At any given time, there are 400 children and youth in foster care in Santa Barbara County. Our Elevates Initiative is based on the simple hope that every faith based organization in Santa Barbara County can actively participate in uplifting the needs of our children and youth in foster care.
Join our Elevates Initiative
“We rise by lifting others” – Robert Ingersoll
Pray
For homes ready to care for teens and siblings, and ready to partner with birth families
Take Action
Foster a child while the child’s family can find a healing path; Adopt a child’s if family is unable to heal; Mentor a child or youth in foster care
Be an Ambassador
Be a practical support by joining the Inspire business program or being a stop on our Outreach Tour
To partner with us in finding mission driven homes
Please contact: j.murdock@ourcountyourkids.org or 805.208.9836
We want to invite faith communities on this journey to care for the children in our county.
We believe the churches are natural safety networks that can wrap around families who feel called to become resource parents. Because of the unique community created in these faith communities they are are also uniquely equipped to help resource families be successful.
Request a Speaker
- Please contact: j.murdock@ourcountyourkids.org or 805.208.9836
Submit Your Event
- Want to invite Elevates to your event? Contact Us to be added to our community calendar.
Sign Up!
- Sign up to be an Elevates church!
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Helpful Materials
Click Here for a list of Elevates partner links