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OneLess Orphan Care
Heart for the Orphan
The One Less Ministry exists to glorify God by empowering families to care for children who have suffered abuse and/or neglect, as well as support families who are in crisis that may place their children at risk of abuse or neglect. In providing awareness, education, and support, every believer can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, both locally and globally. Our goal is to help children remain in families, reunite with families, or regain a family through adoption.
If you have any questions, please email oneless@thegardenfellowship.com, or click the button below to fill out a form and we would love to connect with you!
Get Involved
Looking to support foster youth, families who are fostering children and families in crisis? The One Less Ministry uses an online platform called Care Portal to meet community and church based needs. If you would like to receive emails about needs that come up, please click the "I want to volunteer" button and fill out the form. These may be physical needs, prayer requests, meal support, mentoring, tutoring, etc.
Watch the video to see how it works.
Interested in Hosting, Fostering, or Adopting?
The need is great. There are over 400,000 children in the foster care system throughout the United States. Here in Riverside County, there are over 4,000 children in foster care at any given time, with hundreds entering foster care annually. There are not enough loving homes for these children to go to. If you are interested in pulling up an extra chair to your table and opening your home to one or more of these children, let us know. We are here to support you, answer questions, and connect you with partnering organizations that can assist you with moving forward. Just click the button above, and we will reach out.
There are many options when it comes to providing care:
- Hosting - A short-term, voluntary arrangement involving caring for children while a parent addresses a crisis they are experiencing.
- Fostering- You become a certified foster family who will care for children who have experienced neglect or abuse.
- Respite Care - You become a certified foster family that can provide temporary care for a child or children who are already placed with a family. That family may need to be away for few days or may need a little break, which is when you would step in to help out.
- Adoption - Where a child permanently becomes part of your family.
In case you were wondering, foster parents can be:
- Single
- Married
- Young adults
- Adults who have grown children
- A family with children
Pray
Download the prayer guide by clicking on the image below.
Share
The Garden Fellowship is utilizing Care Portal to meet the needs of children and families, within our church and community. Watch the video below and then click the link to sign up and you will begin to receive a notice when a need is posted in our area.
Support
Email oneless@thegardenfellowship.com for ways to get invovled and support the ministry.
Host
If you are interested in becoming a host family, contact
Olive Crest’s Palm Desert Office at (760) 341-8507.
Faith in Motion
This is the faith based organization that the County has contracted with to walk alongside families as they pursue foster and adoption.
Olive Crest
A strong family for every child…this is Olive Crest’s vision.
With over 400,000 children in the welfare system, the need for communities, churches and individuals to provide safe, loving homes is the solution. So many kids’ lives are hanging in the balance.
Together, we can make a difference.
The best way for children to heal from abusive home situations, is within the care of a strong and stable family. Whether it is short-term or long-term, providing safety, and consistency to help kids find their footing is the recipe for transforming lives.
If you are interested in becoming a foster family, click here.
Meet Our Team
For more information, contact oneless@thegardenfellowship.com