ECHO Douglas

ECHO Douglas The purpose of Empowering Community Hope is to "ECHO" Every Child in Douglas County.

Every Child gathers community members to love, support, and care for vulnerable children and families affected by foster care.

Why Give?Because the vulnerable youth and children in foster care in Douglas County deserve to feel loved, cared for, an...
06/30/2022

Why Give?

Because the vulnerable youth and children in foster care in Douglas County deserve to feel loved, cared for, and supported.

Donate today at everychilddougals.org/donate

Dear DHS Child Welfare Team, Friends, Family, Volunteers, Donors, and SupportersIt is with heavy hearts, that we, the ke...
06/30/2022

Dear DHS Child Welfare Team, Friends, Family, Volunteers, Donors, and Supporters

It is with heavy hearts, that we, the key staff of ECHO/Every Child Douglas, are letting you know that we are regrettably stepping aside and resigning our positions with ECHO/Every Child Douglas effective 06/30/22.

We want to express our appreciation and gratitude to our volunteers, donors, and supporters who have done outstanding service in helping us assist many children and families, in addition to blessing DHS Child Welfare workers for the last 4.5 years. We want to say a huge thank you and wish each of you continued success in the future as you continue serving Douglas County.

And last but not least, thank you DHS Child Welfare Team for being so faithful to the vulnerable children and families of Douglas County. It has truly been an honor to work with you.

Warmly,
Debbie Horton
Julie Brown
Laura Hollifield
Julie Hill
Jenny Rabern
Mindy McFerrin
Brandi Luiz

Every Child Douglas would like to shout out to our local ODHS Child Welfare Team. Thank you for all you do for Douglas C...
06/29/2022

Every Child Douglas would like to shout out to our local ODHS Child Welfare Team. Thank you for all you do for Douglas County.

If you would like to volunteer with Every Child Douglas and help support children and families of Douglas County, use this link:
everychilddouglas.org/connect

Thank you Oakland Church of Christ. Your generosity is truly appreciated.
06/28/2022

Thank you Oakland Church of Christ. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

If you would like to help vulnerable children, youth and families in Douglas County, please contact us at everychilddoug...
06/27/2022

If you would like to help vulnerable children, youth and families in Douglas County, please contact us at everychilddouglas.org/connect

It's a Beautiful Wild Roller CoasterMegan Boerste talks about what it means to her and her husband to be able to foster ...
06/23/2022

It's a Beautiful Wild Roller Coaster
Megan Boerste talks about what it means to her and her husband to be able to foster those in need.

Megan, along with her husband Craig, is first and foremost a parent to many children she has had the privilege of having in her home over the years. While she may only be their mom for a short time, each child carries a piece of her heart.

In addition to being a resource (foster) parent, Megan also serves as a board member on ECHO Douglas. We are honored to have her on our team.

Every Child Douglas (ECD): What is your background and how did it bring you to fostering?

Megan Boerste (Megan): My background is in education. Craig's is in criminal justice. Both paths have led us here. Knowing the need for foster homes and what we could offer drew us in. Craig's background now has him working for the agency. So you might see him with that hat on as well.

ECD: What has been the most challenging?

Megan: The challenging part has definitely been understanding the agency and working with them. We know they have processes, procedures, and ultimately laws to follow though working with the children daily. It’s hard to not want to ignore those things and help the babies in front of us NOW!

ECD: What has been the most fulfilling?

Megan: Knowing we couldn’t ever be parents becoming parents to so many! We have lived by the “if we can’t give a child life, let’s give many life” meaning if we have you in our home for a day, a week, months, or forever we want to give you what you need right now! Being able to do that for an upward of 70 kids has been so amazing. Kids who have left our home for one reason or another still reaching out, having a relationship with biological parents, and supporting them through reunification has been amazing. This journey is hard but as a whole brings so much fulfillment.

ECD: How did you prepare your family to become a "foster family"?

Megan: Well, it’s just Craig, me, and the dogs… the dogs have loved having kids in the home. For our extended family it took time, they didn’t understand and didn’t want to get too attached but in the 5 years, they have become more understanding and realized that the attachments happen. These kids need us to get too attached.

ECD: What were your beliefs about fostering that were turned upside down?

Megan: We had the idea of keeping it “small”. We didn’t want to jump in too deep. That went away when I realized how important it was to keep siblings together. Our first two placements turned that around; A sibling set of 4 and then teenage siblings. We didn’t want large sibling groups and didn’t think we wanted teens. Knowing the need threw that “idea” out the window.

ECD: Is there anything else you would like people to know about fostering that we haven't asked or that you've been asked by others and want to share with us?

Megan: Be open. Know that it’s okay to get attached. Know your home. Know what you can do. It’s a beautiful, wild roller coaster.

If you would like to know more about being a foster parent, contact us at everychilddouglas.org/connect.

Every Child Douglas would like to shout out to our local ODHS Child Welfare Team. Thank you for all you do for Douglas C...
06/22/2022

Every Child Douglas would like to shout out to our local ODHS Child Welfare Team. Thank you for all you do for Douglas County.

Happy Father's Day from Every Child Douglas.
06/19/2022

Happy Father's Day from Every Child Douglas.

Summer is around the corner, lots of time spent with your little ones and encouraging words are so important.Attached is...
06/17/2022

Summer is around the corner, lots of time spent with your little ones and encouraging words are so important.

Attached is a list of encouragements and support to help get you started.

If you would like to support families and children in Douglas County, we make it easy!Use the information below to donat...
06/16/2022

If you would like to support families and children in Douglas County, we make it easy!

Use the information below to donate today.

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