Keiko Kasza
Great for All Adoptive Families
Adoption is Love: Stephanie Casaubon
God found Us You: Lisa Tawn Bergren
And That's Why She's Mama: Tiarra Nazario
Great for Transracial Adoptive Families
Heart Picked: Sara Crutcher
Annie & Khalil: Jeanette Opheim
Mommy & Me Don't Match: K. Monsma
Twice as Tight: Kendall & Tamara Schmitke
A Mother for Choco: Keiko Kasza
Great for All Adoptive Families
Adoption is Love: Stephanie Casaubon
God found Us You: Lisa Tawn Bergren
And That's Why She's Mama: Tiarra Nazario
Great for Transracial Adoptive Families
Heart Picked: Sara Crutcher
Annie & Khalil: Jeanette Opheim
Mommy & Me Don't Match: K. Monsma