For The Children Introduces Updated Brand Reflecting Growth and Expanded Church-Based Programs

Year-round trauma-informed programs now supported by more than 200 chapters in 45 states and 10 countries This updated ...
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McCandless church’s program for special needs kids, siblings helps parents, children, volunteers

Memorial Park Church in McCandless hosts a monthly event where youth with special needs and their siblings can enjoy a night with friends. The free program, dubbed Friday Nite Kids, is open for kids ...
Religion News Service

Background checks are essential for kids' ministry. No one knows how many churches do them.

(RNS) — About 10 years ago, when the state of Pennsylvania passed a law requiring a background check for anyone who worked with children, Megan Benninger volunteered to help her church comply. At the ...
The Christian Century

Background checks, essential for kids' ministry, often remain a mystery

About 10 years ago, when the state of Pennsylvania passed a law requiring a background check for anyone who worked with children, Megan Benninger volunteered to help her church comply. At the time, ...
Daily Press

In its 20th year, children’s consignment sale helps James City church’s programs and outreach efforts

JAMES CITY — King of Glory Lutheran Church will open its doors once again for its children’s consignment sale this week, marking the 20th year of the popular event. The sale first began in the spring ...
Daily Press

As cost of feeding summer meals to kids increases, Williamsburg church steps up to help

Finten Ramsey-Felts knows how fortunate she is to get enough to eat; however, she realizes for many kids, that’s not the case. The 10-year-old Williamsburg girl is among the youngest volunteers for ...