Hannah Beth Nielsen, MSW, CSW

02/12/2025

Interested in learning about foster care needs in the Baton Rouge area? Read this article written by Hannah Beth Nielsen, our Baton Rouge Foster Care & Adoption Specialist, to learn more! Would you like to stay updated on foster care ministry in the Baton Rouge area? Follow Hannah Beth Nielsen, MSW, CSW to get connected with local events, resources, and opportunities to serve!

02/11/2025

SUPPORT GROUP IS BACK!!!
We are so excited to host of first support group back. It will be March 2nd at 8pm CST on zoom. There is no cost; we just ask that you sign up through the link.
See ya in the zoom room!💜

02/11/2025

Interesting in fostering or serving in the foster care system? Come join us to learn more!

Baton Rouge Region: Join us for foster parent orientation at Crosspoint Baptist Church on February 20, 2025, at 6:30pm! Whether you are interested in becoming a foster parent or are just interested in learning how to support the foster care community, this meeting is for you. Come learn how you can get involved.
To register, scan the QR code or click here: https://form.jotform.com/211716939871971

11/06/2024

Good resource for parents!

‼️PARENTS‼️
We are having an “ask a bio kid” night for parents for Siblings Supporting Siblings!
We are so excited for this event!

Current foster parents: my hope is that this can give you a little more insight of what your child may be feeling/what they could go through.

Prospective foster parents: my hope is that you can answer the question “ what will happen to my bio kids if we foster?”

Parents, come with any questions you may want or have wanted to ask a biological kid who grew up in a foster home.

When: November 18, 2024 at 8:00PM CST
Where: Zoom!

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/243105157446049
Once you sign up, the link will be sent to your email.
Hope to see you on screen!💜

11/06/2024

It’s not too late to register! I would love for you to join us!

Baton Rouge Region is hosting Foster Parent Orientation this Thursday, November 7th from 6:30-8:00PM at CrossPoint Baptist Church. This is a fantastic way to learn more information about foster care, foster parenting, and how to serve the local foster care community. Orientation is the first step to your fostering journey, and we would love to walk this journey with you. To register, scan the QR code below or use the following link: https://form.jotform.com/21171693987197

10/23/2024

Pure Religion Sunday is coming up fast! This is why we do what we do💛

Why Pure Religion Sunday?
Throughout the Bible, we see God's heart for the vulnerable, hurting, and overlooked. James 1:27 says, "Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."
Children depend on adults to meet their every need, and when that does not happen, children become the most vulnerable among us.
The seemingly small act of a church acknowledging the vulnerable, hurting and overlooked children in their own communities and throughout the world can be the first step towards the "pure religion" described in the book of James and throughout Scripture. Pure Religion Sunday can inspire Christians to live in ways that are decisively different and set apart and embody self-giving service for the orphan, widow, and others in distress. Holy, and helpful.
Make plans now to recognize Pure Religion Sunday in your church on Sunday November 10, or any Sunday in November.
Do you have questions? We'd love to talk with you - send us a message!

10/23/2024

Come join me for orientation! Refreshments will be provided.

Baton Rouge Region is having a Foster Parent Orientation Thursday, November 7th from 6:30-8:00PM at CrossPoint Baptist Church. This is a fantastic way to learn more information about foster care, foster parenting, and how to serve the local foster care community. Orientation is the first step to your fostering journey, and we would love to walk this journey with you. To register, scan the QR code below or use the following link: https://form.jotform.com/211716939871971

10/23/2024

Welcome to my page!
I’m Hannah Beth Nielsen, Foster Care and Adoption Specialist for Connect 1 Child in the Baton Rouge region. With a personal background as a biological child of a foster family, I’m deeply passionate about foster care and adoption. As a Christian, I firmly believe in our responsibility to support orphans in times of need, and I believe the church is uniquely positioned to provide this care.

If you’re currently fostering, exploring the fostering journey, or interested in supporting foster and adoption ministries, this page is for you. Please feel free to share with others who may be interested.