Our God Is a God of Restoration
How Families Count Can Help You In Your Journey of Restoration
A family restoration and preservation ministry for parents seeking permanency with their children.
The median amount of time a child spends in foster care is just over one year. We know through research statistics that a child who grows up without a stable home environment and without parents is more likely to have negative socio-economic, cognitive, and academic outcomes.
We also know God designed the family unit as a place of healing and safety for children. And a broken family needs the support, healing, mercy, and guidance from God’s people.
Through Families Count, local churches have a platform to minister to and walk with broken families to help them be restored and preserved.
In South Carolina, Casey and Brittany were in a rough home situation. The South Carolina Department of Social Services intervened and took their children while Casey was at work. For mom and dad, it was a dark time — filled with shame and feelings of failure. But they were given the opportunity to participate in Lifeline’s Families Count for one of their court-mandated parenting classes. Hosted by Freedom Church in Moncks Corner, the class ended up being a place of safety for the couple where they could openly talk about how they could improve their lives. Over the weeks, their marriage strengthened. Walls were torn down as they received the care and community they so desperately needed. As the class came to an end, the couple regained full custody of their children and began attending Freedom Church — making it their first home church ever.
Find An Event Near You6-week biblically-based parenting class
Curriculum focuses on family strengths and purpose
Opportunities for families to be matched with a mentor
How Families Count Can Help You In Your Journey of Restoration
Families Count Training Louisville, KY (venue TBD) Friday, November 4, 2022 (5:30 PM to 9:00 PM; dinner provided) through Saturday, November 5, 2022 (8:45 AM-4:00 PM; breakfast & lunch provided) $85 per person or $150 per couple Register Here
Families Count Training Louisville, KY (venue TBD) Friday, September 23, 2022 (5:30 PM to 9:00 PM; dinner provided) through Saturday, September 24, 2022 (8:45 AM-4:00 PM; breakfast & lunch provided) $85 per person or $150 per couple Register Here
Date: August 19–20 Location: North Trenholm Baptist Church6515 North Trenholm Rd.Columbia, SC 29206 Cost: $50 per person $100 per couple Note: Please choose the correct location before checking out below.
Date: July 29–30 Location: Camp Ground Baptist Church3898 Andrews Ave.Ozark, AL 36360 Cost: $50 per person $100 per couple Note: Please choose the correct location before checking out below.
October 21st-22nd, 2022 Substance Church 8299 Central Ave NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 No Fee
If you or your church wants to get involved in this life-changing work, but you aren’t sure where to start, reach out to us today. We’re ready to help you and your family of faith minister to those hurting in your community.