One Church, One Child

Since November is National Adoption Month, Stephonia Owolabi spoke to the church today about the Virginia One Church, One Child Program.

There are over 800 children that are legally free for adoption in Virginia. These children have been waiting in the foster care system without a sense of stability and trust. Many are children of color. Most are school-aged, and some are teens. Some have a physical or mental disability. Many of the children need to be placed in homes with their brothers and sisters. All of the children desire to be some one's son or daughter and to be part of a permanent family.

St. Elizabeth's has had a long association with Fr. George Clements of Illinois who founded the program in 1980 and in fact, adopted several children himself to show the need of giving a stable home to these children.

These children are calling out to be loved, to feel wanted, to share their potential, and to share themselves. If you are able to answer their call, please contact VA One Church, One Child at 800 440-5090 or 804 329-3420 to speak to a representative or to receive more information.

~ Information from VA One Church, One Child Handout ~