Foster Care/Adoption Ministry The White’s Chapel Justice Ministry is launching a new ministry centering upon foster care and adoption. The goal is to connect with families who are willing to foster, foster to adopt, or adopt. Fostering or adoption may not be for everyone, so other opportunities are available to help. People can sign up to be trained as “respite caregivers" or “babysitters." If there are individuals who want to participate in this ministry but are not led to be a caregiver, they can also provide a basic package to give a child/student in custody of Child Protective Services. These care packages will have the basic essentials needed to bridge the gap until the they are settled. "Meet and greet” information sessions are available throughout each month and last approximately one hour on Zoom. The meeting is an information session only and does not require commitment. If the times are not compatible with an individual’s schedule, a private one-on-one session (via Zoom) can be arranged. If participants want to proceed in the process, information is provided on how to take the next steps. If you interested in attending an information session, please contact Rev. Dara Austin. She will provide the registration link and lead you through the new ministry. There is no charge for these meetings and all inquiries for information are confidential. Anyone is welcome; participants do not have to be members of White’s Chapel. Community Resources
If you need help finding a community resource, call 211. 211 Texas Call 211 for local resources, information and referrals for all local community resources and programs. Alternative number: 817-258-8100 Child/Adult Protective Services (CPS/APS): Call 800-252-5400 to report child/adult abuse. Tarrant County Public Health Department: 817-321-4700 Services: Low-cost immunizations, birth and death certificates and nutrition classes. 
MHMR Tarrant
I-Care Call Center: 817-335-3022 24-hour assistance to individuals in crisis for information and referral for mental health and substance use services. MHMR Substance Use Services: 817-569-4600 Detoxification for adults; short-term residential treatment and outpatient counseling. Disability Services: 817-335-3022 Support for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD). Early Childhood Services: 817-335-3022 
Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213 Application for disability, retirement and summary of earnings and SS benefits. Health and Human Services: 211 Medicaid, food stamps and TANF. Psychiatric Services Cook Children's Medical Center: 682-885-4000 Outpatient behavioral health and medical services provided to children ages 2-17 years. JPS Psychiatric Emergency Care: 817-927-4151 Provides emergency psychiatric services 24-hours a day. JPS Health Network: 817-927-3636 Psychiatric facility for crisis stabilization, short-term treatment and family education. Private Psychiatric Hospitals: Texas Health Springwood: 817-355-7777 Hughley Memorial Med. Center: 817-293-9110 Millwood Hospital: 817-261-3121 Sundance Hospital: 817-583-8080 Substance Use Resources MHMR Substance Use Services - 817-569-4600 Recovery Resource Council - 817-332-6329 Transportation Services The T - 817-215-8600 MITS - 817-215-8600 Wheels - 817-336-8714 Medi Cab - 1-877-633-8747 MyRide - 682-587-7099 If you have any questions, call 1-866-566-8989 or visit www.hhsc.state.tx.us From the Inside Out
This is a video series where pastors, staff and community members share personal stories about issues that have impacted their lives. We seek to address these issues because we believe it is part of our call as followers of Jesus Christ to raise awareness that puts us on the road to reconciliation. In episode 1, Pastors Ramon and Todd have an honest conversation about racism. Pastor Ramon shares a personal account of when he first experienced racism and how it led him on a journey to understand the origins of racism.
Race in America - Phil Vischer
We need to talk about race. Why are people angry? Why so upset? Didn't we elect a black president? Pass civil rights laws? Isn't racism illegal now? Three years ago my brother Rob and I co-taught a class that discussed issues of racial injustice. That class turned into a popular podcast episode, which we've now turned into this video. Why are people still angry? Let's take a look at race in America... Racial Reconciliation Task Force
Mission For God to be glorified and God’s church to become a credible witness.
To prayerfully listen, self-examine, repent, reconcile, engage and be challenged.
So that we may equip ourselves to do good works and seek justice-for and with our neighbors and friends—through the dismantling racial discrimination in all its forms.
Values
We value Love of God and love of each other, Grace in honesty, Engagement in earnestness and the Intentional pursuit of truth as a means to challenge and change our learned assumptions, perceptions and understanding of those who are different from us. We value that a bridge to racial unity requires Awareness, Acknowledgment and Lamentation, the recognition of Shame and Guilt, Confession, Forgiveness, Repentance, and Restoration. We value a shared struggle and collective call to realize the possibility of God’s kingdom on earth, where every member of our human family lives, loves, and expresses themselves in freedom and peace. Resources for Racial Reconciliation Information Central Texas Conference Fort Worth
General Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church
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The real truth for black couples is that racism has an impact on everything, including marriage. Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe join us to share their stories of the racism growing up and even now as they raise their own family. They also share the hope of what happens when we stand for and with people of color.
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Meet the Pastor
Dara Austin
Associate Pastor Social Justice and Community Engagement Reverend Dara Austin grew up in Dallas. She graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio/TV/Film/Journalism, and from Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth with a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry. |
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