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Institute for Children’s Aid Hosts Assembly for Students of Temecula Prep

prep2On March 19th, the Institute for Children’s Aid had the privilege of visiting Temecula Preparatory School. Approximately 300 students attended an assembly that aimed to educate students on the reality of child abuse, human trafficking, and the use of children in the production of chocolate.

Presenters Dennis Massawe, Chad Dulaney, Destiny Fitzpatrick, Youjay Baird, Doug Verner, Olivia Marsh, Julie Payne, and Laura Marinucci shared on a range of topics that covered, abuse, labor laws, facts, statistics, and, finally, ways that students can make a difference.

Many students were surprised to learn that:

  • 1 out of every 3 girls is sexually abused before the age of 18.
  • 1 out of five boys is sexually abused by the age of 18.
  • While human trafficking is often presented as an overseas problem, it happens right here in the United States.
  • Buying Fair Trade chocolate means that protecting children from labor.

prep4Students responded to the information presented with great concern. Many expressed a desire to help by adding their name to a volunteer sign up list, and many others expressed a desire to adopt when they are older.

The Institute for Children’s Aid exists to be a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. If you or someone you know is interested in scheduling an assembly or tour for a school, homeschool group, youth group, or other organization, please call the ICA office at (951) 695-3336.

Empowered to Connect Conference Coming to Murrieta!

International Christian Adoptions, along with the Institute for Children’s Aid, and Calvary Chapel Murrieta are so excited to be able to host the Empowered to Connect Conference via simulcast on April 10th and 11th from 9am-5pm at Calvary Chapel, Murrieta.

The Empowered to Connect Conference, led by Dr. Karyn Purvis, was designed as a tool for adoptive, foster, and any and all parents. Its purpose is to help people connect with children in difficult places so that they can heal and become all that God has designed them to be.

We at ICA are excited not only to offer people the opportunity to participate in this meaningful event, but to be able to do so locally at an affordable cost! Those who register before April 1st can secure their ticket at the early bird price of $15. Additionally, professionals can earn up to 11 CEU units! Your registration includes a workbook and light snack.

We believe that this conference can provide a wealth of practical help for anyone parenting, or working with children. We hope that you will pray about joining us and a community of other people united together for a common purpose!

If you have any questions, you can call the ICA office at (951) 695-3336 or you can sign up on our website.

ICA Hosts “The Drop Box” Viewing to a Sold out Theater

Last Thursday, March 5, ICA had the privilege of hosting a fundraising showing of The Drop Box Edwards Cinema San Marcos. The event, sponsored by Jeff Crane and Thrivent Financial, was attended by 250 guests.

The movie, directed by Brian Ivie, documents the life of Lee Jong-rak, a pastor in Seoul. Pastor Lee, burdened by the number of babies left to die in the streets, builds a box that is attached his home. Mothers are able to anonymously place their babies in the box the engraving:

Psalm 27:10: though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.

Since it’s creation in 2009, more than 600 babies have found their way into the drop box.

There are currently 165 million orphans in the world, and 500,000 children in foster care in the United states alone. It is the hope of ICA that this movie will raise awareness for the plight of all orphans.

The Drop BoxMoney raised from this fundraiser will benefit ICA’s Welcome Home program. Welcome Home brings orphaned children to the United States from Latvia and the Phillipines with the hope of finding them a forever family. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about hosting or adopting a child this summer, please contact Laura Marinucci, or Julie Payne at the ICA office.

The movie seemed to strike the heart strings of many viewers. At the conclusion of the showing, a nine year old boy approached an ICA staff member and asked if he could give her some money to help the children. He proceeded to unzip his billfold and empty his wallet of nine cents–everything that he had. His child like faith drove him to sacrifice everything that he had for the sake of others. May we all follow […]

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