Our Mission

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.

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Meet the Team


  • Dan Edgar

    Chief Financial Officer

    Dan is married to Mary Lou Edgar, the Founder of A Better Chance for Our Children.  Dan and Mary Lou have 5 children, 3 were adopted including 2 from Foster Care.  Dan worked for the DuPont Company for 36 years. He attended UVA where he earned a BA in Economics and an MBA from the Darden School.

  • Yasmine Smith

    Child and Family Specialist

    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.

  • Pam Starling

    Child and Family Specialist, Program Coordinator for Milford Rec-n-Respite

     Prior to joining ABC in 2018, Pam was a Family Crisis Therapist with the Division of Family Services, where she retired after 25 years of service. Pam provides direct services to children in the foster care system and oversees the Milford Rec-n-Respite program.

     If we held an office talent show, Pam would wow everyone with her Mime Praise Dance and acting talent. 

  • Amanda Bright

    Wilmington Office Manager & Program Coordinator for Wilmington Rec-n-Respite 

    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.

Get in Touch

Wilmington Location

1307 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809

Office

302-746-7265
Fax: 302-746-7343

Milford Location

805 S. Dupont Boulevard
Milford, DE 19963

Office

302-725-5008 
Fax: 302-725-5164