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180 Companies, Organizations, Leaders: Uphold America’s Promise, Pass Bipartisan Reform
National Immigration Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the eve of President-elect Biden’s inauguration, more than 180 organizations released a statement today calling for bipartisan leadership to overhaul of the nation’s outdated immigration system, prioritizing a pathway to citizenship for “Dreamers” brought to the U.S. as children. The signatories represent a broad group of business, faith, law enforcement, civic, … Continued
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GHACF responds to ongoing need during pandemic with 14 grants
Second Wave Media
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently disbursed a round of grants worth nearly $224,000. Organizations that serve those most impacted by the pandemic received funds.
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Fifth Third Bank supports refugees through financial resources
WOODTV.com
Fifth Third bank provides financial resources and advice to refugees.
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Fostering in a pandemic - Effective Compassion
WORLD Magazine
AUSTIN, Texas—Stacy and Jack Higgins received their first foster placement, a 2-year-old girl and her 5-month old brother, in April 2020, just as the pandemic forced families into lockdown.
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Local foster care system finds hope this season despite pandemic
lancasteronline.com
Every Christmas, Helen McArdle looks forward to the holiday traditions she will share with her two sons: drinking hot chocolate, opening stockings, taking family photos.
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Cheri Williams: Child Welfare During COVID-19
Stetzer Leadership Podcast
In this episode, we will talk about the impact the pandemic has had on children in general, and specifically on foster kids. While COVID-19 has provided a significant opportunity, considering the increase in free time, it has also introduced new barriers for families to be able to keep foster children for a longer period of time. In this episode, Ed and Daniel are joined by Cheri Williams, the Senior Vice President of Domestic Programs at Bethany Family Services. Topics discussed include: The impact of COVID-19 on domestic adoption and international adoptionHow pastors can encourage families seeking to foster or adoptHow church congregations can support adoptive families
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Biden DHS nominee has "refreshing" meeting with faith groups about immigration, refugees
Religion News Service
(RNS) — One attendee described the meeting as 'a 180 degree change from what we've been enduring for the last four years.'
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We want to save children, but distressed and vulnerable parents need help, too
Religion New Service
(RNS) — We're quick to judge parents who abandon their children. Our first instinct should be to help parents provide for them
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