Methodist Foster Care

01/01/2026

As we welcome 2026, we send heartfelt gratitude and warmest wishes to you all!

To the amazing children and youth in our care: You are brave and full of promise. May 2026 bring stability, joy, adventure, and the certainty that you are deeply loved and valued.
To our dedicated caregivers: Thank you for your generous hearts and for providing safe, loving homes for our children and youth. May 2026 bring you renewal, firm support, and many joyful moments.
To our faithful supporters: Your prayers, generosity, and time are unwavering. Thank you for sharing God’s love so tangibly. May 2026 bless you as you have blessed all of us.
To our hardworking staff: Thank you for your tireless commitment, compassion, and expertise that hold everything together and make real change possible. May 2026 renew your strength and dedication to the service of others.
Together, we’re creating brighter futures. May the new year overflow with peace, hope, health, and hearts full of joy.

Happy New Year!

With gratitude and blessings,
Michelle Berry
Director of Methodist Foster Care

and

Dana Castine
Vice President of Social Services

12/10/2025

🌟 What a JOYful day at the Methodist Children’s Home OWL Center’s Annual Christmas on the Farm! 🎄🐴

This past Saturday, our Foster Care Recruiter Shauntia Britton and Child Placement Worker Arlisha White were there with an info booth, sharing all about the need for loving foster families in our community. Amid the hayrides, petting zoo, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer, so many wonderful people stopped by to learn how they can help children who need it most.

A huge thank you to the Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center for hosting such a heartwarming event and for letting us be part of it! Seeing families laugh, kids light up with Santa, and conversations start about fostering—it truly felt like the spirit of Christmas in action. ❤️

If you missed us but feel that tug on your heart to become a foster parent, reach out! Shauntia and our team are here to walk with you every step of the way. Visit RecruitFosterCare.com

12/09/2025

✨🎄Spotlight on One of Our Amazing Foster Caregivers! 🎄✨

This Christmas season, we want to shine a special light on Ms. Mary Davis and her adopted son, Copeland, for creating a magical Christmas yard display filled with inflatables for the neighborhood and community to enjoy. Their home is a place of JOY, wonder, and holiday cheer — and it reflects the generous spirit of this remarkable family.

Ms. Mary first welcomed Copeland into her home when he was just 4 years old through Methodist Foster Care. Four years later, she officially adopted him, and today Copeland is and extraordinary 11-year-old young man who continues to brighten every space he’s in. Watching him grow has been a true blessing.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Davis — for her servant’s heart, her selflessness, her love for others, and her unwavering dedication to caring for children in foster care. She embodies what it means to give, to nurture, and to create a sense of belonging.

Thank you, Mary Davis and Copeland, for making the season brighter for so many!

Mary Davis is bringing holiday cheer to her neighborhood with over 100 Christmas inflatables filling her yard.
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12/08/2025

🌟 What a fantastic day connecting with our community! 🌟
On December 3rd, our amazing recruiter Shauntia Britton represented us at the "Dementia-Care: Indicators and Interventions" Conference and "Ageless Senior Resource Fair" held at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM)!
A huge thank you to Dr. Anita Sharma (pictured), Director of the GERO Institute at ULM, for hosting such a wonderful event focused on health, wellness, and resources for all ages. It was a great opportunity to meet so many inspiring people and share how we’re making a difference together.
Grateful for partnerships like this that help us serve our community better! 💙

12/05/2025

Smiles, sunshine, and so much heart at the Adoption FUN Run in November! 🌟

Shoutout to our Northeast Region Foster Care Recruiter, Shauntia Britton, who spent the day at Chennault Park talking with incredible people about the difference foster and adoptive families make every single day.

Want to be part of the village that wraps around kids in foster care? We’d love to chat! Visit our website at RecruitFoaterCare.com 💙

11/09/2025

Our amazing Foster Care Recruiter, Shauntia Britton, lit up the Town of Richwood’s Annual Trunk or Treat with candy, smiles, and heartwarming chats about making a difference. As part of our community outreach, Shauntia connected with families, shared stories of hope, and reminded everyone that fostering changes lives—one trunk full of treats at a time!
Grateful for partners like the Town of Richwood who help us build stronger communities. Who’s ready to join the foster family? Visit RecruitFosterCare.com to learn more! 💕

10/28/2025

📣Calling All Compassionate Hearts in Northwest Louisiana! 💙

Leslie Santure, our dedicated Therapeutic Foster Care Recruiter, is looking for caring families in Northwest Louisiana who are ready to make a difference in the lives of medically fragile children and youth. These amazing kids need stable, loving homes where they can heal, grow, and thrive — and you could be that difference. With specialized support, training, and a strong team behind you, you’ll never walk this journey alone. If you’ve ever felt called to help a child in need, now is the time.

Contact Leslie Santure today to learn how you can become a therapeutic foster parent. Together, we can change lives — one child at a time. 💫

10/23/2025

🌟 Teens in Northeast Louisiana need YOU! 🌟
There are amazing teenagers right here in our community who need a safe, supportive home where they can heal and grow. Foster Care Recruiter, Tia Britton, is looking for compassionate families ready to start the Therapeutic Foster Care process.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering — now is the time to make a difference in a teen’s life. Every big change starts with one small act of kindness. 💫 Reach out today to learn more about becoming a therapeutic foster parent in Northeast LA!
👉 Send me an email or call 318-582-2439, contact information on photo.

10/21/2025

🌟 Central Louisiana — We Need You! 🌟
Marcella Elliott is looking for compassionate families ready to open their hearts and homes through Therapeutic Foster Care. You can make a life-changing difference for a child who needs stability, love, and support❣️ 🫶 Become a healing home.

📞 318-266-8425 Contact Marcella Elliott today to learn more!

10/16/2025

🌟 Meet Colby Hennigan and Damon Lowrey — our dedicated foster care recruiters working hard to find loving, supportive homes for children in Southeast Louisiana! 💙
They’re out in the community every week, sharing how YOU can make a difference by becoming a Therapeutic Foster Caregiver to a child in need.

Interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent? Reach out today and take the first step toward changing a life! Visit RecruitFosterCare.com, call, or send an email to Colby and Damon to learn more. (contact information on photos)

10/15/2025

🌞 A big thank you to KNOE 8 News and the Wendy’s Breakfast Club for treating our Methodist Foster Care Monroe Team to some delicious breakfast sandwiches last Monday morning! 🥪☕ It was a wonderful way to start our day serving children and families in our community!

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