Louisiana is taking a faithful step.
On October 7, 2026, Louisiana faith leaders and community partners gathered at Bethany Church in Baton Rouge to explore how faith communities can strengthen families, support caregivers and help children find safe, lasting homes.
Watch the recap and discover how you can take a faithful first step.
Watch the recap to see how faith is moving into action.
About Hope Starts Here
Hope Starts Here: A Faithful Home for Every Child connects Louisiana’s faith communities, congregations and faith-based organizations with practical ways to strengthen families, support caregivers and help children experience safety, stability and lifelong belonging.
Through prevention, preservation, protection and permanency, every faith community can make a meaningful contribution. The ministry toolkit and resources below can help you identify a faithful first step that fits your gifts, relationships and capacity.
Every faith community has something to offer. Together, we can help Louisiana’s children and families thrive.
Turn inspiration into Action
Explore practical ways tools to help your faith community serve children and families.
