May is National Foster Care Month, a time to raise awareness for the approximately 400,000 children and youth navigating the foster care system in the US. DC currently has almost 600 children in foster care, over 1,400 children at-risk of separation into foster care and only 96 foster homes. 

The Church is called to care for vulnerable children and their families. As James 1:27 says, “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” Children in foster care are children who don’t have a permanent, safe, loving home. The Church, as a spirit filled community, is uniquely equipped to surround children and families with love and support. 

This May, our church is joining with DC127 to participate in Foster Care Awareness Month. DC is facing a foster care crisis and this is a critical moment for the Church to respond. This call is for all of us. Everyone can do something when it comes to foster care. Maybe God is calling you to become a foster home, or to volunteer to support a foster, kinship, or family at-risk of separation, or simply to donate and fund DC127’s work.

If you have questions or would like to learn more, please connect with the DC127 church advocate Courtney Bell after the service or check out the DC127 website for more information.

If you would like to join us in prayer this month, check out the prayer guide provided by DC127.