Fostering Further's mission is to...

Amber is a Bridges Program Manager and Supervisor for the National Youth Advocate Program in Newark. She is a new member of the board for Fostering Further and currently serves on the Starting Strong committee. Amber is very passionate about assisting young adults as they transition to adulthood and navigate the complexities of housing, employment, transportation and education. Amber and her husband live on a small family farm outside of Newark.

Tiffany is employed at the Licking County Coalition for Housing as the Transitional Housing Supervisor. She is a new member of the board for Fostering Further and currently on the task force for Hope Landing. She has compassion to help others in our society find resources and adequate housing. Tiffany and her husband live in Newark with their two sons.

Dana is a high school teacher who deeply believes in the capabilities of kids in foster care, particularly the three who have come into their family permanently. She is secretary of the board and manages Fostering Further’s social media presence. Dana and her husband live in the Licking Valley school district with their two youngest children.

Erica is an account manager at a fastener company. She created the Fostering Further clothing closet and enjoys volunteering, reading and running. She currently resides in Etna with her husband and 3 growing children.

Mike is treasurer of Fostering Further, as well as the Chief Financial Officer of First Federal Savings in Newark. He is also a licensed CPA. He and his wife Amy live in Westerville with their four children.

Marcee is president of the board at Fostering Further. She is an Intellectual Property Specialist, volunteer in the church and community organizations. She and her husband Brad live in Newark with their daughter.

Natalie is an author, educator, day care provider, abstinence instructor for Heartbeats of Licking County, and stay-at-home mom, as well as a former foster parent. She uses these skills to help with Fostering Further events and fundraising. She and her husband Matt live in Newark with their youngest of three children yet to leave the nest.

Yvonne created the Starting Strong program at Fostering Further, manages Hope Landing, and has spent many years working and volunteering for non-profit organizations. Yvonne and Rob are adjusting to their newly emptied nest in Pataskala as their three boys have recently launched into their adult lives.

Jason is a husband, father, engineer, and Fostering Further advocate. He and his wife, Rachael, live in Hebron with their three biological children and one adopted child. Their family moved to Ohio from California with a brief stop in South Carolina along the way.

Valerie and her husband Will created Fostering Further in 2013 and she currently serves as our Executive Director. They manage the Grant a Wish program and help out with events and fundraising. They live in Pataskala with their 3 children.