Backyard Orphans

Every number represents a child whose story changed because the Church said "yes."

Together with pastors, church leaders, foster and adoptive families, and faithful supporters like you, we've seen thousands of children move one step closer to the love, stability, and belonging every child deserves.
And we're just getting started.

We believe the day is coming when there are more families waiting for children than children waiting for families.

Join us as we continue equipping churches to help more hurting children find healing homes.

Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q04rJhK50.

Some days in orphan care are joyful. Others are incredibly hard.

If you're fostering, adopting, serving on a support team, mentoring, or faithfully praying, we want you to know this:

God sees your faithfulness.

The small, ordinary moments often become the ones that leave the greatest impact on a child's life.

Thank you for continuing to show up with love, patience, and hope. We pray God strengthens and encourages you today as you continue making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Tag someone who needs this reminder today. ❤️

We couldn't let the week pass without celebrating an incredible group of leaders.

Last week, these leaders invested their time, hearts, and gifts to become Backyard Orphans Trainers. They've been equipped to help churches engage, equip, and empower believers to care for vulnerable children in their own communities.

We couldn't be more proud of each one of them.

This isn't the end of their journey. It's just the beginning. As they return home, they'll equip church leaders, strengthen local churches, and help more children find healing homes.

We're excited to see how God will use each of these trainers to make an eternal impact. Please join us in praying for them as they step into this calling. We truly believe their faithfulness will help change the lives of countless children and families for years to come.

50% of foster families stop fostering after their first year.

Not because they don't love the children in their home.

Often, it's because they feel like they're carrying the weight alone.

No family was meant to walk this journey without support.

A warm meal after a long day. A few hours of childcare. A prayer. An encouraging text. A community that simply shows up.

These may seem like small acts of kindness, but to a foster family, they can mean the difference between feeling overwhelmed and finding the strength to keep saying yes.

When you donate, you're helping churches surround foster and adoptive families with the practical support and encouragement they need to continue providing healing homes for vulnerable children.

Because sometimes the greatest gift you can give a child is helping the family who said yes continue to say yes.

Give today at https://hubs.la/Q04q1MVs0

Day 1 of the Backyard Orphans Trainers Summit is officially underway! 🎉

For the next couple of days, leaders from the U.S. and Honduras are coming together with one purpose: to equip churches to become the solution for vulnerable children.

They're here to learn how to engage, equip, and empower church leaders to build thriving orphan care ministries in their own communities.

We're excited for the conversations, the training, the connections, and all that God is going to do over the next few days.

Join us in praying for the trainers as they prepare to go home and help even more churches say "yes" to caring for vulnerable children.

Jesus reminds us that there is a unique joy found in generosity.

When we give, we're doing more than making a donation. We're reflecting the heart of Christ, who gave so freely for us. Every act of generosity becomes an expression of His love, bringing hope where there was uncertainty and helping children experience the safety, stability, and belonging of a healing home.

Your gift helps churches equip foster and adoptive families, strengthen vulnerable families, and create pathways for more children to find healing homes.

The blessing of giving isn't found in what we let go of. It's found in knowing that God can use our generosity to change a child's life forever.
Help another child find a healing home today.

If you want to donate, go to https://hubs.la/Q04pggWJ0!

There are many ways to advocate for hurting children. Not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can do something. Here are a few meaningful ways to make a difference:

✔️ Pray faithfully. Pray for vulnerable children, families, and those caring for them.

✔️ Raise awareness. Share stories and help others understand the need.

✔️ Support foster and adoptive families. Offer practical help and encouragement.

✔️ Volunteer. Serve through your church or a local ministry.

✔️ Give generously. Help more children find healing homes.

✔️ Use your skills. Put your gifts to work for vulnerable children and families.

✔️ Become a mentor. Be a trusted adult in a child's life.

✔️ Advocate in your community. Speak up for children and stronger families.

✔️ Encourage your church to get involved. Help your church become part of the solution.

At the end of the day, advocacy is about making sure children are seen, valued, and loved. Every act of compassion helps move a child one step closer to a healing home.

Check out our website https://hubs.la/Q04pgS2V0 to learn more!