One Congregation One Child

Mission:

To be a bridge of support between congregations and the needs of children and families in Forsyth County.

Mission Focus:

• Identifying and supporting families in congregations who are or may be interested in becoming foster/adoptive families
• Helping to meet the needs of children and families served by Forsyth County Department of Social Service (FCDSS) and Youth in Transition (YIT)
• Supporting foster parents and relatives who care for Forsyth County’s children in foster care
• Educating Congregations about the needs of children and families impacted by foster care

Organizations involved in OCOC:

• Forsyth County DSS
• RAPP Program
• YIT – a community initiative working to improve supports for teens in care and extending those supports until they turn 26
• E.A.C.H. Foundation – a local Christian organization dedicated to helping children in foster care

Member Congregations Commit to:

• Recruit a lay person to be coordinator and contact between congregation and OCOC
• Sponsor and host one or more outreach or educational program during the year
• Provide space for an information center, hard copies and online where appropriate, at your location
• Keep the message about needs of children and families before the congregation throughout the year

Role of the Lay Coordinator:

• Serve as liaison between congregation and OCOC
• Articulate the program or project to members throughout the year
• Coordinate one program during the year
• Coordinate the resource center
• Attend quarterly coordinator meetings

OCOC commitments to member congregations:

• Train and support coordinators
• Provide all printed materials for the resource center and other publications
• Provide program speakers as requested
• Coordinate and host quarterly meetings for coordinators and clergy
• Provide platter of options detailing the different ways congregations and individuals can support
• Provide special recognition for member congregations