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.
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.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Tiyona started at ABC in 2022. Prior to that, she worked for Big Brothers Big Sisters for 16 years. She has worked with children professionally since graduating from the University of Delaware in 2002.
The most inspiring part of her job is creating a bond with the children she supports, seeing their strength, and watching them open up despite what they’ve endured.
Yasmine works directly with children and families, helping them build connections. Yasmine joined the ABC team in 2022 after graduating from Cabrini University with a bachelor’s in social work.
When Yasmine was 5, she was pretty sure she’d be a pediatrician when she grew up.
