Would our church need to provide financial support in this partnership?

There is no financial commitment to partner with WinShape Homes. We are grateful to be able to provide resources for our foster families and church partner to help develop robust foster care ministries.

How long does it take to develop a foster care ministry?

Developing a foster care ministry represents a long-term investment, but you’ll probably be welcoming foster children at your church sooner than you’d expect! While every ministry develops at its own pace, each of our church partners walks through a few consistent steps when launching their foster care ministry. 1. We host a foster care ministry launch at your church. During this launch, we invite your church to engage, and we personally connect with any church members who are interested in fostering. The launch also gives us the opportunity to meet those who would like to support foster families through respite care or your church’s Care Community. 2. Interested church members attend Discover Foster Care. Those interested in foster or respite care are invited to attend one of our monthly, virtual Discover Foster Care info sessions. In these sessions, we share more about the foster care process and how we support your church members in it. This casual, low-pressure environment also provides the perfect opportunity to ask questions. 3. Those committed to fostering begin the licensing and home study process. When individuals or families are ready to move forward with fostering, we’re ready to dive in with them. Although every journey to fostering is different, once the process is underway, it takes an average of 10 weeks to become licensed for a placement. Our team is committed to timely processes, and we value being efficient. We do everything we can to get people to the finish line to foster, so in most cases the individual or family being licensed will set the pace for their progress. Explore our Foster Care page to learn more about this process for individuals and families.

How long will it take for our families to start fostering?

Each individual or family determines the pace of the licensing and home approval process. Our team is here to serve you, and we’re prepared to move as quickly or slowly as you’d like. On average, potential foster families can expect to spend around 15 weeks in the training and equipping phase. Please explore our Foster Care Page to learn more about the details of this process for individuals and families.

Do you partner with churches throughout the entire state of Georgia?

Yes. We desire for every church in Georgia to mobilize and care for vulnerable families and children in their communities who are affected by the foster care system. We are committed to partner with churches that are interested. Our scope of service limits our ability to license homes in certain counties in the state of Georgia, but we maintain a significant network of agencies. If your church is located outside of our scope of service, we’d be happy to refer you to another trusted agency. Connect with us to discover how we can partner together in your specific county.

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Apprentice Program

Empowering young adults who have aged out of foster care by equipping them with essential life and career skills through relational mentorship and hands-on job training.

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Breaking Generational Cycles and Establishing Long-Term Stability

The Apprentice Program fosters growth in key areas of life – relationally, emotionally, professionally and spiritually – by creating a safe and supportive environment where participants can build meaningful connections and gain confidence while exploring and developing values and life goals for the future.

The hopeful outcome for each participant is to break generational cycles and establish long-term independence and stability.

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A Framework for Success

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Foster Meaningful Mentoring Relationships

Pair each participant with a consistent, caring mentor who models healthy relationships, provides guidance and supports personal growth through encouragement and accountability.

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Equip Participants with Life and Career Skills

Provide structured training in essential life skills and hands-on job experience to promote workplace readiness and long-term stability.

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Support Holistic Personal Development

Promote emotional well-being, self-awareness and confidence-building through a trauma-informed, growth-minded approach to mentoring and development.

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Encourage Exploration of Personal Purpose and Values

Create an open and respectful environment where participants are invited to reflect on their values, identity and purpose.

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Equip Local Chick-fil-A Restaurant Leaders to Serve and Lead

Train leaders within participating restaurants to serve as consistent, empathetic mentors who champion the program's mission and purpose.