About Defend the Fatherless

Defend the Fatherless offers wrap around support to foster, adoptive and kinship families in York County, SC and surrounding areas. 

We offer dynamic programming that supports families throughout their entire journey of caring for a child in crisis.


Defend the Fatherless offers a variety of family support programs including: The Foster Closet, Connection Events, a Mental Health Scholarship, an Adoption Grant, Back 2 School assistance and our signature Santa’s Helper Program.  


Defend Team Values

  • Must believe in the call of James 1:27 to the lives of all believers and possess a passion for caring for vulnerable children and families

  • Must value team and be willing to collaborate with other Defend staff, volunteers and board members.  This includes being willing to listen and respect opinions of other team members and collaborate to make decisions for the betterment of the organization as a whole.

  • Must value generosity and hospitality toward the families we serve.

  • Must be flexible with time, schedule and ways of thinking.

Current Opportunities

Defend the Fatherless is currently recruiting for the two roles listed below. 

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Dynamic Defend Team pleas submit resume and letter of interest to CSund@defendthefatherless.org.  We will be conducting interviews in October.