Today, we come together to honor Rebecca and Charles, remarkable individuals who have dedicated 19 years of their lives to foster care. Their unwavering commitment to providing loving homes for vulnerable children has made an immeasurable impact in our community. As they embark on their final year as licensed foster parents, we express our deepest gratitude for their service and the profound care and love they have given selflessly to each child they have nurtured. Rebecca, Charles, and their family will forever hold a special place in our hearts as valued members of our LSF family.

Years of Dedication and Service:

For nearly two decades, Rebecca and Charles have served as valuable members of our professional team, exemplifying the true spirit of foster care. Their dedication and motivation have shone through as they have opened their hearts and homes to numerous children, providing them with a safe and loving environment. Their commitment to ensuring each child finds a forever home has been unwavering, and their efforts have transformed the lives of those in their care.

A Lasting Impact:

The impact that Rebecca, Charles, and their family have had on the children in our community is immeasurable. By offering a stable and nurturing environment, they have provided a strong foundation for growth, healing, and development. The love, support, and guidance they have selflessly given have undoubtedly shaped the lives of the children they have cared for, leaving an indelible mark that will endure long into the future.

Respect and Honor:

While we understand and respect Rebecca and Charles’s decision to conclude their foster care journey this year, we want to emphasize the profound impact they have had on our community. Their unwavering dedication and selflessness have been an inspiration to all those who have had the privilege of working with them. We honor their tireless efforts, knowing that the legacy they leave behind will continue to inspire others to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

A Part of Our Family:

Rebecca, Charles, and their family will always be cherished members of our LSF family. Their contributions have been invaluable, and their presence has enriched our community in immeasurable ways. While we bid farewell to their official role as licensed foster parents, we know that their impact will continue to resonate for years to come.

Gratitude and Appreciation:

On behalf of the entire LSF team, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rebecca and Charles for their years of dedicated service, love, and care. We recognize and honor the sacrifices they have made and the countless lives they have touched. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for being shining examples of compassion and generosity. You will always be a part of our family, and your legacy of love will continue to inspire us all.

Rebecca and Charles’s 19 years of dedication and service in foster care have left an indelible mark on our community. Their commitment to providing loving homes and a bright future for vulnerable children is nothing short of extraordinary. As they embark on their final year, we express our deepest gratitude and admiration for their selfless contributions. Rebecca, Charles, and their family will forever be remembered for their love, care, and unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those in need.

Jessica has been a foster and adoptive parent for five years. She has fostered many children in this time. She has also adopted and is in the process of adopting another child.  Jessica allows the children to grow and express themselves.  She is a very warm hearted and caring person. Jessica not only has children in her home she also works with children daily as she is a daycare specialist. Jessica has been willing to help the biological families to maintain connections by doing such things as phone calls, zoom visits, or facetime calls.  She is supportive of parents and helps them in any way she can to be successful.  She wants to help parents and to let the children be loved for the time that their parents need to get their lives stable.  We are grateful to have her as a loving foster parent on our team.  Thank you so much Jessica.

Justin and Sarah have been licensed foster parents for almost 7 years. They have fostered 21 children including many sibling groups and have provided a sibling group with permanency.  They have assisted with supervising family visits and transporting children to visits and appointments.  They have been involved in the reunification process for many children that have been placed with them and they continue to have relationships with some of those families.  They provide a loving and supportive environment for the children placed in their care and advocate for them to ensure they receive the services needed to help them to thrive.  Thank You Justin and Sarah for going above and beyond in supporting children in need and their families.

Alyssa & Brent have been licensed for 7 months. They have fostered 10 children in the short time they have been foster parents. They are very caring and have provided exceptional care of the children they have had in their home.  Alyssa & Brent have put focus on trying to keep siblings together.  Alyssa & Brent treat the foster children as their own and make sure that everyone is treated equally.  In addition to the care, they give our children personally their family has committed to helping the agency as well.  Their son arranged a fundraiser to benefit the Camelot program at his job raising just over $800.  They have also assisted by being a part of our foster parent mentor program and hosting the first monthly in person meeting for foster parent support groups. We are so lucky and grateful to have them.

Raven has been licensed since February 2022. Raven has jumped into her role as a foster parent and advocate for children 0-17 with an eagerness that we are lucky to witness! Raven connects with children of many backgrounds and special needs to help them feel comfortable and safe throughout a difficult time in their lives. She is attentive and informed in all the decisions she makes for her children, always filling the gap where she sees a need. Raven acknowledges and works diligently to have a strong relationship with biological families so that she can build a larger family unit within a child’s life. Children’s Network is excited to see Raven continue to impact the lives of children in our communities and want to thank her for all her hard work!

Heather is a single mom, with an 8 y/o biological son. She has been a licensed foster home for 4 years. She has taken in numerous long-term placements, adopted a 2 y/o beautiful little girl in 2020 and is in the process of adopting her current foster child, a 2y/o little boy. Being a single parent with a full-time job can be challenging and when you add foster care into the mix, life becomes quiet the adventure. Even with her busy schedule she is always eager to help when she can as she knows our children need a safe haven while their families work on getting better.  While at her home doing a recent visit and siting at the dining room table, a woman with a couple of children walked through the front and made herself at home in the living room. When I asked Heather who that was, she said “See her son over there? He was my 1st placement and we have become close friends”. Caring for a foster child is one thing. Supporting, befriending, and maintaining a positive and mentoring relationship with the child’s family is special. This past Christmas, Heather invited a 16 y/o girl, foster child, into her home for the holidays. The child was placed at a local shelter.  Heather met this teen several years ago when was placed with a friend of Heather’s. She didn’t want her to have to spend the holidays in the shelter.  Heather is one of a kind and we are so lucky to have her on our team.  Thank you, Heather.