“Briarwood’s Foster Care Ministry seeks to glorify God by providing the training, support and encouragement Christians need to minister to the children, parents and social workers engaged in the foster care system in our community.”
About Briarwood’s Foster Care Ministry
–Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. ~ James 1:27
Briarwood Foster Care Ministry provides “out of home” family care for children and young persons who cannot be adequately cared for by their families due to various family problems or crises.
The aim of foster care is to provide a substitute family life experience for the children in need so that they can enjoy a healthy home and community experience. This care will continue until they reunite with their families, are adopted, or reach 18 years of age, and can begin the transition to independent living. Children under foster care service will stay with the foster family for an average of a few months to two years.
if you have any questions about the Briarwood Foster Care ministry, contact Nathan Ivey at 659-219-5914.
Foster Parent Resources
Training Classes
Briarwood hosts training classes in the fall and winter. Specific information will be updated on this page. Check back closer to that time.
Adoption Connect/Fostering Hope Meeting
This is a combined group for foster and adoptive parents, and anyone interested in fostering/adopting! Come for a time to be encouraged, equipping one another, and meeting with other like-minded families. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month in the Bride’s room at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Carter Ralph at w.carter.ralph@gmail.com for more information.
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