Ministry Information

Rooted in the call of James 1:27, Cherrydale’s Orphan and Foster Care Ministry strives to reflect God’s compassion for vulnerable children. We desire to raise awareness, strengthen foster and adoptive families within our church, and connect our congregation with local service opportunities. Our vision is to empower believers to share the hope of Jesus Christ by meeting the tangible and emotional needs of these children, both locally and around the world.

If you’re exploring adoption or foster care and want to connect with someone who has personal experience, email us at [email protected].

Local Partners

Our ministry collaborates with Project Belong and Foster the Family, two local Christian organizations with a shared mission to support adoptive and foster families, equip churches in this vital work, and advocate for vulnerable children. Through these partnerships, we hope to provide meaningful ways to serve families and youth in our community.

Make a Gift

Our ministry seeks to encourage and support adoptive and foster families within our church body. While we do not have a dedicated budget through the church, we use donated funds for care packages, immediate placement needs, and gifts of encouragement (and maybe trainings in the future) for church members. If you would like to make a tax-deductible gift, visit our giving page.

Contact Us
  • Ru Buttner
  • Ministry Co-Leader
  • Mary Curtis
  • Ministry Co-Leader
  • Allison King
  • Foster & Adoptive Parent Group
Meeting Info

Adoptive and Foster Family Support Group

We recognize the unique needs of adoptive and foster families, and we desire to support those needs through our virtual support group. This group meets on the third Thursday evening of every month (with a few noted exceptions) for sharing praises and lifting up prayer requests. Learn more and join us.

Ministry Calendar
Ministry Links
Orphan Care Updates

Stay informed about member needs and local service opportunities by joining our email list. These can include creating Welcome Care Packages, participating in meal trains, fulfilling wish list items, offering prayer, and engaging in local service events.

Join Group (Circle login required)
Prayer Team

Help us create a prayer team! Are you willing to commit to praying for adoptive or foster families at Cherrydale? Let us know. We are looking for several individuals to connect with families to collect prayer requests and others to faithfully lift those needs in prayer. Email [email protected] to join or learn more.

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Mentor a Youth Aged Out of Foster Care

Every year, approximately 21,000 young men and women age out of foster care in our country. You can mentor a young adult who’s aged out of foster care through Project Belong’s Don’t Go Alone program. Email [email protected] if you’d like to connect with a Cherrydale member already serving in this program.

Learn About the Program
Foster the Family

Sign up for Foster the Family’s newsletters (a local partner organization) for ongoing opportunities in the area including delivering care packages, making meals, writing notes of encouragement to foster parents, and volunteering at respite nights or special events.

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