A future where homes are waiting for children, not children waiting for homes.

No child chooses foster care. Yet too many children in Lake County are placed far from their communities, often separated from their own brothers and sisters. Streams of Hope is bringing churches, families, and generations together to help change that—building a community of care today and working toward a village where children and families can flourish.

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A future where homes are waiting for children, not children waiting for homes.

No child chooses foster care. Yet too many children in Lake County are placed far from their communities, often separated from their own brothers and sisters. Streams of Hope is bringing churches, families, and generations together to help change that—building a community of care today and working toward a village where children and families can flourish.

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Life together. Hope restored.

We envision an intergenerational village where siblings can stay together, foster families are surrounded by support, and children and older adults find belonging across generations. At its heart, a shared community hub will extend that care to foster and adoptive families throughout Lake and Porter Counties, offering resources, activities, and a place to connect and thrive.

The Need

Children shouldn't have to lose each other, too.

Entering foster care can mean losing the familiarity of home, school, and daily routines. For many children, it also means being separated from their brothers and sisters—the very people who have shared their experiences and understand their world.

In our region, sibling groups are separated in approximately 40% of cases.
[Children and Family Research Center (CFRC)]

And with approximately 75 Lake County children being placed outside the county on an ongoing basis, the need for loving homes close to their communities is urgent.

They've already lost so much. They shouldn't have to lose each other, too. But this isn't only about finding more homes. It's about surrounding the families who open their doors with the people and support they need to keep going.

Streams of Hope exists so no one has to carry this alone.

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What We're Building

One hub. Many churches. A shared calling.

We believe a different future is possible when the Church comes together. Streams of Hope is working toward a county where more children have loving homes ready to welcome them, siblings have greater opportunities to stay together, and foster families are surrounded by people who share the journey. We're building toward that future in two connected ways.

Care Communities

A village of people

Church-based teams surround foster families with prayer, meals, encouragement, and practical support. These relationships can grow throughout Lake County, helping more families open their homes and continue fostering with confidence.

The Intergenerational Village

A permanent place to belong

Our long-term vision is a neighborhood of foster family homes, senior cottages, and a shared community hub. A place designed for siblings to stay together, foster families to find support, and generations to enrich one another's lives.

The people are already gathering. The physical village is still ahead of us.

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The Village Vision

A neighborhood designed to keep families together.

Picture brothers and sisters coming home to the same house, sharing the same dinner table, and knowing they won't have to say goodbye to one another because a single foster home couldn't accommodate them all. Picture foster families with neighbors they can count on, and older adults whose lives are enriched by the laughter and energy of children. This is the community we are working to build in Northwest Indiana.

5 Foster Family Homes

5 Senior Cottages

1 Shared Community Hub

A planned home for up to 40 foster children, with an emphasis on welcoming sibling groups and creating lasting relationships across generations. We are prayerfully seeking the right land and development partnerships to bring the physical village to life. Alongside that effort, our growing community and church relationships are helping lay the foundation for what comes next.

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We are trusting God for the provision, wisdom, and partners needed to build Streams of Hope Community.

13.51%

Journey to $140,000 toward the 2026 foundation phase

Building in Three Phases

$140k

2026

Foundation Phase

First Care Community + Property Search

$6m

2028–2029

Construction Phase

5 homes & 5 cottages

Hub Refresh

Site & Infrastructure

~$400k

per/year between 2029–2030

Operations Phase

Program Staffing

Facilities & Insurance

Please pray with us as we trust God to provide every step of the way.

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Why It Works

Healing happens in community.

Streams of Hope works because healing happens through steady, loving relationships — not in isolation. When foster families are surrounded by neighbors who share the weight of care, stability grows and burnout is reduced. Children from hard places begin to trust when familiar faces walk with them each day, and older adults rediscover purpose through meaningful connection. Together, this intergenerational community turns foster care into a place where everyone can belong, heal, and flourish.

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Why It Works

Healing happens in community.

Streams of Hope works because healing happens through steady, loving relationships — not in isolation. When foster families are surrounded by neighbors who share the weight of care, stability grows and burnout is reduced. Children from hard places begin to trust when familiar faces walk with them each day, and older adults rediscover purpose through meaningful connection. Together, this intergenerational community turns foster care into a place where everyone can belong, heal, and flourish.

GET INVOLVED

Be The Village

There's a place for you in this story.

Whether you feel called to foster, support a family, lend your skills, pray, or give, every act of faithfulness matters. You don't have to do everything. Just begin where you are.

Care for A Family

Join others in surrounding foster families with tangible help, encouragement, and prayer.

Gather With Us

Experience life together with people from different generations and church backgrounds who share a heart for this mission.

Help Build What's Next

Give, lend your professional expertise, or help connect Streams of Hope with future ministry

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Be the Village

This work takes a community.

Streams of Hope is being built through the generosity and partnership of churches, donors, and neighbors who believe children deserve more than systems — they deserve a village. Early partners don’t just fund a project; they help unlock a future where families can stay, children can heal, and community can flourish for generations.