FOSTER FRIDAY
🌟Amanda & Phillip, Our Amazing Foster Parents! 🌟
We are thrilled to introduce Amanda and Phillip, dedicated foster parents who have opened their hearts and home to two foster children, along with raising their three biological children. With a deep understanding of trauma-informed parenting and child development, they go above and beyond to support the medical, emotional, educational, and developmental needs of the children in their care.
Amanda and Phillip are not only outstanding caregivers but also vital members of the professional team, serving as mentors to the children’s biological families. Their compassion, dedication, and tireless advocacy make a world of difference. We are truly grateful to have them as part of our foster community!
Introducing Marilyn & Cole
We are thrilled to welcome Marilyn & Cole into the Camelot family! Initially licensed as foster parents for the 0-4 age group, they went above and beyond to help a teenage girl in need of placement.
This young lady has been in their home for a few weeks now and, despite some struggles before arriving, she is doing well under their care. We are incredibly grateful to have Marilyn & Cole as part of our team, providing love and support to our children.
Thank you, Marilyn & Cole, for your dedication and kindness. Welcome to the Camelot family! 💖
Introducing Tatiana and Erikka
Tatiana and Erikka have been foster parents since December 2020. The two were initially motivated to foster to ensure that every child in their community would have a safe place to sleep and a family to come home to while in foster care.
Just recently the family provided a forever home for three children that they had in their care for over a year through adoption. Tatiana and Erikka have expressed that they are happy to continue to foster and welcome new children into their family and home.
Throughout their fostering journey, they have cared for children ages 0-17 and have worked closely with birth parents whenever possible to get their children back home safely. The caregivers take pride in the relationship that they are able to maintain with the teens that have left their home as well as the birth parents that they have worked with in the past. Thank you both for all you do for our children and families. LSF is lucky to have you!
Introducing Carolyn and Guy
Scott and Amy have been licensed foster parents since December 2021.In their time fostering they have actively worked with children in their care as well as their birth families. Both caregivers are passionate about advocating for the children in their home and providing them with the love and support they need. They have been such valuable member of the professional team and well deserving of the recognition of Foster Friday. Lutheran Services is lucky to have such a dedicated family on their team.
Introducing Myra and Mark
Myra and Mark have been caring for our children in care for several years. They have cared for 8 children during their fostering journey and have provided them with stability and love while in their care. They have also worked diligently to keep siblings together and currently have a sibling group of 3 children. They work closely with all parties and understand the importance of family connections. Thank you, Myra, and Mark. We appreciate all you do for our children in care and feel blessed to have you as a part of our Camelot team.
Meet Digna
Digna is a newer licensed foster parent – only 4 short months. But in that timeframe, she has opened her home to several children needing respite, emergency, and short-term placements. She currently has three children in her home and was able to reunify two sisters to be together again in one home as they were previously separated. Since having these little ones, she has gone above and beyond for her children and always makes sure their best interests are first. She works well with biological family members and the professional team. She recently took the children to Disney for the first time, and they had an absolute blast. Trips such as these will be sure to be memories that they will cherish for a lifetime. Digna is quick to help others without ever asking for help herself. The foster mother has been wonderful to partner alongside with and represents the true mission that is foster care. She is loving, kind, generous, and caring towards everyone she encounters – she shows her love for others and her community on a daily basis. Her favorite part is seeing how the children love on her just as much as she loves on them.
