In my community, one child I know lives in a home affected by alcohol abuse and unemployment. He often comes to church hungry and withdrawn. Another child with a physical disability faces bullying at school and feels excluded, even in church.
To respond, our church could start an after-school program to give children a safe space, food, and mentorship. We can also train leaders to better include children with disabilities. A mentorship program and partnerships with support services would also help restore dignity and build self-reliance, as Brewster emphasizes.