Meet Laura, our Foster Closet Director!
My husband and I have been foster parents in Onondaga County for several years. Our journey began after hearing the heartfelt story of a 16-year-old child in care who shared the challenges and hardships he faced. Through my work in early intervention, I gained deeper insight into the lives of families involved in the foster system, including both kinship and traditional foster homes. This experience showed us the critical need for support, and we knew fostering was something we could do.
Over the last four years, we have welcomed numerous children into our home, each leaving a profound impact on our lives. We’ve experienced it all; devastating losses, the joy of reunifications and we are now in the process of adopting. My passion for foster care has only grown stronger with time, and I felt called to do more. Foster Hope New York has become a vital part of my life, and I am deeply committed to its mission. I’m incredibly excited to see how the organization continues to grow and make a difference!
A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER
I still remember when Laura first started attending our support groups. It didn’t take long to see that she always had her children’s best interests at heart. Her dedication, warmth, and drive to make a difference in the foster care system were immediately evident. As time went on, Laura’s enthusiasm for creating change grew, and she became more involved in the work we’re doing here at Foster Hope.
This past fall, Laura stepped into the role of Foster Closet Director and hit the ground running. She worked tirelessly to secure the largest number of donations we’ve ever received to date (and we’re still figuring out where to store it all!). With great care and passion, Laura ensures that every care bag leaving our doors is thoughtfully packed with the essentials each child needs.
Outside of her role with Foster Hope, Laura juggles so much. She works part-time as an occupational therapist, is a foster mom to two little ones under five, and is about to welcome a new baby into the world any day now. She truly has her hands full, yet she continues to pour so much of her heart into this organization.
We are beyond grateful for all that Laura has contributed to Foster Hope NY. Her dedication and compassion inspire us all. Please join me in celebrating everything she’s accomplished and wishing her well as she prepares for this exciting new chapter with her growing family!