Family Connection Testimonials

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all “You’ve become my family and this has become my home in this season. Your the first people I want to tell when something goes right, the people I can tell about the hard stuff, and I know that at the end of the day you love me and my kids. I don’t have the support anywhere else.
— A Family Connection Parent
I’m so thankful for you all. The love and support you pour into these families makes such a difference. Thank you for being awesome.
— A Child Welfare Case Manager
I honestly haven’t experienced anything as meaningful and fulfilling as Family Connection this afternoon in a very, very long time.
— Sarah Lockenvitz, Family Connection Site Leader
Having the opportunity to support families who are experiencing a traumatic time is a journey that rewards you in ways you didn’t expect. Being a shoulder to cry on or someone to laugh with, or at times the person who see the growth in real time is such a humbling thing to be part of. At the end of the day, I’m grateful to be a small part of their family story.
— Anita King, Family Connection Volunteer
I like coming here to see my mom. It’s a lot of fun! There are so many things to do and play with. And I like the people, they are fun and they like, care about me…. I feel safe there.
— A Family Connection Kid
All of our visits before this felt forced. Like we couldn’t be ourselves because the family member that was supervising made this uncomfortable. I get it. I’ve not been the best dad, but I’m really trying now. Since coming here, my visits feel real. Like my kid’s can be themselves, and I can be myself.
— A Family Connection Parent
Growing up in the system for part of my life it was extremely important to me to find an organization that will love on not only the kids but parents too. By being a supervisor it brings me so much joy to see these families be together even for just a couple of hours! Giving them the security and peace of mind that people really do care and love them and genuinely want what’s best for them is my favorite part!
— Stephanie Philips, A Family Connection Volunteer