About Us
As families open their hearts and homes to children in need, we are there to walk alongside them. We offer faith-based support through training and events that benefit both the child and family. We also strive to create a community of businesses, churches, and individuals willing to support families by sharing their time, skills or resources with the children in their care.
Testimonials from our Legacy foster and adoptive families.
“Legacy saved our fostering journey. Without Legacy and the support they provide, we would have quit fostering. ”
CORE VALUES
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We BELIEVE in the power of Christ working through foster and adoptive families to make an eternal difference in the lives of children placed in their homes.
We WILL keep Christ at the center of everything we do.
We WILL make decisions by prayerfully choosing what will best glorify God and point others to Him.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
“Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2
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We BELIEVE that God blesses each of us with unique skills, talents, and resources that are to be used to serve others.
We WILL use what has been entrusted to us to serve others in a responsible, trustworthy and God-honoring way.
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 4:10-11
“And whatever you do, whether in words or deed, do it all in the name of Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. “ Colossians 3:17
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We BELIEVE it is important to speak and act in a manner that will provide hope to our hurting world.
We WILL be mindful of the words we use and the examples we set for others.
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit though the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:2-3
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We BELIEVE that God calls us to unite together to show His LOVE to others.
We WILL use every opportunity God gives us to love those around us.
“Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 16: 14
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12
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We BELIEVE it is important to operate our organization in a professional manner.
We WILL act with competence, reliability, ethics, and accountability.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12
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We BELIEVE in the value of finding joy both in triumph and trials.
We WILL make it a priority to provide opportunities for children and families to have fun together and separately.
“A joyful heart is good medicine.” Proverbs 17:22
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We BELIEVE in the importance of having a faith based community of people that are willing to invest in each other’s lives while working towards a common goal.
We WILL strive to create a network of families, churches, and businesses who are willing to share their time, skills, and resources with children in foster and adoptive homes.
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” Psalm 133:1
“Being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish-ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:2-4
Meet the Legacy Team
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Melinda Ames
Founder/Executive Director
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Rebekah Lane
Associate Director
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Sarah Espinosa
Network Coordinator
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Jamie Enyart
Family Support Specialist
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Charley Daniel
Family Support Specialist