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​BECOME A JAMES 1.27 CHURCH

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SERVING CHILDREN THROUGH FAMILY PRESERVATION, FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION

WHAT IS A JAMES 1.27 CHURCH?
  • Where caring for vulnerable children is part of the church culture
  • Everyone in the congregation is consistently reminded to care for vulnerable children
  • Biological families are supported before kids are removed
  • Foster, kinship and adoptive families find encouragement and practical support
  • Children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss can grow into the people God designed them to be

HOW CAN PROJECT 1.27 HELP...
  • Provide information about supporting families at-risk of child removal to reduce the number of children in foster care
  • Provide information about foster care, kinship and adoption
  • Support development of a foster, kinship and adoption ministry
  • Offer James 1.27 Church designation so your church can be easily identified by those families
  • Offer biblically based, state approved certification training
  • Provide ongoing support and encouragement to ministry leaders and families

CURRENT JAMES 1.27 CHURCHES

Appleton Church
Calvary Englewood
Calvary Wellspring
Canyonview Vineyard Church
Central Orchard  Mesa Community
Chapel in the Hills
​Clifton Christian Church
​City Lights Church
Colorado Community Church
Denver United Church

​Fellowship Denver Church​​
First United Methodist Church
First Congregational United Church of Christ
First Presbyterian Church 
Fruita United Methodist Church

Foothills Calvary
Grace Covenant Church
Jubilee Family Church 
​Life Community Church
​Lifegate Church
LivingStone Church
​Mile High Calvary
Mile High Vineyard Church
​Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church
​Northeast Christian Church ​
Redemption Parker
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River City Church
River of Life Alliance
​Sola church
​Southgate Church
The Church at Meeker
The Oaks Church
​Timberline Windsor Church
Victory of Life Church ​​

LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A
​JAMES 1.27 CHURCH

GET IN TOUCH

STEP IN... 

Become a James 1.27 Church
HAVE CHURCH LEADERSHIP APPROVAL
Share your ministry idea with your church leadership and obtain pastoral approval 
  
IDENTIFY CHURCH CHAMPION
Your Church Champion will coordinate opportunities for learning about family preservation, foster care and adoption, initiate and develop ministry goals and action plan, as well as serve as a liaison between the church and Project 1.27.  

CHOOSE AN INSPIRATIONAL STEP-IN PROJECT
  • Schedule a sermon or small group study on James 1:27, coordinate a video, discussion or podcast night; share stories of foster care and adoption, provide space for an informational table, donate new car seats and booster seats to children in foster care ( contact your county Department of Human Services)  
  • Download the Project 1.27 resource for other ideas
  • Listen to Pastor Robert Gelinas' podcast on foster care and adoption

DEVELOP A MINISTRY TEAM AND PLAN
Recruit a team, determine who will be your outreach and contact person, develop goals and a plan of action 

​RECEIVE YOUR FOSTER ADOPTION FRIENDLY BADGE 
Proudly display your James 1.27 Badge on your Church Website, your Facebook page or other social media with a link to Project 1.27. Project 1.27 will display your Badge and name on our website with a link to your James 1.27 Church. It’s important for families to be able to locate a James 1.27 Church, somewhere they’ll feel welcome and the needs of their children will be met.      
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STEP UP...

Be a James 1.27 Church
INSPIRE ENGAGEMENT
By presenting Inspirational opportunities such as videos, sermons, special speakers, family stories and promoting Project 1.27 Info Meetings and events.

RECRUIT FAMILIES
By hosting Info Meetings and providing training space.  

SUPPORT FAMILIES
Identifying foster, kinship, adoptive families within church. Connect families to a support network; support team training, support group, mentor.  Connect families to practical support (link) ie, prayer for families identified, meals, transportation and small groups. Adding a foster/kinship/adoptive link to your website.

PROVIDE A TRAUMA INFORMED CHURCH ENVIRONMENT
Hold trauma informed staff training (4 hour class) and provide trauma informed volunteers

Nationally recognized months that focus on foster care and adoption. This is a great time to present foster care and adoption to the congregation.
  • January - Sanctity of Life Sunday
  • March - National Social Work Month
  • April - Child Abuse Prevention Month
  • May - National Foster Care Month
  • June- National Reunification Month
  • September- National Kinship Month
  • November - National Adoption Month, Stand Sunday, Orphan Sunday
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STEP BEYOND...

Go the extra mile for vulnerable families
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Hold a foster and adoption fair
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Provide trauma informed staff 
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Organize a kids night out 
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Launch a wraparound care team
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Provide 'buddies' for trauma exposed children during church services
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Provide mentors and coaches
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Organize a food pantry
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Organize a clothes closet
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Plan and develop a sensory room
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FOSTER CLOSETS

List of foster closets in Colorado for Foster Families.
FOSTER CLOSETS

RESOURCES

Here are some recommended resources that will guide you in tackling the real issue of creating a safe space for foster and adoptive families.
VIEW RESOURCES

GIVING AS A CHURCH

Financial support provides the resources Project 1.27 needs to continue engaging the faith community in family preservation, foster care and adoption, working together to ensure every child is in a nurturing, well-supported family.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We know that the world of foster care comes with a lot of questions, so we tried to answer the most common ones for you. 
READ OUR FAQS

PROJECT 1.27'S FINANCIAL PARTNERS

Crossroads United Methodist, Grand Junction
Faith Heights Church, Grand Junction
Fellowship Denver, Denver
First Baptist Church, Grand Junction
First United Methodist Church, Grand Junction
Grade Covenant Church, Lakewood
Lifegate Church, Denver
Living Stone Christian Center, Grand Junction
Mississippi Avenue Baptist, Aurora
Denver United Church, Denver
SouthGate Church, Fort Collins
Timberline Church, Fort Collins
Rocky Mountain Calvary, Colorado Springs
Colorado Community Church, Aurora
Appleton Christian Church, Grand Junction
Calvary Belmar, Lakewood

River City Church, Fort Collins

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WHO WE ARE
About Project 1.27
Meet the Team

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Take the First Step to become a foster family
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PROGRAMS
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FamiliesCare
Neighbor Program
​Our Voices
RESOURCES
1.27 National Network
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Blog
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Church Resources
General FAQs
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Family Resources
Additional Training
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Why Foster and Adopt?
The Process

QUICK LINKS
​Support Team Invite
Family Update Form
Application Packet
Family Commitment Form
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Western Slope Family Commitment Form
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT PROJECT 1.27
    • MEET THE TEAM
    • CAREERS
  • THE WORK WE DO
    • PROGRAMS >
      • 1.27 NETWORK
      • NEIGHBOR PROGRAM
      • FAMILIESCARE
      • SOCIALIGHT
      • ECHOFLEX
    • LOCATIONS
    • RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
  • GET INVOLVED
    • FOSTER FAMILIES
    • CHURCHES
    • VOLUNTEERS >
      • PRAYER
    • SPONSOR
  • EVENTS
    • COMEDY NIGHT
    • Family Christmas Party
    • Top Golf
    • HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY
    • Summer Family Picnics
    • BEHOLD
  • DONATE