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.
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.
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.
Amberly manages the daily office tasks at our Milford Office. She joined ABC in February 2023 and brings over 15 years office management experience.
When she was 5, Amberly was pretty sure she’d be a bus driver when she grew up.
Amy has been with ABCFOC since 2012, starting her career with the agency as an Adoption Case Manager. Amy has extensive knowledge of the impact of early trauma, grief and loss, and adoption-related challenges. She provides individual and family therapy services.
Amy has an immense love for animals. If she were to win the lottery tomorrow, she would open up an animal rescue and possibly a cat cafe!
