Lauren and Wayne have been licensed foster parents since September 2016. Lauren and Wayne are extremely warm and loving foster parents, who are dedicated to helping each child that is placed in their home find permanency. The foster parents have demonstrated their ability to work with birth families and adoptive families successfully and maintain relationships after children have left their home. The family’s passion for fostering is admirable and inspiring.

Mark and Myra are a newer foster family who have jumped in headfirst to assist with the children in our community. They have opened their arms to teenagers and sibling groups, committed to short-term and long-term care, and have modeled excellent parenting skills. Mark and Myra are wholly dedicated to each child that joins their home, and truly treat them as a member of the family. They are proactive in their advocacy for each child’s needs and fully assist in the facilitation of services for them. Myra and Mark are an excellent team as parents, and partner effectively with the professional team. We are privileged to have them on our team and thrilled to see how they continue to grow as foster parents!

Mark and Myra are a newer foster family who have jumped in headfirst to assist with the children in our community. They have opened their arms to teenagers and sibling groups, committed to short-term and long-term care, and have modeled excellent parenting skills. Mark and Myra are wholly dedicated to each child that joins their home, and truly treat them as a member of the family. They are proactive in their advocacy for each child’s needs and fully assist in the facilitation of services for them. Myra and Mark are an excellent team as parents, and partner effectively with the professional team. We are privileged to have them on our team and thrilled to see how they continue to grow as foster parents!

Lisa and Ezekiel have been a foster parent for 10 years.  They have committed a decade of their lives to helping children in need.  Both Ezekiel and Lisa are passionate about helping children in need and giving them a safe and stable place to live.  They love fostering and treat the children in their home like their family.  Lisa and Ezekiel have had several placements over the years.  We appreciate their dedication as fostering requires a lot of patience, understanding, flexibility and passion.

Jeanna and Kyle have been licensed foster parents since January 2019. They have a passion for keeping siblings together and providing a safe, loving environment for children in need. They always do what they can to make sure that a child’s needs are met and that their best interests are always put first. They are willing to have a mentoring relationship with biological parents and families, and have done so in the past. Jeanna and Kyle have helped with doctor appointments, therapy, visits, transporting, etc. –whatever is needed, they get it done. Seeing them provide care and love to children in care represents the true mission that is foster care.

Ms. Motley has been licensed since 2009. She has cared for countless children over the years and adopted a sibling group of two. Ms. Motley continues to open her heart and home to more children in need.  She is an asset to the child welfare team as she welcomes children in her home, treats them as family, and advocates for the child. Ms. Motley understands the foster care system and has a deep understanding and respect for preserving the child’s family connections and relationships. She supports reunification by working closely with birth parents, offering support, transporting and supervising visits. Ms. Motley is truly valued as a foster parent and member of the professional team. It is with great honor to nominate Ms. Motley for Foster Friday as she deserves this recognition.