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WHAT CAN YOUR FAITH COMMUNITY DO?

• Inform parents about the prenatal/postnatal parenting classes and family counseling programs available in their area.

• Organize support groups where expectant parents and/or current parents can gather to discuss the joys and challenges of child-rearing.

• Develop educational or recreational programs for children during the week or on weekends in order to give parents a much needed rest.

• Take time to talk with mothers and fathers who seem overwhelmed and ask what you can do to support and nurture them.

• Implement a mentor program so that children can form friendships with adults in the faith community.

• Host a seminar about adoption.

• Sponsor a foster family and offer them care, support and respite.