The Church at Brook Hills

Care For Children

 

Religion God Accepts

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." - James 1:27

In obedience to Scripture, we have decided that we can not and will not sit idly by while children are in need of a home to care and provide for their deepest needs in difficult times, whether that is for a short time or for a lifetime. We long to show God's love in metro Birmingham in a way that not only serves the children around us but ultimately honors the Father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5). As a result, we have dedicated ourselves to recruiting and raising up individuals and families to provide for all of the foster care and adoption needs in our county.

If you would like to foster, adopt, or need additional information about either of these areas

email .

Preparing For Foster Care

GPS Classes

A GPS class is a 12-week course designed to help you prepare for foster care, and they are available at different times of the year.  These classes are facilitated by organizations partnering with Brook Hills to couple foster parents with children in need.  Please select a class from the list below and register online!

***Facilitated by Lifeline Children's Services

Email with questions.

Childcare Information

Childcare will not be provided on campus. Childcare vouchers for Brook Hills faith family members are available to assist with childcare expenses. If you would like more information about childcare vouchers please contact Anita Bucher at .

Foster Care Family Support

The support family will come alongside these families to serve with them and to help minister to the children in their care. Support families can offer assistance in a variety of ways, such as providing meals, baby sitting, transportation, physical needs and most importantly showing the love of Christ to the children in these families.

One-to-one interaction with foster children requires criminal history and being fingerprinted. This can easily be handled by DHR. Email if you are interested or have questions.

Foster Care Family Mentoring

The Foster Care Team is looking for experienced foster and adoptive parents to serve as mentors to those families that are taking their first steps into the world of fostering and adopting! We realize that many of our families in the church have already heeded the call to James 1:27 in the past and now have valuable experience and wisdom that would be helpful to those families who are just beginning this process. We anticipate that these families will have several needs, such as help in navigating the red tape, answers to the many questions that arise, and the need for assurance from someone who understands the unique joys, hardships and struggles that come with taking a child into your home and family.

If you are one of those wise, experienced, foster or adoptive parents that would be willing to mentor our newcomers, please send an email to . 

Additional Resources

Visit the Department of Human Resources Website

DHR Foster Parent Handbook (PDF)

DHR Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Visit the Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections Website

Visit the Alabama Children's Home Website

Visit the Life Line Adoption Agency Website