At Clara's Hope, our mission is simple yet powerful: We help families
achieve success in foster care and adoption. Serving Livingston and
Genesee County, we bridge the gap between families and agencies by
providing essential resources, guidance, and community support.
Our mission is guided by four core values:
Excellence:
Delivering high-quality, impactful support to
families with care and efficiency.
Integrity:
Operating with honesty, transparency, and
accountability in every interaction.
Family-Centered:
Tailoring our support to meet the unique needs
of each family, ensuring holistic care.
Community:
Building strong partnerships to create
a network of support and connection.
While we are not a child-placing agency, we focus on building meaningful
connections and offering ongoing support to families navigating the
foster care and adoption journey.
Strong families create strong communities, and together,we can bring
hope, stability, and lasting change. Thank you for being a part of our
story.
Our story
Read December 2024 Newsletter
Financials
Clara’s Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization. Email us here request to see our 990.
Our staff
Meet our amazing team
At Clara's Hope, our dedicated staff is committed to providing
compassionate support to the families we serve. Through their expertise,
care, and hard work, they create a nurturing environment that
empowers families to thrive. We are grateful for their passion and
dedication every day.
I was a foster parent for 16 years with 40 children in foster care living in our home throughout that time. I'm the mother of 7 forever kids (3 biological, 3 adopted, 1 in process of adoption). Clara is my daughter and the catalyst for this organization. I have a passion to see the entire family learn to heal and work toward wholeness.
Tami Kromer
Executive Director
& Founder
With 25 years experience as a social worker, I have worked alongside children, teens, and parents in family preservation, licensing, foster care, adoption and adolescent residential treatment. Over and over again I've seen the importance of support and community in the ongoing success of a family. I'm honored to be part of Clara's Hope and walk with many families and individuals as they discover their part in caring for today's orphan. As a licensed foster parent myself, I have a deep understanding of the support needed by families.
Erin Deale
Program Manager
I come from an accounting background, and I am so glad I get to use those skills at Clara’s Hope. I love connecting with our volunteers, because they play such an important role within our organization. I also am in the process of getting licensed for foster care. Clara’s Hope has helped direct me through the process and answer any questions that I had, and I am so blessed to now be a part of this team!
Rachael Weise
Operations Manager
I have always been in the field of helping people. Starting out as a Sheriff Deputy, 14 years teaching preschool, 5 years Head start/Great Start advocate and 6 years as a foster care and adoption worker. I love what I do and helping every member of the family through the licensing, foster care or adoption journey is so rewarding to me. I have 3 biological children but have still faced similar challenges our families experience. I'm so excited to be part of Clara's Hope and work with families during their time of need but also helping them to build their community. As they say it takes a village to raise a child and I would love to be part of your village.
Debbie Verbison
Family Support
Specialist
Resources
You are not alone. At Clara's Hope, we understand the challenges and
joys that come with the journey of foster care and adoption. Whether
you're just starting out or have been walking this path for years, we're
here to provide support and guidance. Below, you'll find a collection of
resources designed to equip, encourage, and empower you as you navigate
this meaningful journey.
Together, we can build stronger families, provide healing, and create
brighter futures for children in need.
Explore the resources below to find support, tools, and connections that
will help you every step of the way.
Tools to implement today
Hands on support
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