Events
Equipped to Care
In this 2-hr class, we will learn how to navigate challenges that arise in the classroom and at home due to childhood trauma. We will talk about how childhood trauma impacts brain development as well as how to respond to challenging situations and create a safe environment. Includes practical discussion and role-play scenarios that can be adjusted for the classroom or the home.
This training is great for babysitters, grandparents, friends of foster families, teachers, and Children’s ministry workers.
Dinner is included! Join us!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 17
⏰ Time: 9-11am
📍 Location: Faith Presbyterian Church, 720 Marsh Road Wilmington
💰 Cost: Free! Breakfast included
Bowl-A-Thon
Get your team together and get ready to roll for a cause! Join us for a fun night of bowling, friends, food, and friendly competition – all while helping support a great cause through our Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser!
🗓️ Date: Monday, October 19
⏰ Time: 6-9 PM
📍 Location: Lefty’s Alley
💰 Cost: $200 per team (up to 8 people – shoes included!)
🕹️ Game Cards: Available for purchase
🏆 Winners: Add up the top 6 scores on your team for a chance to win
🥇Additional Prizes for the best team outfits
Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or favorite bowling crew and grab a lane! Food will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Come bowl, have fun, and help make a difference! 🎳
Family Hope 101
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to live out the call in James to care for the orphan? For some, that calling means becoming a foster or adoptive parent. But that’s not the only way to make a lasting difference. Whether you’re exploring foster care or adoption yourself, wondering how you can support foster and adoptive families, or simply wanting to better understand the child welfare system, this class is for you!
🗓️ Date: Sunday November 1
⏰ Time: 1:30pm
📍 Location: High Tide Church, Dagsboro
💰 Cost: Free! Lunch Included
Adoption Info Session
An event for parents and prospective parents. Join Family Hope Coalition and local foster care agencies to learn more about adopting. Hear from each agency and have your questions answered.
🗓️ Date: Monday, November 16
⏰ Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: Lifehouse Church, Townsend
💰 Cost: Free! Dinner Included
KENT COUNTY: Foster the Family Support Group
📍Southside Baptist Church, Dover DE
📅 4th Thursday of the month | 7pm
A community of support, encouragement, and information for foster, kinship, and adoptive moms.
SUSSEX COUNTY: Foster the Family Support Group
📍High Tide Church, Dagsboro DE
📅 1st Thursday of the month | 6:30pm
A community of support, encouragement, and information for foster, kinship, and adoptive moms.
Foster The Family Support Group New Castle County
Whatever season of foster motherhood you’re in, you don’t have to do it alone! Join us every month for a special evening created just for foster moms in New Castle County, Delaware.
Enjoy dinner together, watch a video lesson, and spend time in meaningful discussion. Most importantly, come build friendships, find encouragement, and connect with a community of moms who get it.
Previous Events
Ice Cream Social
📅 Oct 2, 2026 | 6:00-8:00pm
📍 Hopkins Farm Creamery
We are excited to announce our first ever Ice Cream Social in Sussex County at Hopkins Farm Creamery on October 2 from 6pm – 8pm for adoptive, foster, and kinship families in Sussex County.
Hopkins Farm Creamery is kindly hosting us and giving us access to their wonderful outdoor space and playground.
We’ll have ice cream, access to a play ground, animals, and tractor rides.
Just $2 per person ages 2 and up!
Family Hope 101 · Redeemer Fellowship
📅 Sept 27, 2026 | 12:30-2:30pm
📍 Redeemer Fellowship Church Offices
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to live out the call in James to care for the orphan?
For some, that calling means becoming a foster or adoptive parent. But that’s not the only way to make a lasting difference.
Every child and every family involved in foster care needs a community of people willing to show up with encouragement, practical support, advocacy, and hope.
Join us at Redeemer Fellowship Church on September 27th for Family Hope 101. Lunch provided.
Whether you’re exploring foster care or adoption yourself, wondering how you can support foster and adoptive families, or simply wanting to better understand the child welfare system, this class is for you!
You don’t have to become a foster parent to change a child’s story – you just have to be willing to play your part. Come learn how you can bring hope to children and families in our community.
Family Hope 101 · Gospel Life Church
📅 Sept 20, 2026 | 9:00am
📍 Gospel Life Church – Sunday School Hour
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to live out the call in James to care for the orphan?
For some, that calling means becoming a foster or adoptive parent. But that’s not the only way to make a lasting difference.
Every child and every family involved in foster care needs a community of people willing to show up with encouragement, practical support, advocacy, and hope.
Join us at Gospel Life Church on September 20th for Family Hope 101.
Whether you’re exploring foster care or adoption yourself, wondering how you can support foster and adoptive families, or simply wanting to better understand the child welfare system, this class is for you!
You don’t have to become a foster parent to change a child’s story – you just have to be willing to play your part. Come learn how you can bring hope to children and families in our community.
Mini Golf and Ice Cream
Date: Monday, June 1
Location: Riverfront Mini Golf
Time: 6-8pm
We hope this provides an opportunity for your family to relax, have fun, and enjoy a special night together alongside other families who “get it”.
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Just $2 per person ages 2 and up! See you at the Riverfront!
Portraits and Popsicles
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Bible Fellowship Church of Newark
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
$15 family portraits, anyone?
Family Hope Coalition is happy to welcome foster and adoptive families for this amazing opportunity!
Located at Bible Fellowship Church of Newark, one of our partner churches, this event will include a family photo mini-session followed up by a chance to play on the church playground and enjoy some popsicles!
Family Portrait Mini-Session includes:
- 10-minute family mini-session with one of our excellent photographers
- Collection of digital prints from your session