“Thankfully there are folks at Hope & Home who have a relentless passion for the care of children, particularly foster children. They go above and beyond the state minimums to ensure that foster parents are trained, equipped and supported for this mission. I’m happy to be part of what Hope & Home is doing and encourage you to join this journey with us.”—Mike

“Being chosen to make an impression on these children, well, there are no words for the emotions and the satisfaction.”—Susan

“I think of the staff at Hope & Home as family, and other foster families as extended family after we bonded by going down the same path together.” –Toni

“With Hope & Home, it started out with them giving us the tools we needed to become foster parents. Now, it is so much more: family, friends, support and fun.”--Tanja

“Hope & Home means that foster parents, foster children and birth parents will always be welcomed, loved and treated with respect.”—Susan

“We have learned so much about patience, humor, compassion, juggling, and most important, how to be better human beings.”—Gabrielle and Tim

“Hope & Home is a first-class organization that provides training, advice and care.” –Leesa

“It is one of the most rewarding experiences that I couldn’t have seen coming.” –Tammy

“We love working with Hope & Home! Foster care has grown us in ways we didn’t know we could grow and has enriched our lives in ways we didn’t know were possible.” -Laurel

“I know that I am helping these children. People at church will see the kids I foster on a weekly basis. They see the pain the pain and sorrow by the way they walk and the sadness on their face. But when they see them again after only a few weeks, they say that the kids’ whole countenance has changed.”—Leesa

“Hope & Home has been a joy…The support they offer is great. Hope & Home, keep up the wonderful work. You all are awesome!" -Pam

Married couples, single moms, empty nesters--Hope & Home knows that great foster parents come in all forms. What they have in common are:

• A heart for children in need
• A love of family life and parenting
• A desire to make a difference and do meaningful work

Get to know some of the families now. 

We will be adding additional foster parents in the weeks and months to come. Come back often to meet more inspiring members of the Hope & Home family--people just like you. Better yet... Picture yourself here! If you can see yourself bringing love and stability to a child's life and joining us in this dynamic ministry, call us at 575-9887, or e-mail info@hopeandhome.org.

One reason our foster parents tell us they feel like part of a large Christian family here is because we've always got something going on!

We know that the more opportunities there are for fellowship, training and just plain fun, the better we'll get to know our parents and children, and the more supported and cared for they will feel.

As a member of Hope & Home, the welcome mat is out for you at:

• The High Hopes & High Fashions foster children's fashion show fundraising dinner.  Our awesome foster and adopted kids look forward every fall to modeling the latest fashions during this spectacular and heartwarming event. 500+ attendees spend the evening doting over our precious children and lifting up our ministry with prayer and financial support.
• Annual Harvest, Christmas and Easter celebrations. Because many of the children who enter foster care have never had a birthday party, have never received even one Christmas present, we make holiday celebrations a big priority at Hope & Home. The kids play games and get presents, and everyone feasts and revels in the fellowship.
• Summer O' Fun. Just because school lets out doesn't mean the fun has to stop! Our staff has a great time coming up with new themes for our every-other-week picnics and outings. From "Pirates" to "Picasso in the Park" to Hope & Home Night at the SkySox, we keep the good times rolling.
• Charity golf tournaments. Supporters who like to get "in the swing of things" can sponsor or play in Southside Johnny's Golf Scramble, which benefits the children of Hope & Home.
• Family celebrations in our community rooms. Our large and beautifully decorated community rooms are available for use by our foster families free of charge, and have hosted special events from adoption celebrations to high-school graduation parties. We even had three staff weddings and a baptism here!

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