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Backyard Orphans

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We are here to provide you with awareness and solutions to the foster care, adoption, and orphan care crisis in the U.S. and around the world. 🌎

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God is on the move to bring hope to vulnerable children at our Texas-Mexico border!

There are over 17,000 children and youth in Texas foster care, and over 5,000 of them are ready for adoption today.

Will you pause for 60 seconds and pray for these children to receive the hope they deserve?

#OrphanCare #FosterCare #Adoption #BackyardOrphans #HopeAtTheBorder by @backyardorphans

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A little fall fun and something meaningful to look forward to! 🍂❤️

This season, let's make room for intentional time together. Whether you’re making a favorite treat, praying together, or sharing what you’re thankful for, simple moments can help your family stay close and create memories worth keeping.

Pick a few things from our Family Fall Bucket List, and save this date while you’re planning!

December 1 is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that reminds us how much we can do when we each do our part.

We’d love for you to join us as we continue helping hurting children find healing homes. 🏡 We’ve got some exciting things planned, so mark your calendar and stay tuned! by @backyardorphans

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Bringing awareness of God’s heart for vulnerable children to church congregations is a key first step. ❤️

We loved spending time with Grace Hill Church in Dallas and sharing how the Church can care for children and families in their community. Together, we can help people discover their part in helping hurting children find healing homes. 🏡

And of course, we squeezed in some tacos and a little OU–Texas rivalry! 🏈🌮

If you are interested in scheduling a church service with us, go to "Next Steps" in the Linktree in our bio. by @backyardorphans

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A little rest, a beautiful view, and a meaningful purpose. 🌊☀️

We just wrapped up our beach fundraiser, and what a beautiful time together! Pastors had a chance to slow down, enjoy some much-needed R&R, and soak in the beauty around them.

And together, we raised money to help hurting children find healing homes. ❤️🏡 Thank you to everyone who joined us and gave generously!

We’ll share more about our next beach fundraiser later on, so stay tuned! 🏖️ by @backyardorphans

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Growing older doesn’t mean you stop needing someone in your corner. ❤️

More than 15,000 young people have aged out of foster care. As they navigate adulthood, they still need connection, encouragement, and people they can count on.

The Church can be a community that keeps showing up. Because when you age out of foster care, you don't outgrow the need for family. We all need community.

Not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can do something. 🏡

Help your church discover its part. Schedule a meeting with Backyard Orphans by going to "Next Steps" in the Linktree in our bio! by @backyardorphans

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To the ones who keep showing up: we see you, and we’re grateful for you. ❤️

Whether you’re welcoming a child into your home, bringing a meal, giving faithfully, or praying for a family, you are doing something that matters.

You may not see the whole story, but your part matters. Thank you for doing your something. 🏡

Tag someone who’s making a difference for vulnerable children and families, and remind them that what they do matters. 👇 by @backyardorphans

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12 days ago

Help a hurting child find a healing home. ❤️🏡

When you become a financial partner with Backyard Orphans for $40 a month, you help equip churches to recruit foster and adoptive families and surround them with ongoing support.

For a child, that can mean a family ready to welcome them, a safe place to belong, and caring adults to walk with them as they heal.

Not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can do something.

Your something could be $40 a month. Become a monthly partner by going to the linktree in our bio! by @backyardorphans

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Be a leader in YOUR church. ❤️

You can help your church become a community that shows up for foster and adoptive families.

Bring a meal. Help with errands. Pray consistently. Help babysit.

You don’t have to have every answer to take the first step. Your willingness to lead could inspire others to discover their part, too. 🏡

Not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can do something.

Today, we can all pray for vulnerable children and the families caring for them. 🙏 Find ways to pray by going to our prayer guide in the Linktree in our bio. by @backyardorphans

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17 days ago

Nearly half of the children entering foster care are only five years old or younger.

During some of their most formative years, these children need safety, stability, and caring adults they can trust. ❤️

The Church can help surround children and families with the support they need.

Is your church ready to make a difference? We’ll help you take the first step. Schedule a meeting with us by going to "Next Steps" in the linktree in our bio! by @backyardorphans

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19 days ago

Can YOU see the bigger picture?

At CAFO Summit, 2,500 orphan and foster care leaders from across the nation and 40 countries gathered to learn from one another and strengthen their shared calling to serve vulnerable children and families.

When you partner with Backyard Orphans, you become part of that bigger picture.

Find YOUR place in the picture by going to our website via the linktree in our bio! by @backyardorphans

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21 days ago

What began with one little girl saying yes, has grown into something much bigger.❤️

At just six years old, Halle Porter organized a donation of Barbie dolls for girls in foster care. Her simple act of compassion became Halle’s Heroes…an ongoing effort to meet practical needs for children and families.

Recently, Halle’s heroes helped a family welcome a new foster placement by providing a swing set, clothes, shoes, toy boxes, and other essentials.

Halle story reminds us that you don’t have to do everything, you just have to be willing to do something. When one person says yes, it inspires other to give, serve, and show up for children who need to know they are cared for.

What could happen if you said yes?

Learn more about Halle’s Heroes by going to the link tree in our bio! by @backyardorphans

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A consistent gift can make a meaningful difference. ❤️

When you give $40 a month, you help Backyard Orphans equip churches to care for vulnerable children and support the families who welcome them home.

Your generosity helps turn compassion into action and helps more hurting children find healing homes.

Become a monthly partner today by going to the linktree in our bio! by @backyardorphans

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