Family Connect of Wisconsin: Connecting Churches, Communities, and Families in Need

About this episode

The episode discusses how Family Connect Wisconsin connects struggling families with community resources and support through local churches.

Today, it’s a new podcast, host Dave Wager welcomes Brenda Bertram and Mike Jewell from Family Connect Wisconsin, a ministry dedicated to connecting struggling families with churches, businesses, and community members who can help meet practical needs. Drawing from their own experiences with foster care and family challenges, they share how Family Connect works alongside schools, social workers, and local agencies to support children and families facing difficult circumstances. Mike and Brenda explain how Family Connect uses the CarePortal platform to connect vetted family needs with churches and volunteers who are ready to help. From clothing and furniture to relational support and encouragement, the ministry creates opportunities for local churches to serve as the hands and feet of Christ while helping families remain stable and connected within their communities. The conversation highlights the important role churches can play in caring for vulnerable families and children. Dave, Mike, and Brenda discuss the vision of equipping local congregations to meet needs more effectively, strengthening communities through practical service, and expanding Family Connect’s…

People in this episode

Host: Dave Wager

Guests: Brenda Bertram, Mike Jewell

Topics covered

• family support
• community service
• church involvement
• foster care
• local outreach

Keywords

• Family Connect
• churches
• community support
• foster care
• CarePortal
• vulnerable families
• local agencies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Family Connect Wisconsin, CarePortal

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