Making Sense of Your Worth
“They started to see that their value was inherent. It wasn’t something that could be taken away.” This reflection was just one of many powerful ones that Meredith Hall, MSW, Intake Specialist and Care Manager for Chosen, had as she guided a group of girls through a program called Making Sense of Your Worth. Developed […]
Annette Williamson Story
Rediscovering Strength: Annette and DJ’s Journey of Healing Annette never imagined she would be raising another child at this stage in her life. A longtime educator and a woman of deep faith, she had poured her heart into raising her children, guiding students in her classroom, and serving her community. But when her grandson, DJ, […]
The Miller Family
A Journey of Connection: How the Millers Found Hope with Chosen When Andrea and Troy Miller decided to expand their family by adopting Kaden, they were determined to create a safe, loving home for him, even as they navigated the unexpected complexities of their new family dynamic. My own “launch” has stalled at times—maybe you […]
The Monroe Family
A New Beginning for a Kinship Family When Steve and his wife Angela suddenly found themselves welcoming their nephew into their home, they didn’t expect the road ahead to be easy. With three sons in their home, adding a new child was a significant shift. But there was a deeper challenge: their nephew had experienced […]
Sara and Kyle Hill
Growing Together: Building a Stronger Family Through Love and Learning Sara and Kyle’s journey began as foster parents taking short-term placements, offering care for a few weeks at a time. But everything changed when they received the call about three siblings who needed a long-term home. That placement, which came with unique challenges, eventually turned […]
The Donald Family
New Parents, New Paths: The Donald Story When Sarah and Leo welcomed their three-year-old nephew, Ethan, into their lives, they sensed a profound shift ahead. Guided by a deep commitment to family and love, they were eager to provide him with a stable home. However, having never parented a child before, they were venturing into […]
The Ramos Family
From Grief to Gain: The Ramos Family’s Story Sofia Ramos has faced many challenges head-on during the course of her life with courage and determination. Her journey to working with Chosen began long before she decided to become a foster parent. It began with a cancer diagnosis. Of course, the diagnosis turned her life upside […]
The Davis Family
For Mark and Sarah Davis, raising their 12-year-old granddaughter, Emily, had become a daily challenge. Like many kinship caregivers, they were already struggling with the reality that their life looked very different from what they had expected. Over the past year, Emily’s behavior had worsened, putting a strain on their home and marriage. Emily would […]
The Salcedo Family
Building Connection and Overcoming Challenges in Transracial Adoption From the time she was a teenager, Maria Salcedo had a deep desire to adopt. This dream remained alive through her marriage to John and the birth of their two biological daughters. Life took an unexpected turn when their youngest biological child was born significantly premature and […]
Malika and Nessas Story
In the heart of Tennessee, there is a challenge you likely aren’t even aware of. A large population of at-risk youths have no place to call home. Instead, home is wherever there is space for the night. Our program, Adaya, meaning “God’s Jewels,” is made up of a team of individuals fighting to provide these […]
The Harrison Family
Jack Harrison’s longing to be a father simmered beneath the surface, fueled by his deep love for his nieces and nephews. In his late 40s, single and determined, he made the bold decision to fulfill his dream by opening his heart and home to a child in need through foster care. Liam’s arrival into his […]
The Johnson Family
It’s hard to know what to expect when your family is presented with a child’s need for permanency in the face of a birth parent’s personal struggles. Julie and Sam Johnson adopted their granddaughters to offer them a safe and peaceful home after years of trauma in their young lives, which included termination of parental […]
