Youthfront's Presence-Centered Parenting and Caregiving Initiative is focused on helping parents and families actively engage in the Christian formation of their children. Funded by a Lilly Endowment Inc. Christian Parenting and Caregiving grant, these resources will assist families and congregations to engage children in spiritual formation through classic Christian practices.
Upcoming Events
Parenting In A Digital Age
Parenting today feels harder than ever, with rising anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming influence of social media shaping our kids' mental health and identity. How do we help them build resilience, find real belonging, and navigate a world that often pulls them away from true connection?
Join us for an insightful conversation on the impact of digital culture, the power of embodied relationships, and practical, faith-based strategies to create a healthier, more connected family life. Register for this free event!
Sort, package and hand out fresh fruits and vegetables to neighbors in need at the Franklin Center in Kansas City, KS, from 1-4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. You can serve for a two-hour block or the entire time. All ages!
Stay connected to the initiative by signing up for the monthly YF Family email newsletter and by downloading the Youthfront App, available for free in the App Store or Google Play.
Through this initiative, we are happy to offer these free resources to families and churches.
DAY CAMP FAMILY JOURNAL
Summer '24 found us joining in "The Great Journey" with our Day Campers. Through practical daily blessings, teaching and activities, campers explored the Book of Acts and how God's great love for everyone is meant to be shared. This companion journal gives families the opportunity to build on their camper's experience all while deepening their faith and the bond of family.
The theme for Camp 2024 was "The Great Journey". Campers explored the Book of Acts and how God's great love is an invitation to become part of God's family. Campers learned we belong to God and to each other. This family resource is designed to provide a connection to your camper through the same scriptures, reflection and prayer they experienced at camp and how to use this learning in everyday life.
In the Western Church, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. It's a reflection on the life of Jesus, his death and resurrection, and also prepares us for the joy of Easter.
Our hope over the six weeks of Lent, is that by the end, you and your family will have gained meaningful conversations and memories, as well as a deeper understanding of God’s profound love for you.
Throughout time, Advent has come to be represented by four key elements of the Christian life: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
Our hope with this Family Advent Guide is for you to create new memories through a practice of presence this Advent season. We invite you to use this guide in your family Advent experience.
Throughout time, Advent has come to be represented by four key elements of the Christian life: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
Our hope is for your group to create new memories through a practice of presence this Advent season. We invite you to use this guide as a springboard for your own Advent experience, or as a curriculum to guide your students.
Developed as a companion experience for parents of 1st-5th graders in Youthfront’s Day Camp, this journal provides five days of blessings, reflections, evening activities and prayers.
Our staff has decades of both hands-on parenting and youth ministry experience. Bring us your tough questions and we’re committed to coming alongside you.
Parenting and caregiving resources are distributed via the Youthfront App and through YF Family. Church resources are distributed via Youthfront’s congregational leader/youth worker email lists.
Youthfront's four-year project funded through Lilly Endowment's Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative is focused on helping families actively engage in the Christian formation of their children.
We are excited to produce and share resources to help parents, caregivers and congregations engage their children in spiritual formation through classic Christian practices. Youthfront’s initiative, Presence-Centered Parenting and Caregiving, will expand YF Family as a laboratory and launchpad for tools and resources. This initiative will engage Youthfront’s extensive church partnerships as well as the many parents and families involved in Youthfront’s programs.
Initiative Partners
Initiative Creative Team Members contributing to the resources and projects include:
Tina Harris
Mimi Keel
Lilly Lewin
Emily Rietema
Rev. Kara Root
Do you have questions? Please reach out so we can help.
