Wait No More Conference sponsored by Focus on the Family for children in Florida's foster care system

It's my privilege to extend an invitation for you to join us for the Wait No More: Finding Families for Florida's Waiting Kids conference presented in conjunction with local adoption leaders on Saturday, January 30th, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

As you may know, we recently launched our Adoption & Orphan Care Initiative in an effort to raise awareness throughout the Church regarding the plight of orphans, with particular emphasis on legal orphans right here in the U.S. foster care system.
In Florida alone, 1,000 children and youth are waiting in the foster care system for adoptive families. Thankfully, with over 13,000 churches in Florida, there is every reason to hope that we can make a difference in the lives of these lonely children.

Consider the impact if families throughout the state's congregations welcomed these waiting children in foster care into their hearts and homes: We could see no children in foster care awaiting adoption! Such a goal is certainly not beyond the realm of possibility, and we are committed to doing everything possible to help bring it to fruition.

This gathering will provide detailed information regarding the adoption process via the foster care system. Additionally, those present will be given an opportunity to ask questions and to become acquainted with the faces and stories of some of the children waiting in Florida's foster care system who long for a family to call their own.

This is a free event, but we do ask that you take a few minutes to register. All participants who register in advance will be provided with a selection of complimentary resources as well as lunch. For additional specifics about Wait No More, visit iCareAboutOrphans.org.

In James 1:27 we're told, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans ... "in their distress ..." With that exhortation in mind, we urge you to join this informative and ground-breaking conference.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, January 30th. Again, please take a moment to register. Meanwhile, we would covet your prayers for this vital undertaking on behalf of Florida's waiting kids. May God's blessings remain upon you and your loved ones in the days ahead.

Sincerely,
Jim Daly, President and CEO Focus on the Family

Wait No More®:

Finding Families for Florida's Waiting Kids

Saturday, January 30, 2010

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale

Ft. Lauderdale, FL