FOREVER FAMILY

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." - James 1:27

As a faith community, we take seriously God’s instruction to love and care for the needs of children. We believe that every chance to serve a child is a tremendous opportunity to reflect the heart of God. Through our ministry, Forever Family, First Baptist Simpsonville and Upstate Church come alongside the growing number of adoptive and fostering parents to provide support, encouragement, and additional resources to truly live out the call of being Jesus to children in need.

Why Adoption and Foster Care Matter

Take Action

Find out how you can support adoptive and foster families, from volunteering to donating. There are a number of ways individuals and groups can take action. Read below to explore several on-ramps to supporting our local social system and foster care families.

Parents Night Out

Several times a year the Forever Family team provides a fun-filled night for foster and adoptive parents to go out and enjoy a date while we watch the children. Whether an exciting night at Pump-It Up or enjoying a movie at the church, our desire is to give mom and dad a break in order for them to invest into their marriage while we watch the kids! We always need volunteers to help have fun with the children.

The Giving Wall

Each year we have a few specific Sundays where we challenge all campuses to provide a variety of gift cards to foster and adoptive families. Whether a first-time placement is in need of a gift card for clothing, meals, and necessities OR even a little treat for a birthday or anniversary, the Giving Wall provides a practical way to give that goes a long way.

Connect Group Partnership

Connect groups from all campuses have a great opportunity of blessing our current foster and adoptive families through partnering with Forever Family. Through this partnership Connect Groups and individuals are able to provide meals, donate miscellaneous gift cards for clothes and school supplies, and of course, pray for each family member.

Other Additional Resources

Refresh Conference

The Refresh Conference is an amazing two-day event founded BY women and FOR women.
Refresh is a faith-based conference designed for:
• women considering opening their home to children
• foster moms
• adoptive moms
• GAL’s/social workers/etc.
• kinship caregivers
• ministry leaders
At Refresh Conference, you will experience inspiring and challenging keynote speakers, relevant and practical breakout sessions, and sweet fellowship with other women who can relate with your unique lifestyle.
We hope to see you at our next Refresh Conference, February 15-16, 2019

Register HERE

Wednesday Evening Support Group

During the school year, Forever Family offers a Wednesday evening support group at our Downtown Simpsonville campus to build relationships and community with other foster and adoptive families. Upstate Kids programming available for all ages.

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FOREVER FAMILY

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." - James 1:27

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