Proud to honor Gerri Lavonda, a grandparent and kinship care provider, with the 37th Congressional District's Angel in Adoption award this year. Each year, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's Angels in Adoption program provides an opportunity for all Members of Congress to honor constituents who demonstrate a deep commitment to foster youth and families in the United States and abroad.
Gerri became even more active in our community when she participated in and assisted with the Adoption Promotion and Support Services Program at SHIELDS for Families. After years of working tirelessly to ensure that she provided the best environment for her grandchildren, she is now going back to school for a degree in child development. She is very deserving of this year's Angel in Adoption Award. Congratulations, Gerri!
Gerri became even more active in our community when she participated in and assisted with the Adoption Promotion and Support Services Program at SHIELDS for Families. After years of working tirelessly to ensure that she provided the best environment for her grandchildren, she is now going back to school for a degree in child development. She is very deserving of this year's Angel in Adoption Award. Congratulations, Gerri!
A Word From Gerri Lavonda
"It was a privilege to be nominated and awarded as an Angel In Adoption. It was an amazing opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and I cannot put into the words the things I experienced. Congresswoman Karen Bass took me under her wing to present to the floor the problems of my past along with the joys experienced alongside the SHIELDS team - especially my case manager Ana Velasco.
I only wish that each person would have the opportunity to visit our government in Washington D.C. to see the hard work that is done on behalf of citizens. I am forever thankful for my SHIELDS family who has been my support when I needed them the most."
I only wish that each person would have the opportunity to visit our government in Washington D.C. to see the hard work that is done on behalf of citizens. I am forever thankful for my SHIELDS family who has been my support when I needed them the most."
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# (323) 242 – 5000 x1209
PARTNER
Interested in “adopting” a program, hosting a toy drive, or other ways to donate?
Contact Stephanie Moss at smoss@shieldsforfamilies.org or #(323) 242 – 5000 ext.1209
SHIELDS for Families, Inc. is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. Therefore, donations are tax-deductible according to local tax laws.
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