Program Focus
The Rowan County One Church One Child Program is a mission/outreach program between Rowan County Department of Social Services (DSS) and local churches that is designed to make a difference in the lives of children and families by:
- Helping to meet the needs of children and families served by Rowan County Department of Social Services Children’s Services Division.
- Supporting foster parents and relatives who care for Rowan County’s children in foster care.
- Educating church members about the needs of Rowan County children and families who need support and assistance.
Commitment of Member Church Pastors
- Recruit a lay person to be church coordinator and contact person between the church and DSS.
- Support the sponsoring of one program or project during the year about foster care/adoption and the needs of families.
- Provide space for an informational center. Materials are provided by DSS.
- Keep the message about the needs of children and families before the congregation throughout the year.
Role of the Church Coordinator
- Serve as liaison between the church and DSS.
- Articulate the program to church members during the year.
- Coordinate one project in the church during the year.
- Coordinate the church resource center.
- Attend the Spring Annual Celebration Banquet and the Fall Church Coordinators and Pastors Meeting.
Rowan County DSS Will:
- Train and support church coordinators.
- Provide all printed materials for the resource center and other publications.
- Plan and host meetings for church coordinators and pastors.
- Provide special recognition for member churches.