FAMILY CONNECT'S NETWORK OF 36 CHURCHES SERVED 219 AT-RISK CHILDREN, RESULTING IN AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF $47,788 OF SAVINGS TO THE THREE COUNTIES PARTICIPATING. CHURCHES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FAMILY AND INVITE THEM INTO THE CHURCH COMMUNITY FOR MENTORSHIP IN PARENTING, MARRIAGE CONFLICTS, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY. CHILDREN ARE INVITED INTO CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHURCH PROGRAMS TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN THEIR BELIEF SYSTEMS TO DEAL WITH THE TRAUMA THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED. A STRONG FAMILY FOUNDATION (BIOLOGICAL OR FOSTER FAMILY) IS THE CHILD'S BEST OPPORTUNITY TO PREVENT INCARCERATION, SEX TRAFFICKING OF YOUNG GIRLS, AND TEENAGE PREGNANCIES. SOCIETY BENEFITS FROM LOWER COSTS AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.
DatesMar 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024