Special Needs Ministry
Ages Birth - 17 and Adults ages 18+
Here at First Baptist Forney we offer a Christ-centered environment with a person-centered emphasis that enables us to focus on the entire family's spiritual growth. We view special needs as a different ability rather than a disability. We believe it is all part of God’s plan to care, love and welcome children with special needs into our church fellowship and community.
Therefore, we consider it a privilege to offer this ministry and would love to speak with you regarding the needs of your child.
At FB Forney we currently offer an inclusion-buddy system and self-contained learning environment.
Sunday Bible Study
Special Needs Children's Bible Study Class, First Friends, is held on Sunday's at 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in Room D024.
Adult Bible Study Class for Family and Friends of Special Needs is held at 9:15 a.m. in Room D214.
VBX:BREAKER ROCK BEACH
June 9-June 13, 2024! VBX is free for all children entering kindergarten through completed 6th grade! We will have inclusion supports and a self-contain/sensory classroom for kiddos with special needs.
- Sun 6/9 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm at FBCF
- Mon 6/10 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm at FBCF
- Tue 6/11 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm at FBCF
- Wed 6/12 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm at FBCF
- Thu 6/13 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Family Night at Splash Kingdom Water Park in Canton, TX. All VBX registrants and their families may attend for FREE!
Volunteers are needed. Can be an adult or a student in our student ministry, completed grades 7 and up.
- Deadline to register as volunteer is June 2, 2024
- Must attend a training, two opportunities: Wednesday, May 22, 6:30-7:30pm in Forum- OR -Sunday, June 2, 4-5:00pm in Forum.
- Childcare is provided for the training sessions.
- T-shirt pickup for registered volunteers begins Sunday, May 5, before and after services in the Mall.
Click here to register as a participant or a volunteer
Special needs parents night out
Community-wide free event for parents of children with special needs ages 1 - 17. We want to provide parents with an evening off for some alone time and in return, we receive the blessing of working with and knowing your children. Child care and food will also be provided for siblings who are 12 years old and younger.
Our next PNO is Saturday, May 11: 4-7:00 p.m.
Click here to volunteer to serve
Parents Day/Night Out volunteers
Our Special Needs Ministry is dedicated to meeting the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of special needs children / teens and their families. We offer several community-wide, free Parents Night Out (PNO) dates throughout the year where your children are cared for in a loving and fun environment while parents enjoy a night out! This is for ages 0 to 17. Child care and food will also be provided for siblings who are 12 years old and younger.
Service Opportunity Link
We need multiple service providers during our Parents Night Out events. This is a great opportunity to give and receive. If you can serve, please email your contact information to Kacey Jackson.
Adult Special Needs Ministry
A ministry for ages 18 years and older. We host fun nights throughout the year called First Friends Connect!
First Friends Connect
Come ready for fun and fellowship with friends at our First Friends Connect Bowling Night!
Upcoming dates announced soon.
Authorization Forms
To enroll your child in our Special Needs Program, you will need to print and sign the forms below. Return them to the Church or email to .
Opportunities to Serve
If you would like to apply to be a Special Needs Buddy or work in this ministry, please click below to complete the serve application or contact Kacey.
Night to Shine
Thank you so much to all who served, donated and prayed over Night to Shine on Feb. 10, 2023. We can't wait until next year! Enjoy this recap video.
To learn more about our ministry for special needs children, watch the video below.
Staff
KaceyJackson is our Special Needs Ministry Director.
Click here to email Kacey.