ORPHAN CARE
Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress. James 1:27
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The Avenue Church is committed to bringing Christ's renewing beauty to the foster care crisis, and we have partnered with several organizations toward that end. We believe it is our duty to stand in the margins for those who do not have a voice, and we invite you to join with us.
See below for more information and for next steps you can take.
4KIDS of South Florida
4KIDS exists to bring Hope, Homes, and Healing to kids and families in crisis across Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties, as well as the Treasure Coast and Southwest Florida. Since 1997, 4KIDS remains committed to redefining foster care across our region one child at a time, with the support of the faith-based community and more
CityHouse
CityHouse was started through The Avenue Church. Pastor Casey had a burden to help homeless single mothers. This burden began with a few families who were provided with temporary shelter for children through a program called Safe Families. This program helps divert children from being placed in the child welfare system while the mothers seek to reestablish themselves so that once again they may care for their own children. Effective care was provided to the children apart from their mothers, while a desire to do more for their mothers was ignited.
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Over time, it became clear that if more emphasis could be placed on the family unit rather than just the children, these single mothers in need would have better opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles enabling them to provide sustainable, loving and proper care to their children. We established CityHouse in 2014 to provide long-term, transformational assistance to mothers and their children.
Care Portal
CarePortal is a technology platform that connects vulnerable children and families to people who can help. Social workers and other community organizations uncover the needs, and CarePortal connects these needs to local churches who have the opportunity to respond.​
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​Who does CarePortal serve?
CarePortal serves any child in crisis. Jesus cast the widest net of love, tearing down cultural biases and promoting radical, personal generosity and concern for those in need. With that example, CarePortal brings together diverse constituents – government agencies, churches, businesses, schools, and other ministries – to support children and families in crisis regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, political leanings, etc.
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Children and families
First and foremost, CarePortal helps hurting children and families. All requests submitted through CarePortal come from caseworkers at government child welfare agencies or other child-serving organizations approved by CarePortal to vet needs.
Caseworkers
Child welfare professionals are on the front lines for children and families every day. CarePortal connects them to a caring community eager to stand behind them and provide them with resources to be more effective and efficient.
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Complete this form to see how you can serve the CAREPORTAL TEAM!
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