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.
Sharia joined ABCFOC in 2021, driven by a passion for helping others. She previously volunteered with AmeriCorps and worked at Habitat for Humanity.
At 5, Sharia was pretty sure she’d be a lawyer when she grew up, but she\’s grateful for her psychology education & current career.
Emily started ABCFOC in 2025. She plays a role in managing office operations and supporting our team of specialists. Previously she worked as a manager and worked in hospitality and customer service for about 15 years.
When she was 5, Emily was pretty sure she’d be a veterinarian when she grew up.
Cindy offers support to children and families as they explore their foster care/adoption journey. She has 5+ years of nonprofit experience and joined ABC in 2023.
When Cindy was 5, she was pretty sure that she would be a Pediatric Neuromuscular Doctor when she grew up, until she was old enough to understand the amount of schooling that would be required of her.
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.
