A Better Chance for Our Children is dedicated to providing permanency for children. We focus on finding families for waiting children, most from foster care and many with special needs. We believe that through education and support, families can develop the skills necessary to provide a stable, nurturing environment for these children. We prioritize this training and support so that waiting children have a better chance of overcoming the trauma they have experienced. We believe that all children deserve a chance to be the best people they can be and, to achieve this, it is in a child’s best interest to be with a properly trained and supportive family.
Laurie has been with ABCFOC from the beginning and has over 30 years of experience in adoption and foster care. She provides support to families throughout their journey of adoption or permanent guardianship.
If she won the lottery tomorrow, Laurie would locate a vacation home in Florida to share with family and friends.
Kim is passionate about serving the children and families in our foster and adoptive community. She joined ABC in the Spring of 2019 and feels that working in the field of child welfare can be emotionally demanding but also incredibly rewarding!
Favorite quote: “Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.” ― Barbara De Angelis
Amanda keeps the office running smoothly and assists with accounting and billing. She also oversees the Wilmington Rec-n-Respite program. She joined ABC in 2022 after 6 years in banking and 2 years as a stay-at-home parent to her children.
Best Piece of Advice: “This too shall pass.” It is helpful to keep in mind that the stress will subside, and to just focus on what you can control.
Cindy offers support to children and families as they explore their foster care/adoption journey. She has 5+ years of nonprofit experience and joined ABC in 2023.
When Cindy was 5, she was pretty sure that she would be a Pediatric Neuromuscular Doctor when she grew up, until she was old enough to understand the amount of schooling that would be required of her.
