Who We Are
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.
When We Gather
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
Good To Know
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)
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.
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.
Contact Us
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.
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
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.
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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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.
