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Throughout the Bible, God clearly commands every christian to care for orphans. For some, that command will result in adoption, but there are many ways that every Christian can become involved in caring for orphans. Always Wanted wants to partner with you as you live out the calling God has placed on your life to extend God’s love and blessing to orphans.
What does Always Wanted do?
- Leads Vanguard in praying and advocating for adoption and foster care
- Makes adoption more affordable for Vanguard tem players through Vanguard's Adoption Grant Program
- Coordinates education, support and community meetings and events
- Provides support for adoptive and foster care families at Vanguard through: 1) A volunteer network serving in tangible ways; 2) The Always Wanted Sponsor Family Program: one family commits to support a new foster or adoptive family in tangible ways for one year. Provides prayer, respite care, meals, etc. as needed an notifies the volunteer network of needs
- Leads Vanguard in caring for children in the US foster care system and promotes adoption from foster care
- Directs birth families to positive resources, support and adoption options
- Maintains the Always Wanted website as a thorough guide to the best printed and online resources on adoptoin and foster care. Also hosts Stories and Faces, a collection of stories about adoption and foster care at Vanguard
For more information, please contact Julie Briggs or visit the Always Wanted website.
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