What to Expect
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Are our parishes equipped to support foster families and foster children awaiting reunification or adoption? At this event you will learn of the great need in our community and the ways that you can help.
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Have you considered becoming a licensed foster parent? Or are you not quite ready for foster parenting, but ready to offer respite care, mentorship, emergency clothing supplies, or other assistance for foster families? This is a great event for you!
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Bishop James V. Johnston will open the evening with prayer and his remarks on the foster care need in our diocese.
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Get ready to meet various community organizations in our diocese which address and support foster care children and families.
Parish Resources
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT TEXT (or use square image at top of webpage): During Foster Care Awareness Month in May, let us gather together to learn how to support foster families and foster children in our parishes and communities. Everyone is welcome to learn more on Saturday, May 30th, at 6:00 p.m. at The Catholic Center, 20 W. 9th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Join Bishop James V. Johnston as he shares the need for foster care ministry in our diocese, as well as discover the community resources available for foster families in our area.
PARISH MASS ANNOUNCEMENT: During Foster Care Awareness Month in May, let us gather together to learn how to support foster families and foster children in our parish and community. Everyone is welcome to learn more on Saturday, May 3-0th at The Catholic Center. Bishop Johnston will share the need for foster care ministry in our diocese and how we all might participate, whether becoming foster families or learning how best to support foster families. Learn more at the Office of Life & Justice website for more information.