Today, we’d like to share a story about Elijah—one of the most curious, funny, and loving boys, according to mom and dad. At two years old, he has a spunky personality that touches everyone around him.  “One of the best things about Eli is how much he loves. He shows empathy for his family and […]

We’d like to introduce you to Grace. Funny. Mischievous. Joyful Grace. Words used by her parents, Jason and Karen, to describe the youngest member in their family of ten.  At just six years old, Grace is the baby of the family, and loves spending time with her older brothers and sisters, the oldest being twenty-one. […]

We’d like to introduce you to Charlie and a story steeped in love and resilience. We should start by sharing that Charlie’s name has deep significance—he’s the namesake of his maternal Grandma, Charlene. A grandma he never had the opportunity to meet. Grandma Charlene passed away unexpectedly after learning about the pregnancy. There were challenges […]

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 […]