Adopt & Foster Team

Jamie Bartlett

Adoption & Foster Care Director

Jean Ballance

Administrative Partner

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Our Mission

Our ministry exists to educate, encourage, and support families as they consider and pursue international or domestic adoption and foster care. While our desire is for biological families to stay together, we recognize that is not always possible, so our ministry’s goal is to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of families that have welcomed children into their homes. We advocate for the fatherless, bring awareness to the Church and take action for the glory of Jesus Christ.

Connecting Opportunities

Gatherings

Our gatherings are intended as a time of training, equipping, and connecting for parents or caregivers of kids from hard places. We share a meal together, fellowship, and learn from speakers who have understandings of trauma, and share how the gospel brings healing and redemption into hard places.

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CarePortal

Join us in our family advocacy ministry to make a tangible difference in the lives of children impacted by the foster care system, foster and adoptive families in our community and church, unhoused families, and refugee families. Together, we provide vital wraparound care, help meet practical needs, and offer the relational support our neighbors need to thrive. Your involvement (there are MANY ways to be involved) can bring hope and healing to those in our community who need it most.

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Upcoming Adopt & Foster Events

  • Foster Care Info Meeting

    Closet of Hope 2950 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI

    If you’ve been wanting to get involved in foster care but aren’t sure where to start, we have an event for you! Think of this as your foster care 101—a...

  • Caregiver Equip Night

    Crossroads Upper Room 800 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Foster, adoptive, and kinship care comes with deep joy—and unique behavioral challenges. Join us for a supportive evening of learning, community, and encouragement tailored specifically for your family's journey. We...

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