Our Mission

Alongside Families exists to connect isolated families to local church communities that champion family preservation and thriving.

THE PROBLEM

Families are being broken apart in our community. When a parent who is isolated faces a crisis such as hospitalization or homelessness, their child may enter the foster care system simply because the family lacks a safety net of support.

OUR RESPONSE

A proven church-led, volunteer-driven, professionally-supported model that provides a dignifying way for parents to ask for and get help before abuse or neglect ever occurs, preventing a child from unnecessarily entering foster care during a family crisis.

WHAT WE DO

We provide safe, loving homes with volunteer Host Families in partner churches where parents in the greater Charlotte and Asheville, NC areas may have their children cared for temporarily while seeking to restore stability in their lives.

We build lasting relationships that move a family from isolated to surrounded by loving community. Learn more about our model.

WHAT IF...

  • We could stop child abuse and neglect before it starts?
  • Children could be kept safe during times of family crisis without unnecessarily entering the foster care system?
  • It was a dignifying experience for parents to ask for and get help?
  • Parents were connected to support instead of socially isolated?
  • The Body of Christ stood in the gap for family preservation?

Request Support

Are you facing a situation that is making it difficult to care for the needs of your children, or do you know of someone who is? We want to help!

Request Support Online
📞 704-900-0150

Get Involved

CHURCH PARTNERSHIP

Local partner churches are the core of this ministry, serving on the frontlines with our staff team to equip & support.

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VOLUNTEER

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our work. We equip the body of Christ to care for isolated families through volunteers in partner churches.

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REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS

We build referral relationships with other organizations to better serve families together.

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JOIN THE FAMILY TREE

The Family Tree is made up of givers like you who support Alongside Families monthly, fueling gospel-centered family preservation.

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