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Susan always assumed that by the time she turned 64 she would be nearing retirement. For decades, as the divorced administrative assistant worked full-time and raised her children, she regularly invested small sums in a retirement account. She envisioned retirement as a time of travel, hobbies, socializing with friends, relaxation, and spoiling grandchildren. But retirement … Read more
Lead Clinical Specialist A’Nadia Anderson recruits and supports foster parents for an Upstate foster agency. So, when the 38-year-old, with her husband Desmond, decided to fulfill her own dream of becoming a foster parent, she felt well prepared. However, the reality of fostering – especially fostering a teen – came with some surprises. “I used … Read more
Has there ever been a time in your life when everything seemed to fall into place almost without effort, as if fate – or God – was pointing you forward? That was the extraordinary experience of Elena and Stephen, a couple in their early thirties who moved to South Carolina from Chicago four years ago … Read more
It’s that time of year again to request your Annual Work Day Offering materials! The Annual Epworth Work Day Offering will be Sunday, September 10th. Thank you in advance for intentionally promoting this vital and effective ministry to your congregation. Remember Epworth is NOT an apportioned item. On behalf of the children who call Epworth home, I thank … Read more
“You’re the best mommy I could ever ask for.” When 12-year-old Kylie first spoke those words to Epworth foster mom Jennifer Rule months ago, Jennifer nearly cried. It was, she said, a ‘melt’ moment. “A melt moment is when we know we’re getting to them and they are getting to us,” Jennifer said. Along with … Read more
By the time Mandy and her siblings were taken into foster care, the 16-year-old lagged nearly two grades behind her peers. She often found herself simply too exhausted to go to school. Instability at home had left Mandy with the day-to-day responsibility of looking after her six brothers and sisters. The teen also worked a … Read more
Many people recall childhood as a time of safety and comfort when mom or dad took care of everything. Eighteen-year-old Lily carries starkly different memories of childhood. “My dad was hugely addicted to alcohol,” Lily said. “He would promise to work and pay the bills, and he’d have a job for a couple of weeks, … Read more
David* is a leader, a young man regarded by his peers at Epworth as someone to emulate, a friend to look up to. He is a hard worker with his mind set on a future that will lead to a career in science. David is also industrious, always looking for things to do to help … Read more
Epworth Children’s Home announced today that the Board of Trustees has selected Epworth’s current Chief Operating Officer (COO), Beth Williams, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. An experienced leader with over 25 years of service in the child welfare industry, Williams will succeed Reverend John E. Holler and assume … Read more
As a teen girl, Maria is wise beyond on her years. She is a member of the ROTC, Youth Council, and this past semester she made all A’s and B’s on her report card. However, success has certainly not been handed to Maria, she has had to fight for it every step of the way. … Read more
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