Lost & Found: Lost in a System, Found by the Church
Purpose:
- To raise awareness about the critical conditions faced by vulnerable populations, including those in foster care, homelessness, trafficking, incarceration, and other crises.
- To highlight the impactful work being done by faith-based organizations in these areas, showcasing their dedication and successes.
- To inspire and mobilize the body of Christ toward meaningful action, facilitating connections with existing teams and ministries already on the frontlines of this work.
Lost & Found: Lost in a System, Found by the Church
S1 Ep1 | The Why
In the United States, there are over 400,000 children in foster care. Of these, 60,000 are in California, and nearly 30,000 are right here in Los Angeles County. These children are literally all around us, in desperate need of love, care, and compassion—the very things that people of faith are uniquely positioned to provide.
Through Lost and Found, we aim to shine a light on the plight of these vulnerable children, many of whom are just within arm's reach. We want to raise awareness about the vital work being done by faith-based organizations and explore how each of us can play a role in turning the tide and helping to rescue these precious children.
The statistics are sobering: 50% of the homeless population has spent time in foster care, 75% of incarcerated individuals have experienced the foster system, and 50% of those rescued from trafficking were once in foster care. These children are truly at ground zero, and it’s clear that igniting the church and people of faith to engage is the only path forward.
My prayer is that God uses this initiative to stir His people to action, to revive their hearts, and to redeem His children.
