ENGAGING HOPE: HOW WE PARTNER
EMPOWER: Church/Community Partnerships
ENCOURAGE: Foster Chaplaincy and Family Support
EMPOWER: Church/Community Partnerships
Ways We Can Partner:
- Advocate and raise awareness for the need for foster care ministry in the local church to their community.
- Connect churches to local organizations, schools, foster care needs and organizations.
- Work with the local church to organize and implement a foster care ministry through short term and long term partnerships
EQUIP: Church and Ministry Resources
ENCOURAGE: Foster Chaplaincy and Family Support
EMPOWER: Church/Community Partnerships
Ways We Can Partner:
- Provide foster care information for each county and community for our focus area - Northern California and Nevada.
- Create and provide ministry and engagement resources.
- Collaborate with and provide information about other foster organizations and ministries
ENCOURAGE: Foster Chaplaincy and Family Support
ENCOURAGE: Foster Chaplaincy and Family Support
ENCOURAGE: Foster Chaplaincy and Family Support
Ways We Can Partner:
- Create a collaborative partnership that ministers to foster families in their church and community
- Resource a church to establish foster parent support and small groups
- Provide chaplaincy support & encouragement one on one for families
Scott Tuttle is an endorsed chaplain.
HOW CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?
SUPPORT
RESOURCE
RESOURCE
SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP invites you to become a supporting partner through financial support of Foster Hope. Your support allows us to engage our local community in chaplaincy ministry and family support. It allows us to partner with local churches to connect them to their local foster care community. We keep you informed and updated on the work Foster Hope is doing and how you can pray for us.
RESOURCE
RESOURCE
RESOURCE
RESOURCE PARTNERSHIP Invites you to simply use the resources we make available to the local church through our website. Resources include sermon templates, foster care ministry ideas, and much more. We also can help research needed information specific to your ministry needs.
ENGAGEMENT
COLABORATIVE
COLABORATIVE
ENGAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP invites us to connect in a one time or short term setting. It could be a Sunday morning service, a small group session, workshops, host a movie night (Sound of Hope) or grab coffee with staff and leadership and imagine together what god can do through foster care ministry in your local community.
COLABORATIVE
COLABORATIVE
COLABORATIVE
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP invites us to work together to dream, plan, and launch a foster care ministry. This could include casting vision, assessment, leadership development, and An agreed upon time commitment from Foster Hope once the ministry is launched.
WAYS WE CAN ENGAGE
SUNDAY SERVICE IDEAS
SUNDAY SERVICE IDEAS
SHARING OUR STORY
Our story is one of struggle with infertility, a silent struggle many deal with but few share, the heartbreak of miscarriage- a quiet grief that many have experienced, and the discovery of new purpose found in foster care and foster care ministry. Whether it's a brief window or a service, we trust our message will inspire those who hear our story.
Our story can be one that encourages others who face infertility, help those who have miscarried find healing, and inspire others to answer God's call to foster care and foster care ministry.
INTEREST WORKSHOP
This interactive and informative workshop is geared toward those interested in becoming foster parents, support person, or respite workers. In this workshop, attendees will learn information about each role, the process it takes, and testimonies and stories from those who have become foster parents, support, and respite workers
MINISTRY WORKSHOP
This engaging workshop is geared toward those interested in becoming supporting foster families in their local community or working with a church based foster ministry. In this workshop, attendees will learn information about how someone can support the foster community and a part of a foster ministry. They will hear testimonies and stories from those who have partnered with local ministries and have ministered to the foster community
MOVIE NIGHTS
Let's partner together to host a movie night at your church with "Sound Of Hope." This movie will spark powerful conversations and questions about foster care ministry and how we can answer God's call to foster care ministry. Connect with us to find out how we can work together to make this happen. We can host a Q&A in partnership with the movie showing..
SUNDAY SERVICE IDEAS
SUNDAY SERVICE IDEAS
SUNDAY SERVICE IDEAS
Key Dates for 2026
May 1–31 – National Foster Care Month
A perfect time to bring awareness to the needs of foster youth and families.
👉 How to highlight:
- Dedicate a Sunday to pray for foster children and families.
- Invite a foster parent or social worker to share a testimony.
- Include a bulletin insert or short video about the local foster care crisis.
- Encourage small groups to “adopt” a foster family for practical support.
Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day
Honor all who nurture — biological, adoptive, and foster moms.
👉 How to highlight:
- Acknowledge foster and adoptive mothers during the service.
- Share a brief story of a mom who opened her heart to a child in care.
- Pray for women who long to be mothers and for the children still waiting for families.
Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day
Celebrate fathers and father-figures who model God’s protective love.
👉 How to highlight:
- Share a testimony from a foster or adoptive dad.
- Preach on God as our Heavenly Father who welcomes us into His family.
- Challenge men to step into mentoring, fostering, or supporting fatherless youth.
Sunday, November 8 – Orphan Sunday & Stand Sunday
Churches across the nation unite to stand for children in foster care and those waiting for families.
👉 How to highlight:
- Devote the service to God’s call to care for the orphan and vulnerable child.
- Show a short video from CAFO or StandSunday.com.
- Launch a “Care Community” or prayer team for local foster families.
- Invite your congregation to take a “next step” — from prayer to action.
November 1–30 – National Adoption Month
A time to celebrate God’s heart of adoption and the families who live it out.
👉 How to highlight:
- Share a sermon on our adoption into God’s family (Ephesians 1:5).
- Spotlight adoptive families and pray for their continued strength.
- Host an informational meeting for those considering adoption or foster care.
Saturday before Thanksgiving – National Adoption Day
Courthouses around the nation finalize adoptions from foster care.
👉 How to highlight:
- Celebrate the day in your service by recognizing adoptive families.
- Host a “Thanksgiving of Hope” gathering for local foster and adoptive parents.
- Pray for children still waiting for permanent homes.
