On a quiet evening in May, 2010, an orientation for the CHOSEN Treatment Foster Care Program was being held at Redland Baptist Church in
Gaithersburg, Maryland. We had many referrals for children in need of homes from Montgomery County Department of Social Services that year and were making an effort to recruit interested families from the faith community to help. As we began the session with one couple in attendance, anticipating more to arrive late, we ended with the one couple just the same! This has taught us to
always be thankful for who is attendance and ready to hear and respond.
This young couple, who did not have children at the time, were certified as foster parents in
September of 2010. Since that time they have
fostered 10 children. Of these 10 kids, they adopted 2, a brother and sister, 3 were reunified with their families, 3 are now placed in other foster homes and 2 remain in their home. Oh, and they gave birth to their baby girl in April, 2014.
It has been a true joy to see this family grow. They have told us many time that this is their calling to open up their homes to children in need. They have forever changed these young lives in
answering “the call” and have contributed to the long legacy of care in the history books of this Agency!
By Debbie Marini, Executive Director