Donate - Starting Point Ministries

Give Them a Starting Point

Your tax-deductible donations to Starting Point Ministries help provide a solid fresh start to those facing abandonment, separation or divorce.

Your Support

Your support helps Starting Point Ministries provide important services to those facing abandonment, separation or divorce regardless of their means.
Everyone deserves a fresh start.

Create a Plan & Timeline

Hear client’s story and help navigate feeling overwhelmed and the trauma of divorce
Create a strategic plan, timeline and team that gives confidence over the pace & kindness of their divorce
Recommend and work alongside best licensed therapists and family/marriage/grief/trauma counselors as needed and assist in scholarships for payment

Legal Process

Educate on legal process, options, alimony & child support
Recommend and work alongside the best attorneys for their specific needs and goals, and assist in scholarships for payment
Guide to safety and orders of protection, if needed
Attend attorney meetings and court with client as their advocate, thinking partner & emotional support
Advocate for client/children’s needs with their attorney to make sure they are well represented
Guidance on a Pro Se or “Do It Yourself” Divorce

Financial Blueprint

Debt/Assets – Help discover and organize financial documents to create a court-approved financial statement and plan for a successful settlement
Budget – Help create a decisive list of expenses and needs for possible alimony and/or child support
Assess value of family or spousal personal business to assist attorney, mediator or court in equitable division
Work with a certified financial planner to insure that the long-term financial needs are satisfied

Children

Create co-parenting plans, schedules and healthy communication with other parent to emotionally safeguard children
Create a timeline and a transition strategy of what and how to tell the children about the divorce
Child Support: Gather and analyze paystubs and healthcare to determine child support need and income
Provide Co-Parenting classes and education

Family Home

Determine the value, debt, repairs and maintenance needed of the family home and the financial and emotional impact of who keeps the house or rental.
Help client decide how to equitably divide family assets and home items
Assist clients in selling or searching for new places to live that fit within their budgets
Provide clients with other options relating to the proper timing and best practices for refinancing the existing home if removal of a spouse from a deed after divorce is needed

Spirituality

Guide clients spiritually through this season by scripture, encouragement and visioning to reveal God’s plan for their lives
Encourage them to join one of Starting Point Ministries Support Groups
Provide Tools for self-awareness through Christ, healing and growth

Future Employment/Income

Determine education & skills needs for higher paying positions
Provide job placement referrals

Social Reconnection

Direct them to social and spiritual communities where they can thrive as individuals and/or single parents