Foster & Adoption
We are a community that loves, encourages, and supports families throughout their adoptive and foster care journey.
Upcoming Events
Foster & Adoption Network
This group is for any foster or adoptive parent or those in the process. Join us and enjoy fellowship, dinner, and a supportive environment. Child care is free and includes dinner. Advance registration is required. Connect with us!
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Mom’s Night Out
This group is for any woman who is either a foster, adoptive, or kinship mom or considering foster care or adoption.
Meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Dad’s Night Out
Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Dads for friendship, support, and encouragement.
Meets the 4th Monday of each month Online
The Next Phase
This group consists of foster and/or adoptive parents who are navigating the challenges of parenting young adults and teens. Join us for support, encouragement, and advice. Connect with us!
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month
Family Events
Our families gather a number of times during the year just for fellowship and fun, with events like Picnics, Lake Days, Winter-Break Survival Parties, and our annual retreat. Connect with us!
Training Opportunities
Trauma Training
This one day training will give you insight on the impact of trauma on individuals and how that manifests in attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. Learn helpful techniques and approaches to care for individuals who have experienced trauma. Offered quarterly in collaboration with the WFC Care Ministry
RE: Conference
This is a two-day conference for foster, adoptive & kinship parents to escape the distractions and chaos of life and experience REAL ENCOURAGEMENT. Offered each February.
Serve Foster & Adoptive Families
We have many ways to serve foster and adoptive families here at Westside. For information on any of our groups or to serve foster and adoptive families. Connect with us here:
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Care Community
Be part of a team that wraps around foster and adoptive families in our community, by providing once-a-month meals, lawn care, laundry or other household help.
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Events Team
We have special events to celebrate and connect our foster and adoptive families 4-5 times per year and we need volunteers to plan, organize and serve at our events!
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Meal Team
Our foster and adoptive parents meet the first Thursday of each month over dinner, sign up to receive an email and sign up to bring a part of the meal.