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Every November, National Adoption Month invites us to recognize the needs of children and families impacted by foster care — especially those awaiting adoption — and the role we can all play.
We believe the church is uniquely positioned to act. The resources on this page are designed to equip your church to raise awareness, inspire meaningful involvement, and take tangible steps toward caring for children and families experiencing vulnerability.
Together, we are strengthening a movement of churches across New England working toward Project Zero: a future where every child in foster care has a safe, loving family and no child is left waiting.
“In the end, we may find that some of the most sacred spaces of worship are not the seats of the sanctuary, but the hard and broken places where vulnerability and oppression are met with a fullness and hope that only the Church can offer.”
- Jason Johnson
Called to Care: Foster Care Info Session
SATURDAY, MAY 16 | 9:00 AM
Mill City Church - Lowell, MA
Come learn how you can make a difference in the lives of children impacted by foster care! Whether you’re curious about fostering, considering adoption, or simply want to support families in your community, this event will help you explore next steps. Hear from a thoughtful panel of experts, including local foster and adoptive families and child welfare professionals, and share lunch.
Called Together: Singles & Foster Care
SATURDAY, MAY 30 | 1:00 PM
Grace Chapel - Lexington, MA
A day for single foster and adoptive parents, and singles considering that calling. This unique time will begin with a lunch for current single Christian foster and adoptive parents to connect, and conclude with a parent panel and conversation for singles not yet fostering who are exploring their call to support children and families impacted by foster care.
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
FRIDAY, MAY 29 | 6:00 PM
Aletheia Church - Cambridge, MA
SATURDAY, MAY 23 | 6:00 PM
Lanesville Congregational Church - Gloucester, MA
*Additional showings being added.
Inspired by the powerful true story, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot follows Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace children in the foster care system who need adoptive families, proving that steady, determined love can transform the lives of children experiencing vulnerability.
2026 National Foster Care Month
CHURCH GUIDE
Each May, we create a resource to help churches raise awareness around the needs of the foster care community. The guide includes suggestions for your congregation to consider how they can provide meaningful care and support to those impacted by foster care. If you have not received this year's church guide, reach out to request a free copy.
"I could be sitting on the sidelines, in blissful ignorance of the brokenness that surrounds me, enjoying the whole-ness of a sweet and sheltered life. Missing out on the beauty of breaking off pieces of my heart and my life to make another whole."
- Jamie Finn / Foster & Adoptive Mom, Author, Advocate
If you have any questions about these NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH events, email Alexis.