Events
CASA Information Session
Do you have a heart for children in foster care but are unable to welcome them into your family? You don’t have to become a foster parent to deeply impact the life of a youth experiencing foster care. Come out and hear more about the critical role you can have as a volunteer advocate! Everyone can do something, could this be your something?
Milburn Orchards - Fall Family Event
Join us on November 9 for the perfect family fall event! Come together with other foster and adoptive families for an afternoon at Milburn Orchards! If this is your first visit to Milburn Orchards, expect a lot of fun outdoor fall attractions that give kids a chance to run, jump, and play! They also have a small barnyard with farm animals!
Please bring a packed lunch for your family. We will provide some snacks and water to supplement! Don’t forget to join us for a hayride!
Just $2 per person ages 2 and up! See you at Milburn!
Chick-fil-A Night for Family Hope Coalition
Order Chick-fil-A through the app at the Christiana location on November 13 between 5-7pm and 10% of your sale will go towards Family Hope!
**This is only possible if you select “Yes, I’d like to support”.
Spread the word.
Gather your people.
Eat some chicken and support a great cause!
Coffee Break for Adoptive and Foster Moms
This fall meet up with other foster and adoptive moms for your much needed Pumpkin Spice Latte (or whatever you fancy) on us during our monthly Coffee Breaks. Spend some time talking and hanging out with other moms who “get it”. Coffee Breaks this season are September 9, October 7, and November 18. See you there!
Previous Events
Family Hope 101
Have you considered fostering or adopting before? Want to hear more about what the current state of foster care and adoption looks like? Want to leave equipped to be a better friend to someone you know who is fostering or adopting?
This course introduces you to the needs of children who have experienced foster care or adoption, and walks with you to find your role in helping them thrive. Learn practical ways to support families who are fostering and contribute to the wellbeing of kids who come from hard places.
We have two churches stepping up to host this event this fall!
Equipped to Care
When kids experience trauma, especially in their early years, it affects their brain, body, behavior, and belief system. This course is designed to provide knowledge about how trauma affects children and their brain development while equipping you with tools and skills to care for them well. Whether you are a children’s ministry worker, teacher, grandparent, or babysitter this course will help you as you serve families. This is a great way to serve families you know who are foster or adoptive parents.
Portraits and Popsicles
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! Just $15 per family!
Portraits and Popsicles
Covenant Fellowship Church, Glen Mills, PA
Family Hope Coalition is happy to welcome foster and adoptive families for this amazing opportunity!
This event will include a free family photo mini-session followed up by a chance to play on the church playground and enjoy some popsicles!
KICKBALL: Family Sports Event
Local incoming UD freshman football player, Carter Sareyka, is hosting a family kickball event for foster and adoptive families. Join us for a day of fun activities, food, and of course KICKBALL!.
2024 "Home Sweet Home" Gala
March 1, 6:30 PM
Deerfield Golf Club
Discover the stories of people like you who step in to care for children in need. Children who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned and need a home.
Join us for an evening to benefit vulnerable children and their families.
Registration is now CLOSED.
Equipped to Care
September 30, 9:30am
Ogletown Baptist Church
Trauma-informed principles to support your kids in the classroom, church, and home. This course is designed to provide knowledge about how trauma affects children and their brain development while equipping you with tools and skills to care for them well. Whether you are a children’s ministry worker, teacher, grandparent, or babysitter this course will help you as you serve families.
Chick-fil-A night for Family Hope Coalition
Monday, May 13, 2024
Order Chick-fil-A through the app at the Christiana location on May 13 and 10% of your sale will go towards Family Hope!
This is only possible if you select “Yes, I’d like to support”.
Spread the word.
Gather your people.
Eat some chicken and support a great cause!
Family Fun Night at Main Event Newark!
Sunday, March 24, 2024, 4:30-8:30pm
We are so excited to offer this night of fun for our foster and adoptive families. We knew when planning this event that it might be a popular one, and we were correct! Registration is now filled.
Hope for the Journey Conference
Location: Redeemer Fellowship Church Offices
Children navigating the journey of adoption and foster care often carry unique needs. The Hope for the Journey Conference is your gateway to a wealth of knowledge, understanding, and practical tools to help support children, parents, and families in your community. Join us for a deep dive into TBRI strategies with a gospel foundation. Conference ticket includes:
- breakfast and lunch
- 8 hrs of training
- giveaways
This is a FREE event offered through our generous community to support the needs of vulnerable children!