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AGAPE of North Alabama

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AGAPE of North Alabama

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AGAPE is dedicated to serving children and families with a spirit of Christian hope and love, offering Foster Care and private Adoption services.

Providing children a place to call home

Since 1969, AGAPE has helped thousands of children by providing short- or long-term foster care and, with the right opportunities, adoption for babies and children. Working with birth mothers, prospective adoptive parents and foster parents, we strive to make the connections that create families. Dedicated professionals ensure stability and security

Over the years, hundreds of foster parents, working with AGAPE, have provided shelter, along with love, stability and security, for the children placed in their care. Today, our dedicated foster parents continue to be trained and supported by full-time foster care professionals who have access to a full range of resources and services. A “forever home”

AGAPE has also placed many children in carefully screened and selected Christian adoptive homes. Some of these children were placed because adoption was the plan of choice. Others were in foster care and, when a return to their natural family was deemed impossible, adoption was chosen as a means of giving the child the stability of a “forever home.”

Assistance … a little, or a lot

In addition to its childcare outreach, AGAPE has focused on meeting the needs of hundreds of birth mothers who sought our assistance. Whether providing support during the emotional journey of placing a child in an adoptive home or simply training classes or mentoring for a new mother, AGAPE continues its longstanding tradition of offering ongoing support and assistance to birth mothers during and following their pregnancies. Working to improve the quality of life for those in need

Since 1969, AGAPE has assisted individuals and families through thousands of hours of Christian-based counseling by licensed counselors. Their goal, to improve the quality of life for those needing help, has never wavered. We have provided assistance for many situations, throughout all stages of life: the recently widowed struggling with grief, an adoptive family dealing with an attachment disorder, a teenager facing identity problems, or a couple wanting to communicate on a deeper level.

10/28/2026

We are so grateful for the Association of Ladies for Agape of North Alabama, who supports us year round with various fundraisers and events 🩵

10/27/2026

We are so grateful for Mr. Keith who comes weekly to make our office look beautiful! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication Mr. Keith!! 🌺🌸🌼

10/26/2026

Adoption is the third of AGAPE’s three main programs, connecting children with loving, permanent families while providing compassionate support to expectant parents considering an adoption plan.

At AGAPE, we walk alongside birth parents as they navigate the adoption process, ensuring they have the information, support, and space to make the decision that is right for them. We also guide prospective adoptive families through the home study process and beyond, preparing them for the joys and challenges of growing their family through adoption.

Adoption is more than building a family. It’s walking alongside children and parents with compassion, care, and support every step of the way. We are honored to be part of each family’s journey.

10/23/2026

We had a great time at UNA’s Social Work Intern/Career Fair! Thank you University of North Alabama for having us! We’re excited about at all the potential interns we got to meet 🤩

10/22/2026

Another one of AGAPE’s three main programs is foster care, where we support children who need a safe, loving place to stay while their families work toward stability and reunification. 💙

Foster parents play an essential role in providing consistency, care, and encouragement during an often difficult season in a child’s life. At AGAPE, we walk alongside foster families by providing guidance, resources, and ongoing support as they care for children and partner with birth families.

Foster care is about more than opening your home. It’s about opening your heart to a child and supporting the family behind them!

10/21/2026

AGAPE has three main programs, including one dedicated to supporting expectant mothers as they navigate pregnancy and make informed decisions about their birth plans.

Sometimes, mothers need access to resources, encouragement, and support to feel confident in their ability to parent. Other times, after thoughtful consideration, they may determine that making an adoption plan is the best choice for themselves and their child.

Every mother deserves to be met with compassion, empowered with information, and supported in making the decision that is right for her and her child. At AGAPE, we’re here to walk alongside mothers through these important decisions with care and understanding. 💙

10/19/2026

Thank You, Friends

This past year brought plenty of change to AGAPE, and we’re grateful to everyone who stayed with us through it. Your prayers, encouragement, generosity, and patience have meant more than you know.

We now have our full team in place! We’re already seeing the benefits of that stability, and we look forward to seeing them grow in the weeks and months ahead as we serve children and families.

Thank you for continuing to believe in AGAPE and the work God has given us to do.

09/27/2026

Connecting with Children — Part 2

Connection isn’t something we establish once. It’s something we keep building through everyday moments.

Be present. Giving a child our attention communicates, “You matter to me.”

Respond thoughtfully. Not every situation needs an immediate reaction. Pausing can help us respond rather than simply react.

Give children a voice. Listen to their thoughts, feelings, questions, and ideas, even when adults still make the final decision.

Repair, reflect, and readjust. We won’t get every interaction right. Healthy relationships make room for apologies, reconnection, and trying again.

These practices can help children feel valued, develop confidence, and grow toward independence. We can keep showing up and building connection one moment at a time.

09/25/2026

Connecting with Children — Part 1

Children don’t come with instruction manuals, and sometimes their behavior leaves us wondering, “What in the world do I do with this?”

Connection gives us a good place to start.

Be curious. Before assuming we know why a child did something, pause and wonder what may be happening underneath the behavior.

Balance nurture and structure. Children need compassion and warmth, but they also need predictable boundaries and expectations.

Meet needs. Sometimes behavior is a child’s way of communicating something they don’t yet have the words or skills to express.

Offer just enough help. Sometimes called scaffolding, this means helping a child accomplish something they can’t quite do alone, then gradually stepping back as they become more capable.

Take play seriously. Play is one of the important ways children learn, communicate, connect, and build relationships.

None of these require perfect parenting. They ask us to slow down enough to understand the child in front of us.

Next time: four more ways we can strengthen connection with the children in our lives.

09/23/2026

Don’t underestimate the ordinary moments.

The ride to school. A story before bed. Dinner around the table. Laughing at the same silly joke for the hundredth time. Showing up when you said you would.

Making a difference in a child’s life doesn’t always require something extraordinary.

Often, it’s the ordinary moments that tell a child:

“You’re important to me. I’m here. You can count on me.”

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, foster parent, adoptive parent, or another trusted adult, your presence matters.

Sometimes ordinary moments become extraordinary memories.

Address

103 Mountain Brook Boulevard
Madison, AL
35758

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12568594481

Website

http://www.agapecares.org/, https://www.agapecares.org/therapeutic-services

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