Advocate Resources

An Advocate is a champion who engages and equips their church to actively participate in caring for Foster Families and the children placed in their homes a variety of ways. Advocates work closely with church leadership to continually cast vision and celebrate Foster Families within the church body, while also coordinating the Support Friend team leads.

Leading a Foster the City Ministry

Each Partner Church will select an Advocate or Advocate Team to lead and coordinate the Foster the City Ministry at their church. These getting started materials can be used to help identify, invite, and select an Advocate.

Airtable and FTC App

As an Advocate, you’ll receive a login to both the tools we provide for you to lead your Foster the City Ministry!

Casting Vision and Starting a FTC Ministry

After an Advocate completes their orientation with the Advocate Leadership Team, the next step is to cast vision and build a Foster the City ministry. These materials will be used to plan an impactful vision casting and will help you get started even before your first Foster Family is identified. 

 

Building Support Friend Teams

Building strong Support Friend Teams is key to a thriving Foster the City ministry. These materials will be used to help plan your Support Friend Training and start the process for wrapping Foster Families with Support Friends.

 

Foster Family Material

Equipping Foster Families with resources and next steps is a great way to connect with the Foster Parents at your church. These materials will equip both you and Foster Families as you begin the process of matching them with a Support Friend team.