CarePortal
What is CarePortal?
CarePortal is a powerful tool for connecting those in our community with needs to those in the church with resources. Through CarePortal, churches are able to connect with families in need and meet tangible needs of all kinds, supporting children in the foster care system, or in many cases, providing intervening support to keep them out of the foster care system entirely.
How does it work?
Simple! When a caseworker with one of the various Oklahoma foster and adoption agencies has a family with a need, they can publish a request on the CarePortal. When these requests come in, an email is sent to any enrolled respondents with details about the situation, the specific need, how it will serve the family, and how many children are served. Those interested in assisting can then respond to the request either with direct tangible support, or as a prayer partner.
A few stats to consider
Over 7 million
children in the US are reported to child protection agencies for mistreatment each year.
Over 400,000
children have been removed from their homes as a result and placed in an already overburdened foster care system.
76%
of children in the child welfare system have experienced neglect.
Over 75%
of the prison population has spent time in foster care, along with 50% of people experiencing homelessness and 60% of child trafficking victims.
Over $30 billion
is spent by the US government each year operating the foster care system.
Your support makes a difference!
While the stats are grim, a growing body of data shows that intervening care not only produces more favorable outcomes, but is also cheaper. By donating your time, resources, and prayers to children in need right here in our community, you’re directly supporting positive outcomes in the lives of these children and their families. In addition, your support, in many cases, provides you opportunities to connect with these families developing long-lasting bonds, and unique opportunities to share the Gospel.
How do I get involved?
Click or tap the button below to go to the signup form where you can sign up and begin receiving CarePortal emails right away! You can also tap the button below to view active CarePortal requests at any time.