SUPPORTER
SUMMER 2019
Starting a family through foster care
“We wanted a family and we’d been on a Chinese adoption waiting list for ages,” Donna Marie said. “A friend pointed out an AnglicareSA Foster Care newspaper ad – and it just snowballed from there.” Donna Marie and Andrew’s eldest foster child, now aged nine, came to live with them at four months old. “Our first was so vulnerable and just seeing her in the cot – we knew we were faced with a huge responsibility to love her, keep her safe and give her the best start in life,” Donna Marie said. They now have a beautiful family of four and like any other parents are kept busy with their “very active” girls. “They go to dance classes, yoga, swimming, roller skating – everything that children should be doing to have a happy memory-filled childhood,” she said. They encourage those considering becoming foster carers to “go for it” and be prepared to adapt and commit to the challenges. “When you gain an understanding about these children – what they’re going through, what they need – it’s a privilege to know you can make a real difference in their lives,” Andrew said. If you are considering becoming a foster carer, we would love to hear from you. For more information, call (08) 8131 3456.
Foster carers Donna Marie and Andrew
Donna Marie and Andrew desperately wanted to start a family but health issues prevented them from having children. The couple endured tiring years pursuing overseas adoption, before realising many children in South Australia were in need of love and care. Amazing Anglicarers
Recently, we celebrated the achievements of some wonderful AnglicareSA employees, volunteers and foster carers at our annual Amazing Anglicarers Awards. The event was an opportunity to recognise the achievements and
extraordinary contributions of some exceptional individuals and teams. It was also a great way to showcase the diverse range of programs and services we provide to the community.
Congratulations once again to all our winners and finalists.
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