CyLife Foster & Adoption Ministry
Our community is a village—filled with children longing for love, parents seeking guidance, and couples hoping to grow their families. Every child deserves a safe and nurturing place where they are held, known, and gently led closer to Jesus. Some will open their homes through kinship care, adoption, or fostering; others will walk beside them on the journey, steadying the path with encouragement, prayer, and presence. When each of us steps forward with our gifts, we become a village in motion—traveling together, lifting families as we go, and creating a place where every child can flourish.
See The Need
This reflects fostering stats as of Fall 2024.
Rooted Families Support Group
Rooted Families is a warm, faith‑filled community where foster, adoptive, and kinship families can exhale, feel seen, and be surrounded with genuine care. Each month, we gather around the table to share a meal, meaningful conversation, and the comfort of knowing you’re among people who truly understand your journey.
A compassionate facilitator guides each meeting, offering practical wisdom, spiritual encouragement, and support for the unique challenges your family may face. Our heart is simple: to remind you that you are valued, you are supported, and you are never walking this calling alone.
Meets: 4th Tuesday monthly
Time: 6:00–8:30 PM
Includes: Dinner + childcare to give you space to rest and reconnect
View the calendar for more details and to register.
Encourage • Equip • Empower — because your family deserves a community that cares as deeply as you do.
FAM | Prospective
Interested in becoming a caregiver to child(ren) through adoption, kinship, or fostering?
Fill out this form to let your CyLife family know how to best support you.
These training sessions are not hosted by CyLife Church, so please verify whether they are offered online or in person:
Resources
Explore helpful guides and FAQs for those considering foster care, adoption, or kinship:
Agency Recommendations
Texas law requires certification for foster and adoptive families, including kinship placements. Recommended agencies for certification and ongoing support include:
- Accompanied by God’s Love
- DePelchin Children’s Center
- Arrow Child and Family Ministries
- Monarch Family Services
- 1 Archangel Foster and Adoption Agency
- Arms Wide Open Adoption Services
- Azleway Children’s Services
- Circles of Care
- Family to Family Adoptions, Inc.
- Homes with Hope
- Houston Strong CPA
- Loving Houston Foster and Adoption Ministries
- Pathways Youth and Family Services
- Trel’s Home for Children
- New Life Adoption (Infants Only)
Recommended Books
- The Connected Child – Karyn Purvis, Ph.D.
- The Connected Parent – Karyn Purvis, Ph.D. & Lisa Qualls
- The Whole Brain Child – Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
- The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
- Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew – Sherrie Eldridge
- Integrative Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Affected by Attachment Trauma – Debra Wesselmann, Cathy Schweitzer, & Stefanie Armstrong
Online Resources & Podcasts
FAM | Current
Are you currently a caregiver to child(ren) through adoption, kinship, or fostering?
Fill out this form to let your CyLife family know how to best support you.
Training Opportunities
These training sessions are not hosted by CyLife Church, so please verify whether they are offered online or in person:
Resources
Explore helpful guides and FAQs for families actively walking the foster, adoptive, or kinship journey:
Local Closets provide essential items such as clothing, toys, diapers, and more to support kinship, foster, and adoptive families. Recommended locations include:
Recommended Books- The Connected Child – Karyn Purvis, Ph.D.
- The Connected Parent – Karyn Purvis, Ph.D. & Lisa Qualls
- The Whole Brain Child – Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
- The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
- Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew – Sherrie Eldridge
- Integrative Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Affected by Attachment Trauma – Debra Wesselmann, Cathy Schweitzer, & Stefanie Armstrong
Online Resources & Podcasts
FAM | Serve, Pray & Give
SERVE
Step into meaningful impact. Serve with the WRAP Crew or partner with our community to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Whether on your own or with a small group, there’s a place for you to make a difference.
Partner with the WRAP Crew
The WRAP Crew is a team of caring volunteers who come alongside families in our CyLife FAM Ministry, offering practical, relational, and prayerful support:- W = Words of Encouragement
Send notes, make calls, or connect over coffee to remind families they are seen and valued. - R = Relief Care
Help meet tangible needs through meals or item delivery during busy or challenging seasons. - A = Acts of Service
Lend a hand with household tasks or help connect families to helpful resources. - P = Prayer
Faithfully lift up families and their needs to the One who provides all things.
Become a Certified Babysitter
Support foster families by becoming a certified babysitter through our partners at The Riverside Project. FAM will help cover certification requirements, equipping you to serve with confidence when families need trusted care.Partner with Our Community
Serve with your small group alongside Entrusted Houston, offering practical support and building relationships through furniture delivery, storage organization, and seasonal outreach opportunities.PRAY
Join us in praying for children and families in foster care, adoption, and kinship. Serve as part of the WRAP Prayer Team or support through ongoing, faithful prayer.GIVE
Support families in practical ways by giving to the CyLife FAM Fund or partnering with trusted organizations:
- W = Words of Encouragement
Be the Village.
We are not created to live in isolation. You were never meant to walk this journey alone.
God designed us for community, where we can both give and receive care. As you invite others into your story, you open the door for them to come alongside you and your family with love and support.
In God’s kindness, this shared journey also becomes a way to care for children in our community, as those who step in to support today may be the foster and adoptive families of tomorrow.
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