Vision, Mission, and Approach
Children’s Opportunity Foundation (COF) is a faith based Non-profit organization, dedicated to providing advocacy, care, and training for the families and children we serve.
The Vision of COF is to see strong families build strong communities in the surrounding areas.
The Mission of COF is to make a difference one child/family at a time.
The Approach of COF is to A.C.T (to advocate, care, and train) the at-risk children and their caregivers in their time of crisis.
"The more we grow in our understanding of the best care practices of at risk kids and orphan care we realize how much we need God’s grace to do this right."
Gene and Cheryl Witte (COF Co-Directors)
Our Story
2005
Children’s Opportunity was incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to meeting the needs of at-risk kids internationally and partnered with Bethesda Children’s Home in India.
2006
Bethesda Children’s Home opened its doors to 5 orphan children.
2011
Children’s Opportunity led its first team trip to India.
2014
We collaborated with Safe Families for Children and began working on providing assistance to vulnerable kids locally.
2016
Construction began on two homes with the goal of offering family based care for children in India. We collaborated with staff working with national volunteers.
2017
We collaborated with Back2Back ministries deepening the impact of holistic care to the children we serve.
2018
We collaborated with Lifeline Ministries and Project 1:27.