Bethany Christian Services
| Our mission | Bethany demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families through quality social services. |
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Bethany Christian Services
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Bethany Christian Services MentoringBethany Christian Services' mentoring program serves three youth populations: Domestic Foster Care, Refugee Foster Care, and Youth Services (for older at-risk youth in the Grand Rapids community). Mentors in our program serve as positive role models who are willing to offer a listening ear and spend quality time with their mentee. The program is community-based, meaning that match activities take place out in the community. We ask that mentors commit to spending at least four hours per month with their mentee for one year. We also plan several free events throughout the year that have a career/educational focus for all age groups. Learn More and Contact Program |
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| About us | We believe every child deserves to be loved, connected, and empowered through family. Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. Today, 140 million kids don't have a permanent home. That's unacceptable. At Bethany, we witness what happens when people choose love. Not theoretical, unblemished love, but the real, messy, imperfect kind. The orphans and vulnerable children who feel alone, and the refugees living in a world of uncertainty. Everyone deserves to be loved. Together, we can change the world through family. Over 75 years ago, we began our work by serving a single child. Today, we work in more than 30 states and more than a dozen countries worldwide, serving more than 50,000 people every year. |
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What does foster care mean to YOU?
Is foster care challenging? Does foster care excite you? Is it a way to show fierce love? What is foster care to you? We want to know in the comments below! ⬇️
So grateful for the Huskey family in Indiana as they share about their experience as foster parents for #NationalFosterCareMonth. Read about their decision to become foster parents in the @wrtv article below. https://www.wrtv.com/news/working-for-you/its-also-rewarding-indiana-kids-need-more-foster-parents
More foster families are needed to help more than 13,000 children in Indiana. “I've enjoyed having these kids just being able to show security love and care and support,” one foster parent said. https://www.wrtv.com/news/working-for-you/its-also-rewarding-indiana-kids-need-more-foster-parents
Hannah Orozco, Policy and Advocacy Manager and Liz Van Zyl, VP of Government Affairs, spoke with @Sojourners about the damaging effects of Title 42 and how we are ready to assist asylum seekers as the policy comes to an end.
How advocates hope to overhaul the U.S.’s dysfunctional immigration system, from asylum to border security and migrant protection. https://sojo.net/articles/faith-coalitions-are-preparing-immigrant-advocacy-beyond-title-42
We're so excited @kaylacraig! Can't wait to read!
I’ve signed a contract to write TWO MORE BOOKS (!!). I don’t hold the pen lightly — it’s a humbling gift to work in the world of words.