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Southwest Florida Children's Home Foster Their Future Sibling Groups. Dependent teenagers. Pregnant teens and babies upon delivery. They all have suffered, They all need a loving, Christian home. Can you help even one? Foster parents are trained, licensed, caring adults who open their homes to children who desperately need a safe living environment because of adverse circumstances in their families. Foster parents serve as a substitute family until a more permanent placement that is in the child’s best interest can be developed, e.g., either placement with biological parent(s), relatives or an adoptive family. At the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes we believe that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we recruit like minded foster families who can demonstrate a Christian lifestyle to our foster children.
Southwest Florida Children’s Home
*************************************************************************************************************************************** MAPP Training Class
MAPP Training Classes are the classes you must complete to become licensed foster parents.
The classes are free and space is limited - you will need to attend all eight sessions.
For information on up-coming classes contact Terry Hartz at 239-275-7151 or Terry.Hartz@fbchomes.org
Grab Your Tool Belt! We have the opportunity to repeat history!
Here’s a mission project that gives you an opportunity to be on the mission field right here in our area. Let’s join together for the Glory of God by helping the children and staff at the Southwest Campus of Florida Baptist Children’s Home. In 1992, the Royal Palm Baptist Association saw the need for a Christ centered children’s home in the Southwest Florida area. They did some research, and partnered with Florida Baptist Children’s Homes to “Raise the Roof.” Many of the churches of RPBA sent volunteers to build the home that now sits on the campus of McGregor Baptist Church in Ft. Myers.
Today the Ft. Myers campus is providing care for 8-10 children and their foster care program is caring for over 50 children in 38 homes. With the growing need to provide care for many children, FBCH needs your help to again “Raise the Roof” by helping build a maintenance and storage building.
Work areas for Project Volunteers
Construction Team - Skilled volunteer workers and other workers willing to assist them.
Food and Beverage Team – Organize or provide lunch, snacks, and beverages to nourish the construction team throughout the busy days of construction.
Construction will be done once the project’s planning and permitting is finalized.
All volunteers will be notified of the work schedule.
To volunteer: E-mail Susan Dickson at susandickson2@embarqmail.com
Please write: Building Volunteer on the Subject Line
How you can help, if not available to work at the job site?
Financial Donation: The estimated financial need for the building is $25,000.
Checks can be made payable to the Royal Palm Baptist Association in any amount you are able to give.
NO amount is too small. Important: Please note on the MEMO line - FBCH Storage Building Project Mail your check to: Royal Palm Baptist Association, 5481 Briarcliff Road,Fort Myers, FL 33912
Donations of Materials and Supplies:
If your company is able to assist with needed items, please contact Vince Cordero, Project General Contractor at vincecordero@comcast.net, or call 384-0941 (Cell). He can provide more details about the items still needed.
Job Site location?
Florida Baptist Children’s Home, 4551 Camino Real Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966
(On the campus of McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd.)
Visit the Florida Baptist Childrens Homes website at www.fbchomes.org |
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