Southern Christian Children’s Home is seeking an Executive Director to continue its 93 year legacy of service to children and families. The Executive Director will be responsible for operational oversight, guiding and supporting the leadership team, helping to develop mission-related strategies, cultivating community and governmental partnerships, and serving as a kind and welcoming ambassador for […]
A Rescue Technique for Foster-Care ‘Train Wreck’
by Naomi Schaefer Riley There are 123,000 children in foster care waiting to be adopted according to the latest U.S. government statistics. The length of time that kids are spending in state custody is growing – from and average of 12.2 months in 2006 to 14.3 months in 2017. Thirteen percent of children in foster […]
The Epidemic of Child Abuse
The following information is from the American Society for the Positive Care of Children “It is easy to read statistics without grasping the human suffering behind the numbers. Each number represents a child’s life. Each human life touches hundreds of others. The ramifications of child abuse and neglect are exponential”. Types of Child Abuse: Eight […]
Awards Given at the St. Louis Conference on Sunday, April 14, 2019
The “Lifetime Achievement Award” was given to Sue Stevens, by Steve Awtrey, Executive Director of Christian Family Services. Sue was hired as one of the first caseworkers at CFS in 1973. Two important qualities make Sue unique. (1) She never shied away from a difficult case and (2) She never thought of herself better than […]
Deadline extended until tomorrow at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac for the discounted room rate of $119! Make your reservation today!
Reserve your room at the conference location, Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, online here. Or call 314-993-1100 to reserve and use the code NET127 There’s still time to register for the conference! First registrant from a Network 1:27 member organization is $300. Each registrant from the same organization thereafter is $175. Spouses of registrants is $150. Single Day […]
Early Bird Registration for the 2019 Network 1:27 Conference Open Until March 1st
Save Money by Registering Before March 1st! REGISTER HERE! After you register be sure to reserve your room at the conference location, Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, online here. Or call 314-993-1100 to reserve and use the code NET127 for the discounted rate of $119. This special room rate is available until March 25th or until […]
Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2019 Network 1:27 Conference in St. Louis April 14-17
Meet our Network 1:27 Conference Fundraising Track Leader! Pat Knoerle-Jordan, Nonprofit Practice Leader at Experience on Demand, shares about the upcoming fundraising sessions in the video here. Register Before March 1st for the Early Bird Price! First registrant from a Network 1:27 member organization is $275 before March 1st (the fee is $300 after March […]
Single Parent Program Needs at Potter Children’s Home
Therapist Job Summary: The Single Parent Program at Potter Children’s Home and Family Ministries is looking for a mission-minded therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will be a faithful member of a church of Christ and a professional counselor experienced in working with children and families. Duties will include intake assessments, individual and […]
Mount Dora Children’s Home is hiring!
We have immediate openings for one set of houseparents and for a social worker. Please see details below and contact us if you are both qualified and interested. Houseparents Qualifications for Houseparents: Seeking a married couple with a commitment to caring for teenage boys with the motivation to meet the physical, spiritual and emotional needs […]
BACKPACK BLESSINGS, by Beth Storms, AGAPE Backpack Coordinator
As I go to the websites of our Network 1:27 agencies I often read ideas and materials that I think might be helpful to other agencies. This is one such article from Agape of North Carolina. Sally Shank Since January 2018, AGAPE Volunteers have delivered 100 “first-night in foster care” Backpacks to Dept. of Social […]