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.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Nikki provides counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. Nikki has been involved with A Better Chance for Our Children for over 15 years and specializes in supporting foster and adoptive families through a trauma-informed approach.
She loves all animals but has a special affinity for cats.
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
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.”
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.
