INSPIRE
REAL LIVES. REAL IMPACT.
Stories have the power to connect and inspire and this is where we share real stories from the foster care community. Through the lens of those who have live it, we illuminate on the challenges, triumphs, and inspiring moments that define this community.
This is the space for inspiration and the narrative that sparks a change.
The Stock Family
My husband and I, along with our three children, started fostering in 2020. Our first child was a five-year-old boy who was abused by a previous foster family ending in a brain injury. When he came to us, he needed 24/7 care for the first four months. Eventually, his...
The Price Family
An empty nest. You've heard about this time in your life from the day you announced you're pregnant. In this case, you've spent your whole life raising three beautiful children, who have grown up and are now in high school or college. They are moving on with their...
The Sprecher Family
"My husband Aaron and I have been foster parents for 15 years. In that time, we have adopted 2 kids but have welcomed more than 70 children and teens into our home. We've welcomed newborns up to teenagers of various ages into our home. We have also had the opportunity...
Elle Garrison
"I had a great career, I had bought my own home, and I had a nice new car. Right when life was easy and simple, I saw some facebook posts from a couple friends in my area talking about sibling groups coming into foster care. Both posts explained that the siblings had...
The Loehr Family
Diane and Jason have been married for 19 years and began their relationship with the dream to one day adopt. In 2012, the two became licensed foster parents and started their foster care journey. In total, this couple welcomed five teenagers and four children into...
The Cole Family
Emily and Jesse Cole are the owners of the Savannah Bananas, known as the Greatest Show in Sports. The Cole's started the organization with the goal to make baseball fun and bring families together. Inspired by the foster care community, Emily and Jesse became...
The Mathias Family
Catherine and her husband met in 2015 and were married in 2020. The couple moved to Savannah in 2021; Catherine is the Recruitment Coordinator for Elks Aidmore, a therapeutic foster care agency, and her husband serves in the military. Faith is important to both of...
The Meyers Family
Tris Meyers is a fan-favorite and known in Bananaland as the Man Nandalorian, Man-Nana. On game day, you’ll find Tris running around the stadium bringing enthusiastic energy and smiles to the crowd. What fans don’t see is Tris’s involvement in the foster care...
YOUR STORY MATTERS
Are you a foster family that wants to share your heartwarming journey? Or perhaps, a former foster child or teen with experiences that could inspire others? We want to hear from you!
Tell Your Story and let’s shine a light on what’s happening within the foster care community.