Hope for Kids in Care

An Initiative of Talbot School of Theology

Equipping Churches to Serve Children in Foster Care

With Christ-centered love, compassion and commitment

Every child in care deserves to be known, loved, and welcomed into the life of the church. Together — as churches, families and communities — we can offer healing, hope and a vision of transformed lives in Jesus.

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A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families...

Psalm 68:5-6a

A Future Filled with Hope

Hope for Kids in Care exists to help churches embrace children in care, welcoming them into the life of the church through worship and prayer.

We believe:

Every child deserves a spiritual family.
Every foster family deserves a community that supports, prays and stands with them.
Every church can play a vital role in healing trauma when children in care encounter God love through God people.

Discover our Vision

Building on Talbot strong reputation for providing excellent and trustworthy Christian education, as well as our extensive network of churches and para-church ministries across Greater Los Angeles, Southern California and beyond, Hope for Kids in Care will focus on intentional education, inter-church collaboration and creative ministry adaptation.

Dr. Ed Stetzer

Dean of Talbot School of Theology

Biola University Talbot School of Theology is committed to helping congregations embrace practices that honor the diverse ways children encounter and express their Christian faith, especially those who are often marginalized, such as foster children.

Dr. Barry Corey

President, Biola University

Biblically-Based Tools

Training and Resources Coming Soon

As an initiative of Talbot School of Theology at 91��Ƭ�� University, we are developing biblically based, trauma-informed and completely free resources designed to empower churches and families caring for children in care.

Online Learning Modules

Biblical theology of children in church worship
Early church history on caring for kids from hard places
Trauma-informed care
Understanding needs of children in care
Supporting foster families in the local church

Practical Ministry Tools

Guides for starting a foster care ministry
Resources for equipping volunteers
Volunteer pathways
Recommended books, podcasts and blogs

Collaborative Learning Opportunities

Cohorts for ministry leaders
On-campus training events
On-campus student informational lunches
Access to personal testimonies

Our Team

Led by Scholars, Practitioners and Foster Families

Our leadership team has combined expertise in theology, education, childhood development, spiritual formation and foster care advocacy — along with lived experience in fostering and ministry. Our passion is to equip churches in bringing hope to kids in care.

Meet the Team