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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Meg has over 20 years of experience working in child welfare and joined ABCFOC as Executive Director in 2016. She oversees daily operations, focusing on program development, team leadership, and advancing our mission.
If Meg won the lottery tomorrow, she would take more vacations, eat out more, and keep working at ABCFOC!
Misty provides our children and families with MyLife to Home assessments services. She joined ABC in July 2024 with 20+ years of experience as a social worker.
Misty is an adoptive parent and former foster parent who loves theater and crafts.
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Heather is building our development efforts from the ground up. She joined ABC in the Spring of 2023 and brings 20+ years of marketing, communications, and fundraising experience with her.
When she was 5, Heather wanted to be Martha Stewart when she grew up. She even asked for a subscription to Martha Stewart Living magazine.
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.
