“ Being part of the HGH Foster Care Program has reminded me to value the simplicity of joy and laughter .”
Teressa is relatively new to the HGH foster care program , but it has been her lifelong dream to be a foster parent . She is thrilled to provide a warm and enriching home to a young woman named Maria .
Teressa shares , “ Being part of the foster care program has been the most rewarding and meaningful experience I have encountered . It is amazing to see Maria feel that she finally has a place and family to call her own . There is nothing like being able to mentor your foster client and watch them reach milestones that would have not been possible otherwise . Maria and I spend time together as a family and are learning from one another each day . It has been an adventure being part of the adult foster program and a rewarding experience .”
Maria and Teressa
“ My life and my family ’ s life are forever changed from being part of this program .”
Ana had raised her three biological children when she decided she wanted to foster . And not just foster anyone , but two young men with special needs . Anthony and John came into Ana ’ s life twenty years ago .
Ana shares “ My biological children are now adults living on their own but were teenagers when Anthony and John came into our lives . They grew up together and view each other as siblings . We all spend time together for weekly dinners , holidays , and family vacations . The boys are not my clients but my sons .” Anthony and John are included and experience the joys of their home and family unit .
Ana with Anthony and John at Disneyland
Ana assists the boys with their daily activities such as cleaning , preparing meals , and money management . Ana shares “ The boys have become such a huge part of our family that we cannot imagine life without them .”
If you can see yourself as a foster parent , HGH is always looking for people who want to open their heart and home to an adult with special needs . We offer extensive training , one-on-one support , and a generous monthly stipend for every foster family . For more information , contact Lindsey Klaus at ( 619 ) 873-8209 or visit www . guidinghands . org .
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