Being foster parents brought many beautiful children into our home. Each experience was precious—soul-stretching and heart-crushing all at once. Yet, no matter how difficult, the pain and discomfort never outweighed the deep fulfillment of providing love and stability to a child in need.
During this time, we had the opportunity to meet some of the parents who had temporarily lost custody of their children. We saw their desire to make better choices, but we also witnessed their immense struggle to change their circumstances. Many of them lacked the family stability, healthy relationships, and support systems necessary to rebuild. Without a strong foundation to lean on, the path forward felt like an insurmountable climb—with few there to help them up.
As foster parents, our priority was always the safety and well-being of the children in our care. In some cases, that meant supporting a difficult but necessary separation. Yet in other situations, we saw that children could be better served by strengthening and supporting their parents—helping families heal before removal became the only option.
These experiences began to shape our belief in the power of community, mentorship, and early intervention. Because sometimes, the best way to help a child is to lift up the family around them.
Today, Hand in Hand has grown into a vibrant community-based program dedicated to preventing individual and family crises by connecting anyone in need with essential support.
We assist young and single mothers feeling overwhelmed, single fathers balancing work and family, and the elderly facing isolation. We also support those struggling with anxiety and depression, individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration, and youth aging out of the foster system. It’s for anyone that could use a healthy connection.
Whether you need help accessing resources, receiving guidance, a listening ear, or a supportive network, Hand in Hand is here to help. No one should face life’s challenges alone—we’re here to lift each other up.