"My children and I have lived in Syracuse for several years now. One of the mainstays of my living here is the fellowship that I belong to. UCFkids offers my children a place to go and hang out on a Saturday morning/afternoon. They are given a lunch and also spend time with people who genuinely care about them. The workers at UCFkids encourage my children and also listen to them, which is so important! There are always great activities or field trips planned. They have been to the zoo, museums, parks and sledding with UCFkids. But more than that, a caring environment is available for them. My kids always come to me and tell me about the prayer requests they have and how they are able to ask God to help them. This has been a comfort to me enduring the pain of a divorce. UCFkids gave my youngsters an outlet during a time that was hard for them and me."

"My children love to go to UCFkids because they have fun while they are learning. Lesson activities are different from week to week. One week might be a skit or drama to get the message across. Another week an artist may draw as a story unfolds. Another week games and crafts may be used to teach a point. The kids also have the opportunity to be a part of the teaching as well by helping out in a drama. To be honest, what is not to like? I feel safe leaving my child in UCFkids' care and they have a great time. They want to go back. They want to participate and are learning about God and themselves in the process."