Clearwater Marine Aquarium Foster Benefit
December 14, 2022
Our Mission
Our mission is to give ourselves daily to help each one live in the rescuing power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this effort we are working with over 45 foster families with over 75 foster children (and quite a few adopted and biological children as well), offering support to each participating Idlewild foster care family and child.
Half of the families licensed to foster quit after their first placement. Why? Often because they feel unsupported – being a foster family can be a tough journey. There are emotional challenges, huge time commitments and the system is tough to navigate. A lot of support is needed. We want to support the families and the children.
Join the Movement
Prayer
The most important act of support is for you to pray for the parents and families inviting foster children into their homes and families and for you to pray for the foster children themselves.
Care Communities
A Care Community is a group of friends, neighbors and family who pray, provide occasional meals, send cards, watch the children when needed, and a lot more, providing a community of essential support.
Support Group
You are not alone! Meet once a month with other foster parents so you can pray, share, and help each other. Be with others who face the same challenges and help each other in a support group.
Guardian ad Litem
A Guardian ad Litem is a volunteer advocate for the foster child in all areas of life. The GAL program helps foster children and, in turn, The Idlewild Foundation supports the guardians in their service to hospitalized foster children.
More Support
Hope for the Orphan and The Idlewild Foundation together provide a wide array of support; ZooTampa tickets, Florida Aquarium passes, a Valentine’s celebration, swim lessons, haircuts, back-to-school support, Christmas gift cards, birthday cards, and a lot more.
Contribute to Fund 1:27
Nothing in our world is without cost. The Idlewild Foundation created Fund 1:27 to help support the foster care ministry at Idlewild Baptist Church and in all of the Tampa Bay Region. All donations go 100% into ministry.
Upcoming Events
Foster Parent Support Group - April 21, 2024 from 12:30 pm (EST) - 2:00 pm (EST)
Ministry Fair for Idlewild’s foster care community and ministries in the Gatheria at Idlewild - April 28, 2024 from 8:30 am (EST) - 1:00 pm (EST)
Foster Parent Support Group - May 19, 2024 from 12:30 pm (EST) - 2:00 pm (EST)
High School Camp - May 25, 2024 - May 29, 2024 (All Day)
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