ORPHAN CARE
“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…”
-Psalm 68:5-6
Love Life Orphan Care is a group of people committed to personally ending the
local orphan crisis in our city by placing every one of our children in a Godly home.
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Did you know:
almost 80% of inmates incarcerated in our prisons have spent time in foster care
Reasons Why Foster Care & Adoption is Needed:
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In North Carolina, there are approximately 12,000+ children currently in the system, 2000+ of which are available for adoption immediately.
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In NYC, there are approximately 20,000+ children currently in the system, 2000+ of which are available for adoption immediately.
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50% of children in the foster care system will dropout of high school.
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Over 500 children are expected to “age-out” of the system in North Carolina each year.
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Of the children who are never adopted: 1 in 5 become homeless, 71% under 21 become pregnant, 1 in 4 experience PTSD, many end up addicted to drugs or in jail.
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Who are the Orphans in North Carolina?
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1100+ of the foster children are in group homes .
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4000+ of the foster children are 0-5 years old.
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40% are African American.
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The average age of the children currently available for adoption is 13.
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What the Process Looks Like
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Families decide which agency to use; we can help recommend the right fit.
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Complete Application and Background Check.
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Attend MAPP Class (Model Approach to Partnerships and Parenting)
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Complete Home Study / Safety Inspections / Receive license from state
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Begin accepting child placements in your home.
Expected timeline: 5-8 months to become licensed to foster or adopt.
Orphan Care Hospitality
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Romans 12:13
We do not want families to walk this road without the support of their local church. Orphan Care Hospitality is a network of support within the church for families stepping into foster care or adoption. We suggest appointing a person to serve as the Orphan Care Hospitality Advocate within the church to oversee the Orphan Care Hospitality Team.
