Care for Kids

Care for Kids is one of the ways our church partners with local schools and community organizations to care for children and families facing hardship. Through practical support, essential resources, and compassionate relationships, this ministry helps meet urgent needs while reminding families they are seen, valued, and loved. By coming alongside children and caregivers during difficult seasons, Care for Kids seeks to reflect the hope and care of Christ in tangible ways throughout our community.

In 2026, Care for Kids made an exciting decision to expand its mission. While the ministry has long supported students who qualify under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity), the program will now also serve “in-need” children across Chatham County.

To do this well, Care for Kids met with Chatham County school social workers to better understand the needs they encounter every day. Along with responding to specific requests for individual students, the ministry will now also help stock small school supply closets managed by social workers—so essential items are readily available when a child needs them.

The social workers have already shared a wish list of items they regularly need, and in the coming months we’re excited to invite our partner churches to help meet those needs together