Elizabeth has been a licensed foster home for 2 years, since she joined the Camelot Community Team.  Elizabeth wanted to give children a chance to flourish and grow and decided she would care for and love the children who were placed with her.  Elizabeth provides them with understanding and nurturing qualities as she helps them to develop intellectually and emotionally.   She advocates for the best interests of the children in her care especially when it comes to safety and their well-being.  Elizabeth Couch is a community member who has pride in her family and each time a child is brought into her home, she knows that she will give that child her devotion.  She feels that she has a purpose and that is to give children a chance to continue to thrive in this world.

In the short time Michele has been licensed, she has stepped up and assisted with short term care for 7 children. She has been a great asset to the agency in emergency situations. She has demonstrated the ability to manage challenging behaviors through her compassion and patience. We are very fortunate and appreciative to have Michele on our team! Thank you Michele for your dedication and commitment.

Camelot is thrilled to feature Hank and Briana. They are sweet, wholesome, and competent caregivers who have demonstrated a selflessness in their commitment to serving as a resource family. They have assisted with children of all ages, with various behavioral challenges, and have been incredibly adaptable to the many unexpected turns and unknowns that can come with child welfare. They continue to prioritize what is best for the children in their care and maintain a strong partnership with birth families and the professional team—and with an unshakable positive mindset all the while! Thank you, Hank and Briana!

Heather has been a licensed foster parent for 3 years. She has fostered 8 children and has provided one child with a forever family. She is willing to help with short-term and long-term placements. She provides a loving and supportive home for the children placed in her care. Heather works well with birth families and the professional team. She advocates for the children placed in her care to ensure they receive the services needed to help them to thrive. She continues to be a support system to birth families of children placed in her care that have been reunified. Thank You Heather for all you do for our foster children and their families.

Shantia has been a foster parent since 2020.  Shantia works hard, every day, to maintain family connections for the children in her home, going above and beyond with planning, traveling and making memorable experiences that her children will remember forever.  She works diligently to make sure biological families are involved and have support from her, as well as her extended family.  Shantia is an amazing role model and advocates for children in her home to ensure they have the healthiest and happiest lives.  She works professionally and respectfully with all involved in her foster care journey, learning more and more every day.  Children’s Network is very grateful to have her as a foster parent!  Thank you Shantia!

Carrie and Steven have been licensed since 2018 with Lutheran Services Florida. They have been such valuable members of the professional team. They are open and willing to work with birth parents as they value the connection between a child and their birth family and continue to be a resource and support beyond reunification. This dedication to children extends to providing a forever home if in the child’s best interest. It is with great honor to nominate this family for Foster Friday as they deserve all the recognition.