August 11 Event for Families Considering Foster Care & Adoption

ALLENTOWN, PA -- The Salvation Army’s Children’s Services program will host “Bringing Hope,” a special panel discussion for local families who are considering adoption or foster parenting, 9:30am – 11:30am, Saturday, August 11, at Faith Church, 6528 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA, 18106. Several moms and dads who have served both as foster parents and adoptive parents through The Salvation Army, will share their personal stories with the audience. A question and answer session with the panelists and Salvation Army representatives will follow.

Since 1915, The Salvation Army Children’s Services has been connecting children with safe, loving, and caring homes and families across the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys, through temporary foster care as well as permanent adoption.

Currently, the State of Pennsylvania has more than 2,500 children who are waiting to be adopted. The Salvation Army’s Children’s Services received 517 referrals for foster care over the last year, doubling from the year before (256). Children referred the most often are age birth to 8 years of age. Foster care families are needed, particularly for young children and sibling groups, and adoptive families for school-aged children and sibling groups.

“Becoming an adoptive or foster parent is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child,” said Florence Rhue, Director, The Salvation Army Children’s Services. “Opening your home to a young person or a sibling group may make all the difference in their lives.”

For more information, families are asked to call 215-256-6868 or visit www.Care4Kids.net.

About The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware is a faith-based, comprehensive human service organization whose programs help individuals, families and whole communities lead healthier, safer and more productive lives. Since 1879, The Army has held a record of accomplishment stemming from its holistic approach to providing for the needs of the whole individual – physically, emotionally, economically and spiritually. The Army’s programming serves every zip code through 51 community centers and a network of volunteers throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Delaware. Programs and services include: shelter, hot meals, counseling, early childhood development, recreational opportunities, music programs, after-school arts and educational programs, job training, activities for older adults, spiritual development, and drug rehabilitation.

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

For more information, please visit www.Care4Kids.net or www.SalvationArmyPA.org