The Twig
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OUR  HISTORY

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2018

We began our 127 Project, named for the verse James 1:27 
"Religion that God, our Father,  accepts as pure and
faultless is this, to look after orphans". 
We now have the ability to take The Twig to
​group homes that cannot come to us.

2017

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In 2017 our numbers increased, totaling 1,509 client
visits that year, requiring us to move to a new location. 
We also hired our first full time employee to help us
spread the word to our community about what we do.

2016

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May 2016.  We opened our doors to children in
​foster care.  We had 466 client visits that year.

1998

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Our Inspiration

In March of 1998, Lloyd and Dianne got a phone call that there was a baby girl that needed a family.
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She was in the foster care program and was considered a hard to place child.  Luckily she had a praying foster mother.  This woman prayed that she would find this baby a family and she went to the Department of Children and Families and found Lloyd and Dianne's file.  That file had been untouched in the office for  almost a year, waiting for this foster mom to find it.

​You may understand now why foster families mean so much to them.  Why they believe that these families are doing the work of the Father.

 We believe prayer can make a difference in the lives of these children.  In ministering to their foster families by encouraging them and loving on them while striving to meet their very real needs  we can show them the love of Christ.

826 Pinebrook Road - Venice, FL  34285
(941) 220-7958



The Twig is a ministry of The Twig Cares, Inc., a 501(c)3 charity.
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A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services
by calling toll-free within the state.  Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.  
1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) Registration Number CH33398


  • Who We Are
    • Our Mission/Our Vision
    • Our History
    • Our Board
    • Our Staff
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • What We Do
    • Shopping Days
    • New Placement Appointments
    • The 127 Project
    • TwigBox
  • Branching Out
  • How to Help
    • Volunteer
    • Give
    • Pray
  • Events
    • Our Calendar
    • Drop Off Days
    • The Twig Online Auction
    • Turkey Trot for The Twig 5K and Fun Run
    • Cheers to Our Champions
    • A Taste for The Twig
  • Registration
    • Foster Families
    • TwigBox for Former Foster Youth
  • Wish List
  • Media
    • Media
    • Blog