Becoming a legal adult at age 18 is a big deal to every teenager. Not only can you vote but it is a sign that you aren’t a kid anymore. Turning 18 when you are a foster child is an even bigger deal.

Quinton and Gilda Jones had a very full life with their three children, Denyse, Chelsea and Quinton, Jr.. But, Gilda’s big heart and love of caring for children pushed her to open up the family’s home to a foster child from United Methodist Family Services (UMFS).  The family soon added a teenage mother and her infant daughter Jasmine to their home.  Jasmine has lived with the Jones’ since she was 14-months old and when she was eligible for adoption, the Jones jumped at the chance to m...

UMFS helped our family in so many different ways. First and foremost, it changed my daughter for life. UMFS taught her life skills that will remain with her each and every day for the rest of her life.

UMFS was a good change in my life! It made me stronger and helped me realize some important things in my life!!! It helped me figure things out in my life!

We recently received the following note from a foster-to-adopt parent. As you will read, the lives of Lyle* and Marshall*, two boys, have been permanently changed. “We had Marshall’s Independent Education Plan re-evaluation meeting this morning.

Meet David. David was physically and emotionally abused and neglected by his mother for as long as he can remember. David never knew his father.