As parents, ‘Mama’ and ‘Dada’ are the two words you are most excited to hear. It’s a magical moment to have your little one gaze at you with love in their eyes as they speak those special words for the first time.  For Jaxson’s parents, Jennifer and Kirk, those words were very slow to come […]

Micah was eager and excited to start Young Fives–his backpack was packed with school supplies and new clothes were picked out for the first day. It was time to go to school like a “big kid,” meet new friends, and learn all sorts of new things. What an exciting time! Michelle, Micah’s mom, says, “As […]

At Family Hope Foundation, we believe every child has a unique superpower. We asked Maverick’s parents, Terrie and Gavin, to share his superpower. Their answer was his exceptional imagination and talent for bringing his ideas to life. “Maverick’s spirit shines brightest when he’s exploring the mysteries of the world around him. His imagination compels him […]

Today, we’re telling you about Mary, just two years old, with a diagnosis of FOXP1 syndrome, a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder. But this story is truly about their entire family and a shared quality that makes them unstoppable.  Thinking about Mary, a famous quote from Shakesphere keeps coming to mind: “Though she be but little, […]

~ written by Ashley, Addy’s mom “The morning of May 10 started like any other—until it wasn’t.  When I went to pick Addy up from her crib, she immediately began to cry, and it wasn’t her normal cry. I held her and tried to comfort her, but the crying continued. Looking back, it was that […]

WOW—It’s been an amazing two years with Family Hope Foundation. It feels like just yesterday that Jane was handing me my offer letter, yet it also feels like I’ve been a part of this community for years. As this Foundation celebrates 15 years of service, I am immensely grateful that I get to celebrate alongside […]

In the fall of 2021, Family Hope Foundation was introduced to Felicity, now 15, through our scholarship application process. We’ve had the privilege of sharing a snippet of her story before, and have truly enjoyed getting to know her–we so admire the kind-hearted and resilient person she is. As we celebrate our 15th anniversary and highlight favorite […]

When I first learned about Family Hope Foundation over a year ago, it was by pure happenstance–and what a blessing that turned out to be! As I began to understand more about the mission and work of Family Hope Foundation, and its incredible impact on the lives of so many families, I knew it was […]