Ryan and Kayla North
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Brad and Esther McDaniel - HArvest Family Life Hawaii
Pastor Brad and Esther McDaniel have been serving families by partnering with the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services-Child Welfare Services and Family Court since 2003 in various capacities: foster parents, pastoral advisors, recruitment of foster parents, facilitation of Ohana Conferences (family meetings), and advocates for children and families.
Melanie McCracken - SOuth Texas Alliance for Orphans
Melanie was born and raised in Denton, Texas. She attended Texas Tech University for her undergraduate and graduate studies. Melanie met her husband in college and they have been married for 12 years. She and her husband have lived in San Antonio for 14 years and in January of 2011 planted Alamo Ranch Community Church, where her husband is a pastor. Melanie and Michael have five children, two biological and three adopted from foster care.
Maren Baker
Maren was born and raised in Texas, and attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for her undergraduate in Kinesiology and a Minor in Psychology. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 13 years, and has two biological daughters and one adopted son.
Will and CarrieAnn Standfest
Will and CarrieAnn Standfest are the hosts of the Making Room for Adoption Podcast. They have been married for more than 20 years, have 8 children, and have cared for 9 children through foster care. They are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children all over the world. They currently lead the Adoption Care Ministry at their church and are advocates for change in the foster care system.
Cara DeHaan - The Gathering Well
Cara DeHaan is the beloved wife of Eric and is a mother to five precious souls whose lives have been profoundly impacted by adoption. The DeHaan family understands the importance of community and has found it vital to their family’s health, especially as they have created their family through adoption. With great joy, Cara is committed to bringing others into this community and providing support to those who are on similar journeys.