Caregiver Connect
The weight of their mission can be overwhelming, leading to exhaustion and burnout. Caregiver Connect offers a space for fellowship, prayer, and resource-sharing, allowing directors to build a network of support and find strength in their calling. When we uplift and restore these caregivers, the hope they receive extends to the children they nurture every day.
"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
James 1:27 (NIV)
Maui, Hawai'i | 2016
"After 15 years of founding and organizing a school, church and orphanage in Pacasmayo, Peru I had to return to the US due to health reasons. I was 71 yrs of age and one side of my face was paralyzed and so I passed the reins of our beautiful mission to others.
God had healed my physical body by the time Gary invited me to Maui Caregiver Connect Conference but my soul was wounded and I really thought God couldn't use me anymore.
A short time after the conference my husband John and I received Pastor Mangs blessing to start our own childrens home. The Lord gave us the name Peniel House. The foundation of our home is built upon prayer, love and a deep understanding that God is the ultimate Provider and Protector.
Our children, three girls and four boys all now go to school and each day at home we have devotion and the children are growing in Christ.
We continually see Gods provision and miracles through Caregiver Connect and Friends of the Fatherless and our thanks are more than words can express."
- Avis Goodhart
Peniel House
Chiang Mai, Thailand | 2020
"Years ago I received a prophecy that I would take care of orphaned children. Then I served at House of Grace orphanage helping Pastor Mang. In 2020 I was invited to attend Caregiver Connect in Chiang Mai and I will never forget that experience. I truly felt the touch of God in my heart and heard His voice speaking to me, and confirming the prophecy from long ago. I was very inspired by the teaching topic, 'broken hearts for broken children.' From that moment I decided to start caring for broken children. (Isaiah 61:1-3)"
- Rosy Niang Dawi Kim
Myanmar (Burma)
Pokhara, Nepal | 2023
In the fall of 2023 the Raisalis expressed interest in starting a children's home in West Nepal but had doubts and many questions. While attending the NEPAL Caregiver Connect they were strongly inspired because of the testimonies they heard from the other conference delegates. With this encouragement, by January 2024 they boldly stepped out and made a home for five otherwise abandoned children from their community.
SPONSOR A CAREGIVER
Right now, our generous donors are matching every gift to Caregiver Connect, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. Your gift renews caregivers who spend everything they have on the children in their care, providing rest, community, and the support to keep going. All funds will go to support Caregiver Connect Conferences in 2027.
When you give today, your impact doubles instantly.
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Donations by Check
To make a donation by check, please make your check payable to Friends of the Fatherless and mail it to:
Friends of the Fatherless
P.O. Box 91418
Albuquerque, N.M. 87199
Thank you for your generosity and for helping us share God's love with children in need.
Know a caregiver in need?
Do you know a dedicated children's home caregiver in need of rest, encouragement, and support? Send us an email at connect@friendsofthefatherless.org to nominate them for a Caregiver Connect Conference.
Please note: spots are limited, and all attendees are subject to review.