There are so many ways to provide practical support for carers within your church.

Children in care need a lot of focused time with their carers. Sometimes seemingly simple things can go a long way to help carry the load for carers who are giving their lives to providing nurturing, healing, care for children, which is not without unknowns, risks and a significant investment of time, energy, and emotion.

Your church can be a significant source of support for carers who are living on mission, 24-7.

Download the resource for some ideas and guidelines to consider when it comes to providing practical support for carers, including:

• Tips for supporting carers (being creative, specific, persistent, flexible, and safe)
• Practical support ideas
• Foster Care support guidelines

Explore further

To dive deeper into exploring how to provide holistic, wrap-around support for carers check out the Caring for Carers resource.

The Homeward Project Discovery Pack contains many more ideas and guidance for developing a local ministry of Out-of-Home Care in your church and community. We would love to support you to make a difference in your community where it’s really needed. Find out more here.