Homes with Hope, Inc. is a private, non-profit Child-Placing Agency for children in foster care.
Our mission is to restore abandoned, abused or neglected children into homes by establishing them in a community of Christ-centered families who will, in relationship with the local church, foster children and in some cases, even adopt them.
Presently, there are approximately 588,000 children in the foster care system in the United States. This represents 20,000 more children than the year before. Unfortunately, 30% of established foster homes leave fostering each year. Texas is not immune to this epidemic.
Each year in Texas, nearly 50,000 cases of child abuse and neglect are confirmed ... 137 times a day, six times an hour, a child in Texas is being abused or neglected. Houston, Harris County has the third largest population of abused and neglected children in the United States surpassed only by New York and Los Angeles.
The Lord has heard the cries of these children. He desires to provide a loving, secure, compassionate community in which they will be cherished, healed and nurtured to their full potential. We believe that the Lord demonstrates his heart for these children through our expressions of love.
What are we doing?
Presently, Homes with Hope has been established as a Child Placement Agency in order to mobilize and train families in the church to care for these children. When a child has been placed within a family, we will provide financial, emotional, spiritual and practical support as needed by offering:
- Respite care including relief parents
- Seasonal parties & other social gatherings
- Life skill classes & tutors for the children
- Mentors, prayer support & continuing education for the parents
Each service provided will be designed with the needs of both the families and the children in mind. Not only will participating families benefit from the planned services of Homes with Hope, they will also experience friendship and support from other foster families sharing common values and goals. Together, as a community, we will purpose to encourage and support each family.
Initially, we will be able to help children in the foster care system who need basic level care by providing shelter, safety and a loving home to meet their immediate needs. Eventually, we will be set up to help children who are available for adoption. This will enable us to provide a needed sense of permanence for children who no longer have a family.
Please consider joining us, as together we serve the Lord by caring for these children.