Engage Your Church
Joining Together to Make a Difference
James 1:27 says, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” God invites us to put His love on display by radically loving and serving others—especially the most vulnerable.
Hands of Hope exists to mobilize and walk alongside churches as they identify and discover practical ways to engage in caring for vulnerable children and families. This is done through a Family Advocacy Ministry or FAM. Together, we help create safe, welcoming spaces where people are equipped to do hard things with confidence and compassion.
Why a FAM Matters
Churches are often full of people who want to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children, but don’t always know HOW. We believe if churches are empowered then people will step up, either by becoming a foster or adoptive family or by committing to support a family in crisis. We are grateful when a church partner decides to make this investment to care for vulnerable children, and we want to do all we can to help push forward their mission, so we equip you with a step-by–step model called Family Advocacy Ministries.
Join the Network
Other available opportunities and coaching provided by our team
FAM Basics Registration
Start with the Family Advocacy Ministry foundations in this course
Trauma Training
For churches interested in developing trauma informed volunteers or trauma informed children’s ministries
CarePortal
Brings tangible, real-time needs of hurting children and families in your community to your attention. CarePortal makes local churches aware, giving them an opportunity to respond. Other individuals or organizations partner with the churches to meet needs or provide resources.
Care Communities
A Care Community is a team of 6-8 committed volunteers who come alongside foster and adoptive families, providing practical, emotional and spiritual support.
Host an Event
Raise awareness and move people to action.
Become A Hope Giver Church
Indiana Churches in our Network
