Get Involved

Don’t underestimate what a simple act of gratitude can do.

Find your local child welfare office (and give them a head's up)

Decide how you might lavish them with radical hospitality

Show them your appreciation by blessing their socks off

A child in foster care is four times more likely to find permanence with one social worker versus when there is turnover.

-THE NATIONAL CENTER ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY

“A social worker approached us afterwards and said she would have put in her notice that day, had we not been there. She had to do her first child removal and was devastated and came in for the luncheon just to catch her breath. She said it was the sign she needed to keep going.”

“Working with vulnerable children and families is emotional, often thankless work. Sometimes the weight of the work we do gets so heavy and morale of workers is severely impacted. To have our efforts seen, acknowledged and valued lifts spirits and brings light to our darker days.”

“In the short time that we have been participating in this effort, it is SO encouraging to see real and trusting relationships developing between child welfare professionals and those serving in local churches! It's taken some time and consistency on the part of the churches reaching out, but we are now seeing the fruits of those efforts as those in the child welfare office here locally are starting to see the church as a trusted ally and are even reaching out to ask for support and resources when needs arise! Huge strides here in terms of connection between CPS and the church!”

“I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone yesterday for your kindness. Our staff expressed how wonderful it was to feel appreciated, and the cakes were fabulous! We are currently understaffed and some of our workers have been struggling, and this really did make a difference for some of them. It is always wonderful to be reminded that the work we do does make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you again for being so caring!”