Friday Introduction! We are Congregations for Kids - lovingly referred to as CFK - where churches and communities unite to support kids in foster care!
We are a nonprofit in the greater Charlotte area, on a mission to uplift vulnerable children and families. We equip people like YOU to make a difference.
What We Do:
» FOSTER: Support families saying "yes" to fostering.
» MENTOR: Connect foster youth with caring mentors.
» SERVE: Support social workers & foster families.
» GIVE: Provide financial & essential resources.
Where to Start:
» LEARN: Click our bio to explore how CFK helps.
» GET INVOLVED: Foster, mentor, serve, or give.
» TAKE ACTION: Become a champion for kids. Everyone can do something-find your something now!
So many options in our bio link for you to explore or you can comment what you are interested in learning more about and we'll point you in the right direction by sending you a specific link.
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Whether you have time, resources, or a heart to pray, there’s a way for YOU to get involved in supporting kids in foster care. 🩵
Here’s how you can take action now 〰️
🏠 Open Your Home – Foster a child and provide stability.
🧒 Support Youth – Mentor a teen and be a steady presence.
🫶 Volunteer – Serve kids, families, and social workers.
💝 Encourage Social Workers – Show appreciation to those on the frontlines.
🧦 Meet Immediate Needs – Donate essentials to families in crisis. cfk.landingplatform.org
🙏 Pray – Lift up kids, foster families, and supporters.
🎁 Give – Fund programs that impact foster care.
‼️ Stay Informed – Follow, share, and advocate for kids in care.
Your YES matters! Everyone can do something—take the first step today.
Visit CFKnc.org to get involved. We also have lots of links in our bio to our four pathways, upcoming events and opportunities to get involved.
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Not every child entering foster care has a place waiting for them nearby.
When homes aren’t available, kids can be sent far from their community - or sometimes spend nights in shelters, hospitals, or DSS offices.
Every child deserves somewhere safe to land.
That’s why CFK recruits and supports foster families who are willing to say “yes” when it matters most.
Curious about fostering? Visit CFKnc.org/nextsteps.
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Let's give a warm welcome to our newest CFK Board Members!
🩵 WILL HUFF
Will joined the CFK board last year and brings both a heart for vulnerable children and a passion for philanthropy. As a Major Gifts Officer at Brookstone Schools, husband, and dad of two girls, he believes love is shown through action and using what we’ve been given to serve others well.
🩵 NICHOLE THOMPSON
Nichole is passionate about serving vulnerable children and strengthening families. She’s a writer, author, Bible study leader, volleyball coach, wife, and mom of two who felt called to invest in Charlotte’s foster care community after learning more about the needs in our city.
🩵 CHRISTINA SLOAT
Christina has served on staff at Forest Hill Church since 2016 and currently serves as Kingdom Investment Associate Director. As a wife and mom of two, she is passionate about helping children and families feel seen, supported, and valued, and loves how CFK brings the Church and community together to care for kids experiencing foster care.
🩵 BETH BELL
Beth has served in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years, including roles as Executive Director and Board Chair. She is passionate about furthering Christ’s work by serving underserved communities, strengthening nonprofits, and supporting healthy families.
Drop a 👋 below to say hello! Learn about CFK's entire board at cfknc.org/about
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We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of our grant partners @cocacolaconsolidated , @forothers , and @providence_baptist_clt . Their support helps CFK continue showing up for vulnerable kids in our community.
These grants are helping strengthen the ways we come alongside older youth experiencing foster care, while also providing holistic support and encouragement to frontline child welfare workers and advocates.
Looking to make an impact? Find your something at cfknc.org/nextsteps
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A mentor couple in CFK’s Mentor Match program walked alongside their mentee as he applied to colleges, helping him navigate essays, deadlines, and all the small but meaningful moments in between. This year, he got in. 🎉
As they reflected on the journey, they shared: “You don’t need all the answers. Just show up and God will take care of the rest… the breakthroughs may come quickly or they may take years, but they will come.”
During Foster Care Awareness Month, we’re reminded that a few consistent hours each month can make a lasting impact in the life of a youth experiencing foster care.
Interested in learning more about mentoring? Join us for CFK’s Next Steps info session on Sep 1 and explore ways to get involved at cfknc.org/nextsteps
#fostercareawarenessmonth #youthmentor #mentormatch
Motherhood comes in many forms: biological, foster, kinship, adoptive, step, single, grieving, and so many more.
This Mother’s Day, CFK is sending single foster moms a little something for themselves, to remind them that their unconditional love and daily pouring out for others is seen and deeply appreciated. 🌸
#itsgoodtoreceive #fostermom #everyonecandosomething
Foster parents provide more than a home - they provide stability, consistency, and care during some of the hardest seasons in a child’s life as they journey toward permanency.
Even short seasons of safety and support can leave a lasting impact, and the sacrifices foster parents make can become an incredible blessing to a child in need.
Want to learn more about becoming a foster parent? CFK is hosting a virtual info session on June 18th at 7pm, and we’d love to have you join us.
Link in bio or visit CFKnc.org/events to RSVP.
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For Nurses Appreciation Day, we’re recognizing the DSS nurses who show up for kids in foster care every single day.
As a local nursing supervisor shared, “There are 7 pediatric nurses. They carry about 65 kids on each of their caseloads… balancing everything that needs to be done on any given day is hard and always having to live in panic mode.”
These nurses carry heavy, often unseen burdens as they care for children with complex medical needs and walk with them through moments that can feel overwhelming and uncertain.
When asked how we could help, they shared a simple need: small comfort items. Things like stuffed animals and fidget toys can ease fear, build trust, and help children feel safe in those first critical moments.
You can support these nurses and the kids they serve by fulfilling items through our one-minute impact page (link in bio) for comfort kits, helping bring a sense of calm and care during difficult hospital visits.
Comment "we see you" and some 🩵s to make our DSS Nurses feel seen and loved.
#nowthatiknow #everyonecandosomething #charlottenonprofit #nursesappreciationweek
Join us this Thursday at 8:26am as we meet for our Monthly Prayer Call to lift up the foster care community.
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, we will be praying specifically for Foster and Kinship parents, for strength and support as they open their homes to children in need of healing and care.
We even made it super easy for you! The link to join our zoom call is CFKnc.org/826. (You can always ask for the link and we are happy to send it to you so you have it right there in your inbox!)
Will you set aside 15 minutes to join us? We'd love to have you.
#nowthatiknow #everyonecandosomething #prayerteam
🧡 May is Foster Care Awareness Month 🧡
At CFK, we see every day how kids and families in the foster care system are impacted - not just by crisis, but by community.
This month, we’re helping connect awareness with action, because impact in the foster care system can look many different ways.
We hear it all the time at CFK:
“I didn’t know… but now that I do, I want to help.”
Whether it’s fostering, mentoring, serving, or giving, we’ll be sharing ways to take a next step - so stay tuned!
#nowthatiknow #everyonecandosomething #charlottenonprofit #fostercareawarenessmonth
🎉Thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday to grab a cupcake and celebrate 5 years of the Landing Platform with us!
In five years, we’ve helped meet 5,000+ needs for kids and families experiencing foster care. And we’re just getting started.
Join us in meeting the next need! cfk.landingplatform.org
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