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You don't have to walk alone
We hope to get to meet you, hear your story, and work together for the good of you and your children.
If you are a biological mother whose children have been removed into Foster Care OR they have been placed with friends or family (kinship) and you have an ongoing case with Child Protective Services, we offer the following:
1. Mentorship: We walk beside you and together navigate the foster care system and your restoration. (Information below).
2. Moms' Support Group: A group just for biological mothers of children in foster care. (Click here for information on our monthly group)
If you are looking for a list of local resources, we recommend the following resource book. click here.
Patty's Hope Mentorship
Key Components
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LISTENING
This may not seem like a big deal, but so many moms like you feel so unheard and that no one wants to know your story or cares. We get to know you and what makes you you, and that helps us better mentor your restoration. There is never any pressure to share and confidentiality is important to us. From what we learn, we can help guide you to resources you might need.
ADVOCACY
Navigating the foster care system is hard and it can be so confusing. We help and advocate for you, seek the answers to questions you have, and we try to understand the barriers to return home and what it will take for you to overcome those barriers. We work in partnership with DSS to help you be the best mom you can be for your child. We offer court accompaniment and support, so you understand what is going on.
LIFE
SKILLS
As we get to know you, we may see areas of life that we can help you grow in. One area we often focus on is getting you the help needed to deal with the hard things that may have been part of your story. (trauma). We also focus on budgeting and getting you ready to manage your money well for your family's wellbeing.
As followers of Jesus, we care about your standing with God. We will be open with you about our spiritual journey in the hopes you also might find the joy, hope and peace we have found.
Getting Started
Expression of interest form
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Requirements to start mentorship:
1. A mother of a child who has been removed by the department of social services either into foster care, or to a relative or friend (kinship) through Child Protective Services (CPS).
2. A case that still has the goal of return home.
3. Need to be 18 and over.
4. Local to the greater Richmond, Virginia, area.
5. No income is necessary, but a willingness to engage in finding a job or
participate in job skills training.
6. Be willing to sign a Release of Information document so we can discuss your
pending case with DSS.
7. Willing to engage in self-reflection.
8. Be willing to pursue a recovery program if actively battling substance abuse.
9. Open to a faith-based Christian environment.
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If you do not meet these requirements, we encourage you to reach out to us as we still may be able to help.
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Your next step is to contact us, and we will respond to you as soon as we are able.