How can the Green Pastures Family Support Program
Partner with Your Church?
CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT—We can help you evaluate your current
programs to see how they might be adapted to more fully welcome children and youth with disabilities
DISABILITY AWARENESS—We can conduct disability awareness activities
with your children and/or youth. We are always happy to train adult groups in disability awareness and sensitivity.
RESPITE EVENTS---We can help you host a drop-off program where parents can
leave their children with disabilities and siblings for a morning or evening of care
SUPPORT GROUPS—We can help you facilitate support groups for parents
or siblings
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES—We would be happy to help you provide fellowship
opportunities for individuals affected
SHARING RESOURCES—We have gathered a variety of resources on church
disability outreach, Sunday school programming, and on-site respite programs.
SUGGESTING STRONG PROGRAMS FOR YOU TO VISIT—There are a number of excellent
programs existing in the extended Bay Area for you to visit and observe. There are also a number of outstanding programs
around the country that offer helpful information on their websites.
MEETING WITH YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS OR OUTREACH COMMITTEE—We would
be happy to share Biblical perspective, practical information and tools to use as your church considers how best to respond.
SPEAKING TO SMALL GROUPS OR OTHER GATHERINGS ABOUT RESPITE AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH—We are happy to share our vision of support with any group you think might be receptive
COORDINATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LOOKING FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS—We
are hoping to “package” a number of volunteer opportunities for high school students looking for volunteer hours
working with kids with disabilities. We can include your disability outreach programs on the list.
OFFERING A RESPITE TRAINING WORKSHOP AT YOUR CHURCH—We can train and
encourage members of your church and the community to consider offering in-home respite care to families with children with
disabilities
COORDINATING RESPITE WORKERS AND FAMILIES—We can help you identify
families in your community and congregation who need care, and will coordinate workers and families
