STAFF
Tami Kromer
Executive Director & Founder.
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.
Program Manager.
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.
Operations 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!
Debbie Verbison
Family Support Specialist.
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.