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A night full of laughter, beauty, celebration, and so much HOPE. ✨ Our “Night at the Fair” was certainly a lot of fun, but underneath all the lights, games, treats, and joy was something even more meaningful: a community coming together for children and families. Every photo holds a little piece of the night, but the real story is what happens beyond the gala. It’s foster families saying yes. It’s children finding safety and belonging. It’s churches stepping into the story. It’s supporters giving generously and reminding us that this work matters. We are so grateful for everyone who made this night possible and for the many ways you continue to stand with Uniting Hope. What a gift to celebrate the work God is doing through this community. 🎪🎟️🎩🤹🏽‍♂️

🎡✨ What a night! Thank you to everyone who made the Uniting Hope Gala so special and so successful! We are incredibly grateful for our community of supporters, sponsors, foster families, and church partners who continue to believe in this work and make it possible. Celebrating and advancing the essential work of foster care at our “Night at the Fair” was truly magical. Thank you for being part of the Uniting Hope story. We are so grateful for each of you! 🎠💫

Can’t make it to our event on Friday? You can still be part of the night! 🎪 Even if you can’t join us in person, there are still TWO ways you can support the mission: 🏡 Fund a Family — Make a contribution that directly supports foster families as they care for children. 🎟️ Golden Ticket — You can still purchase a Golden Ticket for your chance to win! (Must be a Georgia resident to participate.) You may not be in the room, but you can still make an impact. Thank you for helping us create more hope, one family at a time!✨🎪✨

We are SO grateful for all of our incredible Table Sponsors! 🤍 They aren’t just supporting the work of Uniting Hope and helping make our Gala night special, they are filling the room with people who believe in and support foster families, children, and the work of bringing hope to families in our community. We are honored by each person, buisness and organization who has chosen to partner with us in this way. Your support makes a difference, and we can’t wait to celebrate together! ✨ Thank you for helping us fill the room with HOPE! 🎪

Thank you, First Baptist Church Monroe! 🤍 Robin and Laura had the privilege of speaking with 1st–6th grade students during the Missions Rotation of VBS about the ministry of Uniting Hope and what hope looks like in tangible ways, like collecting diapers, wipes, and books, planning special events for foster families, and being a friend who says, “Sit by me.” The students put their compassion into action by collecting diapers and wipes for our resource room, creating encouraging cards for children in foster care, and giving a mission offering to support our ministry. We are so grateful for their generosity and for the opportunity to share how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of children and families. #UnitingHope #FosterCare #HopeInAction #ChurchPartnership #VBS

A few of our favorite things to receive from the community that help us support foster families! ⭐️ • Diapers + wipes (amazon wishlist link in bio) • Frozen meals for busy days and new transitions • Gift cards for restaurants, groceries, gas, or last-minute needs These things go such a long way for families welcoming children into their homes. Thank you for helping us care for families well! 💙 #SupportFosterFamilies #FosterCareAwareness #EveryoneCanDoSomething #GetYourHopesUp

From referral to placement, we work to support children and foster families well. Hear from our Foster Care Director, Hailee Lyles, as she shares about the intake and referral process with DFCS…and how we seek safe, thoughtful matches to help walk kids home, whatever that journey looks like. 🩵 #Placement #FosterCareAwareness #GetYourHopesUp #DFCS #FosterCare

Meet the team (part two)! This is who we’re committed to being for the foster families we serve. #GetYourHopesUp #FosterCareAwareness #MeetTheTeam #ThisIsWho

Looking for ways to support foster families? Swipe through for a few ideas that can make a real impact… no matter your season of life. 🧡 #SupportFosterFamilies #FosterCareAwareness #GetYourHopesUp #EveryoneCanDoSomething

Hannah, our Administrative Assistant, is back for Myth Monday! Myth: Foster care is basically adoption. Truth: The main goal of foster care is reunification… helping children safely return to their biological families whenever possible. While adoption can become an outcome, foster care is first about foster families providing safety and support during a biological family’s time of need. 💙 #MythMonday #FosterCareAwareness #GetYourHopesUp #Reunification #Adoption

Meet the team (part one)! This is who we’re committed to being for the foster families we serve. 💙 #GetYourHopesUp #FosterCareAwareness #MeetTheTeam #ThisIsWho

At Uniting Hope, we are privileged to walk the kids in our care home, wherever that journey leads. While every foster care story is different and not every journey ends in adoption, we are thrilled to celebrate with the Irby Family on their adoption that took place earlier this year! “These two beautiful kiddos bless us daily. When we started our fostering journey, we had no idea we would end up with a forever family. Oakley and Jacob are so special to us.” Thank you for saying “yes” to foster care! ❤️ #UnitingHope #Adoption #FosterCare

The official theme for this year’s Uniting Hope Gala is... 🎪 A Night at the Fair 🎡 Think twinkling lights, nostalgic summer evenings, great food, and a beautiful night with friends…all in support of children and families impacted by foster care. 📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 📍 Bethlehem Church 👗 Attire: Upscale Mocktail Reserve your seat today! We can’t wait to see you there! #UnitingHope #Gala #GetYourHopesUp

What a (summer family fun) day! ☀️ Last weekend, our Uniting Hope families and staff enjoyed a summer party hosted by our Board Member, Kevin Boeckman, and his family. From swimming and water activities to sharing dinner together, the day was filled with laughter, connection, and fun. It truly was the best time! 💙💦 #Summer #GetYourHopesUp #Family #UnitingHope

You’re invited! ✨ Join us for the 2nd Annual Uniting Hope Gala on Friday, September 11 at Bethlehem Church. Experience a beautiful night to celebrate and support the impact Uniting Hope is making for children and families navigating foster care. Theme reveal next week! 👀 Get your tickets at the link in our bio. 🎟️ #Gala #UnitingHope #GetYourHopesUp

🎪The Uniting Hope Gala is Friday Sept 11th… and Dean Crownover is with us again! 🎟️ Dean Crownover will bring the energy as we... -Plays “Heads or Tails” to win a Tennessee Mountain Cabin Getaway -“Paddle Pull” to win Athens staycation, Chick-fil-a for 1 year & Savannah Bananas swag -Donate to “Fund-a-Family” to directly support the work of hope in foster care -Raffle for the “Golden Ticket” to win an epic trip Join us for a beautiful & fun event! If you can’t be present but still want to contribute, you can still purchase Raffle tickets or donate to Fund-a-Family ➡️ Swipe to see the details #UnitingHopeGala #UnitingHope

Our hearts are so grateful to First Baptist Monroe for this incredible donation of diapers and wipes! These much needed items were collected during their Vacation Bible School. 🩵 The children who participated in VBS also created sweet cards for the children in our care. Thank you, First Baptist Monroe, for your generosity and for making such a meaningful impact! #ThankYou #Partnership #GetYourHopesUp #EveryoneCanDoSomething

Listen to Hailee share about how, in TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention), attachment is key. The attachment cycle is built through repeated moments of connection between a caregiver and child…when needs are expressed, met with care, and followed by felt safety. Over time, this consistent response helps rebuild trust and strengthen relationships. For kids in foster care or from hard places, behavior is often communication. TBRI helps us look beyond behavior and focus on connection as the foundation for healing. 🩵 #TBRI #TrustBasedRelationalIntervention #Attachment#FosterCareAwareness #GetYourHopesUp

For more than 10 years, the Moore family and the Bushway family have been saying “yes” to children and families impacted by foster care, together. ❤️ The Moores opened their home as a foster family, while the Bushways came alongside them as a respite family. We first shared their story at our Uniting Hope Gala in September, and we’re excited to share it with you now. Thank you, Moores and Bushways, for over a decade of faithfully showing up. Hope grows when we serve together. 💙 #UnitingHope #FosterCare #RespiteCare

🎪✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨🎪 A little sneak peek of what is waiting for you! 🎠🎟️ Tonight, we will gather to celebrate HOPE. Hope for children. Hope for families. Hope for restoration. And hope for what God is doing through a community that chooses to say YES. 💙 The lights are going up, the fair is coming to life, and we can’t wait to welcome you! 🎪✨ See you tonight! #NightAtTheFair #UnitingHope #HopeForFamilies #FosterCare #GalaNight

Our Board has a special invitation for you! Join us for the 2nd Annual Uniting Hope Gala on Friday, September 11th at Bethlehem Church! 💙 For more information about Sponsorships and tickets, click the link in our bio. See you there! 🎟️ #UnitingHope #GetYourHopesUp #UnitingHopeGala #FosterCare #SupportFamilies

Reunification pantry stock for a biological family, spearheaded by members of the FBC Monroe Missions Committee! Thank you for helping make this transition a little smoother and for supporting this family as they reunite and move forward together. 💙 June is National Reunification Month! #Reunification #Support #FosterCare #Support #EveryoneCanDoSomething

Partnership parenting is a trauma-informed approach to foster care that encourages foster parents and the child’s parents to work collaboratively to support the child’s well-being and maintain important family connections. Here are a few practical tools that can help strengthen connection, communication, and trust between foster parents, children, and their parents throughout the foster care journey. It is our honor to walk alongside families and support partnership 🤝one step at a time. 🩵 #GetYourHopesUp #Partnership #ReunificationMonth #UnitingHope

23 homemade frozen meals made with so much love by students during FBC Monroe’s Serve Week! 🫶🏼 These meals will go to our foster families for those nights when having dinner already taken care of makes all the difference. A huge thank you to Melinda Walker, one of our faithful Uniting Hope volunteers, for leading the way! We’re so grateful for her heart to serve! #ThankYou #SupportFosterCare #FrozenMeals #GetYourHopesUp