{"id":2981,"date":"2024-02-27T11:20:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T17:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/?page_id=2981"},"modified":"2025-12-10T12:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T18:23:39","slug":"achilddeserves","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/achilddeserves\/","title":{"rendered":"A Child Deserves"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    TO FULFILL THEIR PURPOSE<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tis a local church-based Christian fostering initiative to assist and equip the church to take up the command of James 1:27 and care for the most vulnerable and innocent people group in our society: the children in the foster care system. Providing Christ-centered support and recruiting Christian foster families through a community of compassionate volunteers motivated by their faith to keep children safe and secure. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDanny Villegas: From Foster Care to Ministry
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        \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch a powerful and moving testimony from Danny Villegas, a man whose life is a testament to resilience, unwavering faith, and the transformative power of God\u2019s grace. Danny shares his deeply personal journey of growing up in the foster care system\u2014a challenging path that often lacked stability and hope. Yet, in every season and every trial, he experienced God's faithfulness leading him. Today, Danny is serving in ministry, dedicating his life to sharing the hope and love that changed his own story. His journey is a profound reminder that our past does not define our future, and that God can use every experience for His glory. We pray that Danny\u2019s story encourages and inspires you to trust in God's plan, embrace His grace, and see the power of His love at work in your own life.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS<\/h3>\n

        Join with a global community that unites and strengthens Christians to respond effectively to vulnerable children and families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        CARE PORTAL<\/h3>\n

        Connecting technology drives action for local children and families in crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        111 PROJECT<\/h3>\n

        Mobilizing the local church so every child has a family: 1 church, 1 family, 1 purpose, can change everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        COMPACT<\/h3>\n

        Christ-centered ministry to redeem vulnerable children and families through compassionate action to the glory of God.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        MORE THAN ENOUGH<\/h3>\n

        A community of churches, organizations, and advocates working toward a shared vision of more than enough for children and families before, during, and beyond foster care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING<\/h3>\n

        Everyone Can Do Something is a strategic field guide specifically designed to help your church rally around caring for the orphaned and vulnable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        UNTIL THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH<\/h3>\n

        Until There is More Than Enough presents a set of principles and practices that will help advocates, churches, and organizations in your community work together to transform foster care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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