In 2023, Fostering Hope New England helped Valley Outreach to launch the Foster Care Initiative, a ministry dedicated to helping those touched by Foster Care. This ministry supports kids in our communities by encouraging and equipping foster and adoptive parents. Click here to complete an interest form, and Outreach will connect you with a serving opportunity that fits your spiritual gifts and availability.

• Family Support 
  • Pray
  • Babysit
  • Mentor a Child
  • Assist with household tasks
  • Provide Meals
  • Tutor a Child
  • Encourage a Parent
• Initiative Support 
  
  • Plan events 
  • Prepare event food 
  • Share at a display table 
  • Assist with graphic design 
  • Assemble welcome boxes 
  • Assemble school kits
• Foster Care Involvement 
  
  • Become a foster parent 
  • Become an advocate
  • Provide respite care 
  • Adopt a child 
• Serve Child Welfare Offices 
  • Make to-go snack packs for social workers and kids  
  • Provide childcare at DCF office for youth awaiting placement  
  • Refresh and refurbish DCF visitation rooms 
  • Coordinate, gather, and organize donations