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.
Venus’ role includes supporting connections between children and families of all types. After leaving corporate America in 2007, Venus worked with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, domestic violence, and homelessness before joining the ABC team in 2022.
In another life, Venus is pretty sure she was a (rich) socialite.
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.
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.
1307 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
302-746-7265
Fax: 302-746-7343
805 S. Dupont Boulevard
Milford, DE 19963
302-725-5008
Fax: 302-725-5164