Fostering Jesus Author Dr Robert Griffith (Pastor Bob Griffith) Advocates for Church-Based Foster Care Support Systems
Manassas, VA, 6th May 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Dr Robert Griffith, also known as Pastor Bob Griffith, is a leading voice among pastors and academics advocating for churches to take a structural role in supporting foster and kinship families. As the author of Fostering Jesus and a board member of Backyard Orphans, Dr Griffith works with congregations in Virginia and beyond to build the kind of practical infrastructure that makes a measurable difference for families navigating the foster care system.
Foster care in Virginia involves approximately 5,000 children at any given time, according to the Virginia Department of Social Services. Many foster families report a lack of community support as a primary factor in discontinuing care. Dr Griffith’s approach addresses this gap by helping churches b...