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.
Pepper has been with ABC since 2016 and loves to spread joy throughout the Wilmington office. Her primary responsibilities include getting attention, checking every office for treats, taking naps during meetings, and encouraging everyone to take a walk outside. Pepper is thrilled to be a member of the team and has no plans for retirement, despite her advanced years. Her role keeps her young!
Cindy has been with ABCFOC since 2016. She has a master’s degree in psychology and is certified in Reality Therapy. Cindy has over 30 years of experience in the child welfare system. She believes that our families should never feel alone in their adoption journey.
Best Piece of Advice: Treat others with the platinum rule as opposed to the golden rule. The platinum rule states, “do unto others, wherever possible, as they would want to be done to them.”
Venus’ role includes supporting connections between children and families of all types. After leaving corporate America in 2007, Venus worked with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, domestic violence, and homelessness before joining the ABC team in 2022.
In another life, Venus is pretty sure she was a (rich) socialite.
Misty provides our children and families with MyLife to Home assessments services. She joined ABC in July 2024 with 20+ years of experience as a social worker.
Misty is an adoptive parent and former foster parent who loves theater and crafts.
