Donors and Sponsors

We would like to thank all the people and businesses that keep the Heart Gallery going with your generous donations, contributions, volunteering and advocating for these special children.

We strive to include all who have helped us succeed. If we have missed you or have not included you on our list, we apologize and hope you bring this to our attention.

Thank you!

Partnering for Success

A Family for Every Child’s mentoring program is essential to helping foster youth make school and life transitions at critical stages in their development. OCF strongly supports enhancing this
important program, ensuring positive, successful mentoring experiences for an estimated 60 middle and high school students throughout Lane County.
Kathleen Cornett

Vice President of Grants & Programs

Oregon Community Foundation

Academic Support

A Family For Every Child's (AFFEC) mentor program is expanding its reach by connecting with children's schools in order to help them perform better academically and remain on track to
graduate. With support from the Oregon Community Foundation, AFFEC has brought on a new team member who is charged with conducting
school based community outreach, connecting with children's school counselors, and supporting our mentors in their mentee's academic life. This will allow AFFEC to help children and
teens see greater academic success, and feel more supported by caring adults in their lives. Currently a little more than half of foster youth obtain a high school diploma due to difficulties
when transitioning from home to home, and mentors have the potential to ease those transitions with schools and other institutions. Thanks to the Oregon Community Foundation, AFFEC
will now be supporting mentors and youth to help ensure children not only receive their diploma, but exceed academic expectations. Our new Education Liaison is Mary Bromley, Mary has
been an AFFEC mentor for over five years. She is the only consistent person in the life of her mentee. Mary also recently retired from the school district and will begin working with us on
our Education/Mentor/Mentee Program as an Education Liaison.

Life Skills

In addition to providing more academic support, AFFEC is launching a Mentor Assisted Life Skills Program which will pair mentors with youth who will work on developing life skills together.
Mentors and mentees will be offered a curriculum that includes information on how to handle one's finances, healthcare, cooking, and more. This program will better prepare children who
are at risk of "aging out" of foster care for living on their own. These classes in conjunction with the mentors' support will aid in the success of each child becoming a self sufficient adult!
Our new Life skills effort is lead by our new team Member: Christina Sutton Christina comes with a long history of connection to AFFEC. In the very early days she ran our Mentor
Program, and then she took a break to foster and adopt many children. While she still has a house full, she is getting involved again to help us build our education classes for youth at risk of
aging out of care and those who will become adults with little preparation for the real world. She will plan and teach bi-weekly classes on everything from "How to write a check" to "How to shop
for food" to college, trade-school knowledge, and resume-building. Christina grew up in foster care and never got a family of her own, so her passion for at-risk youth is huge and based in real-life
experience.

Contact Us

If you would like to get involved in this effort, we need you – contact mentor@afamilyforeverychild.org or call 541-343-2856.

Donations have been made on behalf of :

Andrew Deffenbacher from B2 Wine Bar and Grill
Ed from Fisherman's Market
Kurt Catlin from Kalapuya High School
Ladonna Webb
Laura Beane
Ryan Tesdale
Wendy Nastiuk
Rania Karam
Cindy Herzog
Amber Thompson
Thomas Savinar
Juliana Santos
Ramon Guirnalda
Jeri Gedrose
Peggy Babics
Donna Baillie
Steve Brown
Evans Fund
Marnie Gleason
Don DeZarn
Randy Cummings of Courtsports Athletic Club
Kris Coburn from Arnold Gallagher P.C. Attorneys at Law
Karen L. Obie from Obie Family Foundation
Kelly Myers from West Side Iron Inc.
OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation
Kathleen George of Spirit Mountain Community Fund
Brian Schafer from TeBri Vineyards
Benton Lane Winery
Joe Hawes from Hawes Financial Group
Diane Hoffman from Folkroots Herbal Care, LLC
Colette Kemper from Midnight Oil Farms
Oregon Caberet Theatre
Bendistillery
Dana Tessler from Rainbow Valley Design and Construction
I Run With Scissors Salon
Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Nail Nook
Oakshire Brewing
Cindy Rust from OLCC
Five Pine Lodge & Spa
Saint Martins Episcopal School
Denice Fisher
The Mord Family
Heidi Reese
The Reese-Baenen Family
Jacob Reese and Marley
Ryan and Theresa Reese
Washington
Jianna Rice
In Memory of Nicholas Warner
In Honor of Whitney Christine
In Honor of Michael Dunn
YAC St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Susan Ottmer
Sarah Allen from the
Oregon Community Credit Union
Charles “Chuck” Kirkpatrick

Our Donors

18th Avenue Print
5th St. Market
A Matter of Time
A New you Salon and Spa
Abby's Pizza
Advance Cabinets
Aileen Walker
Albertson's - River Road
Amanda Fitzgerald
Amber Quick-McKee w/ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Ambrosia
Andrea Kingsley Rippee
Annesha Montez Photography
Applebees West 11th Avenue
Arbonne Skin Care
Arbor South Architecture
Assistance League of Eugene
Associated Business Systems
Aunt MiMi's Specialty Cakes
B2 Wine Bar
Bari Lipp Foundation
Bates Steak House
Beards Framing
Ben Franklin Crafts
Beppi and Gianni's Trattoria
Best Buy and Staff
Best Western New Oreg Motel
Bi- Mart
Bicoastal Media
Bill and Shelly Walter
Bill Hastings
Bob and Teresa Sherman
Bill Healy Foundation
Bookmine (Cottage Grove)
Boulevard Grill
Bounce
Brewed Awakening
Brian Cole
Build a Bear
Caf 440
Caprice Day Spa
Caribbean Tan
Carrie Robinson
Cascadia Editing in Philomath, Oregon
Celebrations Sugar Fantasy
Central Print and Reprographic Services
Century Bank
Chambers Communications
Chambers Family Foundation
Chateau Nonchalant
Chipotle
Chris Walton and Beth Sheehan
Christian Family Adoptions
Christina Sutton
Scott Morison
City Nails
Cornucopia
Collins Foundation
Costco
Cottage Grove Community Center
Cottage Grove Hospital
Cravings Catering
Creswell Kiawanis
Creswell Library 64 West Oregon Ave. Creswell
Crossroads Espresso
Crux Gym
Dandelions Flowers and Gifts
Datalogic
David Minor Theater
Department of Interior
Diamond Woods Golf Course
Dr. Dave Matthews DMD
Duck Race
Elephant?s Trunk
Embassy Suites, Portland
Emerald Lanes Bowling
Enchanted Forest
Eric Herman
Eugene Airport
Eugene Ballet
Eugene Catering Cornucopia
Eugene Concert Choir
Eugene Marathon Health and Fitness Expo.
Eugene Public Library
Eugene Swim and Tennis Club
Eugene Toy and Hobby
Express Press Printing and Graphic
Fast Track Car Wash
Fenario Gallery
Fiddler's Green
Flavors Catering
Framin' Artworks
Fred Meyer
Fred Meyer - River Road
Friendly Street Market
Gateway Mall
Gina Jensen and Chris Nettleton
Gina Jenson
Grand Slam USA
Gray's Garden/Reed & Cross
Great Clips, Springfield
Hair Ba Doob Ba!
Hair by Kristi Stutesman
Harry Ritchie Jewelers
Hartwicks
Haugen Advertising and Graphics
Hilton Garden Inn
Hole in the Wall BBQ
Holiday Inn Express, Eugene
Hollywood Video (Willamette St.)
Holzman Foundation
Hotel Vintage Plaza
Imagine It Framed 29 South 6th St. in Cottage Grove
Iron Works Gym
James Horniman
Jeff Wilson
Jerry's Home Improvement Stores
Jim Chatfield
Judi Schons
Judith Teal
June
Kaylin Jensen
Kernutt Stokes Brandt & CO.
KEZI Television
Kim Adams
Kim Rambo
Kingsley Family Fund-SF
Koala Construction
Kowloon Restaurant
KVAL
Kyle and Kate Hudson
Labor Ready
Lakeside Clinic in Dexter
Lamar Advertising
Lane Community Culinary
Lane County Public Service Building
LANZ Cabinets
Les Schwab
Levi Strauss
Life Technologies
Lisa Weinstein
Lithia Nissan of Eugene
Lithia Toyota of Springfield
Lizzy's House of Cakes
Marche
Margo and Herb McKillop
Market of Choice
Maureen Smith
McDonald Framers
McDonald Wholesale
McDonalds Rest.
McGraths
McKenzie River Broadcasting
McKenzie River Golf Course
Mekalas
Meyer Memorial Trust
An anonymous gift
in honor of Louise Murphy
Mill Casino, Hotel and RV Park
Mookies
Mo's Restaurant
Mujeres Salon and Spa
My Party Bus
Naya's Taqueria
Nifty Fifty & Sixties
Nigel and Michelle Chapman
Nike
Northside Liquor
Oakway Catering
Oakway Center
Oakway Golf Course
Ocean Dunes Golf Course
Obie Family Foundation
OES Catering
Of Grape and Grain
Oldfield's
OMSI
OMT Mortgage / Keller Williams
Oregon art supplies
Oregon Coast Sea Lion Caves
Oregon Gallery
Oregon Rod, Reel and Tackle
Osteria Sfizio
Pacific Office Automation
Pam Singh
Papa's Pizza
Peace Health Cottage Grove Hospital & Clinic
Pepsi
PF Chang's
PGE Foundation
Phil and Sharon Means
Pietra's Artisian Bakery
Precision Classics and Collision
Premiere Homes
Putters/Strike City/Lasertrek
Pyreneese Vineyards
Radisson Hotel, Portland
Rays Food Center (Creswell)
Reflections Salon
Rett Baumann
Richard & Alisa Caesar
Rossetti Mardeting & Michelle Winetrout
Rotary Club
Ruhoff Homebuilders
RW Family Fund
Santa Clara Animal Hospital
Sara J. McRae, LMT
Sassy Cupcake
Saturday Market
Science Factory Chdrn Museum
Scott and Kathy Kitchell
SE Insurance Specialists
Search Engine Consulting by SEO Does Matter
Seattle Seahawks
Secret Garden B&B
SELCO
Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino
Shari's - Springfield
Shari's - West 11th
Shelley Hill
Sign Pro
Siuslaw Bank
Siuslaw Valley Bank
Sixth Street Grill
Skate World
SOFCU Credit Union 168 Melton Road Creswell
Speedi Sign
Spingfield Courthouse
Spirit Mountain Community Fund
Sports Authority
Springfield Arts Council
Springfield Police Department
Staples
Steve and Linda Bruns
Strike City & Putters
Sue Loome
Summit Bank
Sunsational
Susie and Sandy Trahan
Suzanne Arlie
Sweet Life Patisserie
SYMANTEC
Ta-Da Productions
Territorial Vineyards
Terry Ellsworth
The Boulevard
The Bridge Bar and Grill
The Chocolate Factory
The Lesson Factory
The Shedd Institute
Three Mile Canyon Farms
Tiffany Sullivan
Tokatee Golf Club
Towers Marketing
Trader Joe's
University of Oregon Bookstore
US Bank Branches
Utopia Salon
Valley River Center
Very Little Theater
Vista Framing and Gallery
Wells Fargo Bank PCS
Wild Duck Caf
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
Windermere Realty (Oak St. office)
Woodard Family Foundation
YMCA
Young's Market Company of OR
Shelley Kurtz
The Staff and Management at KVAL TV
Don Leber
Jessica Byrne
Lane County Kids
Bi-Mart Stores
McKenzie Broadcasting
Bill Barrett, Tm Fox & Tracy Berry
KEZI
Kidsports
Kids Directory

Our Very Generous Business Advocates

Arbor South Architecture
Build a Bear Workshop
(Inside the Valley River Mall)
Creswell Chamber of Commerce
Creswell Library
Dr. Dave Matthews DMD
Friendly Street Market
Gateway Mall
Iron Works Gym (Creswell)
Nifty Fifties & Sixties
OMT Mortgage-Keller Williams Realty
Precision Classics and Collision
Ray's Food Center (Creswell)
Siuslaw Valley Bank
SOFCU Credit Union (Creswell)
Summit Bank
Valley River Center

Community Partners

20/30 Club
Assistance League
CASA
Committed Partners for Youth
Hairbadoo
Junior League

Media & Technology Donors

Adept Computer Services/K9 Bytes and Shannon Barnard
AIC-Advanced Investment Corp
Ann Olson
Bill Barrett
Bi-Mart Stores
Don Leber
CTX, a Xerox Company
Erin Bunde
Greg Raschio
Jessica Byrne
Keri Stewart
Kids Directory
Kidsports
Lisa Raffin
Martin Hall and Neil Moyer
McKenzie Broadcasting, KKNU
Poppie Advertising
Shelley Kurtz, KVAL
Tim Fox
Tracy Berry
The Staff and Management at KEZI
The Staff and Management at KVAL

Youth Mentors

Andrea Rippee
Amanda Williams
Barbara Orsi
Brenda Korte
Carolyn Wehrman
Delores Mord
Gina Holtz
Larry Hilliard
Mary Bromley
Patricia Hilliard
Rick Stuber
Rosemary Miranda
Sasha Mord
Shannon Gibson
Sharon Gelisse
Sterling Dailey
Tom Overly
Wayne DeWilde

Family Building Mentors

Bob and Tami Clayton
Carrie Baker
Christina Sterling
Cindy Gilbert
Cynthia Scanlon
Deb Walters
Elizabeth Ray
Marlene Drescher
Nicole Witt
Stacy Runnells

About Us

A Family For Every Child (AFFEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to finding permanent and loving adoptive families for waiting foster children. To accomplish our mission, we focus on finding loving and permanent families for children who the foster care system considers “hard to place.” The children who fall into this category are usually older, ethnically diverse, part of a sibling group, or have severe physical, emotional and/or developmental challenges. AFFEC began as the vision of its founder and Executive Director, Christy Obie-Barrett. Christy drew upon her own firsthand experiences as a tireless child advocate and mother of nine adoptive, and three biological children. Christy, along with dozens of dedicated volunteers, formed AFFEC in October 2006. The organization has grown into one which is focused, not only on locating permanent and loving adoptive families for waiting foster children, but on identifying and reconnecting lost family members with older foster children who might otherwise end up homeless and have little hope for a bright future.

Services We Provide

AFFEC's services include mentoring, advocate services, family building services (including our Adoption Agency), a host home program for homeless youth, and overall support to the child, extended family members, social worker, and potential adoptive families. We strive to build bridges and create partnerships with other organizations and nonprofits, both locally and nationwide. AFFEC’s Adoption Agency has grown drastically, with a recent expansion of services to Washington. Over the last 15 years we have developed 10 plus programs that assist special-needs/challenging-to-place foster children in finding their own Forever Families. Our success is achieved through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, 20 staff, and the collaboration of many partners. It is our goal that no family encounters undue roadblocks that prevent adopting a child from foster care.

Transparency

Take a closer look at our organization.

2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan

501(c)(3)

2011 - 501(c)(3) Renewal

2022 Tax 990

Mission

“A Family for Every Child is dedicated to finding loving, permanent families for every waiting foster child.”

Our Vision

To facilitate, encourage, and publicize the need for families to adopt special needs children. To inspire and educate families that otherwise would not have thought of becoming an adoptive family.

The Future

One of our primary focuses of the upcoming year is the “aging-out” group of teens. These are children ten years old and older who are at risk of “aging out” of the foster care system. Statistics tell us that only half of these youths will graduate from high school, and fewer than three percent will graduate from college.

Finding permanent parents for teens before they exit foster care, no matter what their age, is the single greatest positive youth-development program. The greatest need in the adoption field is to do special recruitment, retention, and support for adoption of children ages ten and older.

Our focus will be lifetime-committed parents, adoption and teen-permanency programs, which will include Family Finding, ten-and-older adoptions and mentoring.

It has been quite a year and we thank you for that! We hope to continue to have your involvement and support in the future, as it is evident through our successful programs that we ARE making a difference. We could never be doing such incredible work without you and the support of the very generous community.

Organizational Documents

501(c)(3)

501(c)(3)

501(c)(3) Renewal

Tax Documents

2010 Tax 990

2011 Tax 990

2012 Tax 990
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2013 Tax 990

2014 Tax 990

2015 Tax 990

2016 Tax 990

2017 Tax 990

2018 Tax 990

2019 Tax 990

2020 Tax 990

2021 Tax 990

Financial Documents

2010 Balance Sheet

2011 Balance Sheet

2010 Profit & Loss

2011 Profit & Loss

Reports

2009 Annual Report

2010 Annual Report

2011 Annual Report

2012 Annual Report

2013 Annual Report

Misc Documents

2010 Strategic Plan

2011 Organizational Resume

2012 Org Chart

2012 Program Organization

2013 Child Safety Policy

How Adoption Helps

Legal Disclosures

A Family For Every Child does not use restraints or any form of seclusion. As a requirement of Senate Bill 710 regarding restraints and involuntary seclusions, we submit
a quarterly report that is available upon request.

Oregon DHS CCA Licensing Report Requirements
Oregon DHS - Q1 2023 - Restraint and Involuntary Seclusion Report - Adoption Agency
Oregon DHS - Q3 2022 - Restraint and Involuntary Seclusion Report - Foster Care Agency

Past quarterly reports will be provided upon request.

Board of Directors

Executive Board of Directors

Patty Allen

Board President
2019

Patty studied accounting and education at Boise State. She moved o Eugene, OR with her Husband and young daughter in 1993. They raised three daughters in Eugene and owned and operated a small business for over 23 years. Patty also spent much of her time volunteering in the neighborhood schools and for youth organizations. She also mentored middle school students. She volunteered with the Lancer Pageant for 4 years which is a school program that partners and supports Children’s Miracle Network. Patty has been a supporter of “A Family For Every Child” for many years and joined the Board in 2019. She is passionate about supporting youth and providing positive influences. She loves to spend time with family and friends.

Joan Obie

Board Vice President
2014

I moved to Oregon from Montana in 1986 , prior to that, I owned a fine china and gift shop. I did bookkeeping for many of my father’s businesses and did research for a local law firm.

I have always felt a passion for children and have four of my own. Through the years we have hosted more than 30 kids from France and Spain and taken in many children who were in bad situations ranging from homeless kids to adult kids that just needed help getting on their feet. I have volunteered in different aspects, all of which dealt with kids.

I served on the Board of director’s with Direction Service prior to joining the Board with AFFEC. I spent six years volunteering with First Place Family Center where I recruited sponsors to proviide Christmas for the families being served by First Place. I always feel that we may not be able to change adults but we can impact children’s lives for the better.

I really enjoy working with AFFEC because thiis organization does so much to make lives better for those who we serve.

I have great respect and admiration for Christy and the organization she founded.

Delores Mord

Treasurer
2007

Grew up in Montana, where Delores and spouse operated their own large Dairy Farm. Along with working with the welfare system in foster care where Delores created a soft spot in understanding the neesd of children in the system

Delores and faily moved to Oregon continuing in foster care and to venture into the family business of Advertising. This lead to many other added business Manufacturing, Radio, and Property Development in Private companies and a Public Company

She worked in all departments of the business bookkeeper, scheduling, office manager, tax preparations and Chief Financial Officer of the multiple organizations of the business in several states.

Education: Correspondent courses, Lane Community College, ongoing courses throughout the years and working with CPA’s.

Delores has been involved with A FAMILY FOR EVERY CHILD since inception. Has done some mentoring and has passion for working with the organization in making a difference for our children and families.

Has acted as Bookkeeper in all aspects along with preparing the 990’s and government documents, Insurance and Payroll reports.

Jessica Pelatt

Board Member
Secretary
2012

Long time Mentor, Volunteer Photographer and Volunteer Venue coordinator, all around AFFEC supporter. Working with children has always been a large part of Jessica’s life from helping with her little brother, babysitting and volunteering to work with children from a young age. At sixteen she even raised money to work with children at an orphanage in Azerbaijan, which ended up being a life changing experience for Jessica. Now with a degree in English and a masters in Education, she has worked as a teacher. Jessica now dedicates her time to many volunteer roles, many of which A Family For Every child are very grateful to have her a part of. Her role as a long time Mentor, to her mentee Lizzie, has made all the difference in Lizzie’s success after Foster care. Lizzie now lives with Jessica and her husband. Jessica loves photography, reading, singing, crafting and many other hobbies. She also loves learning new skills. Jessica is committed to assisting AFFEC in many ways, and we at AFFEC feel honored to have her on our team.

Cicely Coleman

Board Member
2018

A Family for Every Child has had a special place in Cicely’s heart for some time now. She originally started as a volunteer in 2006, and then several years later, Cicely and her husband adopted their daughter through A Family for Every Child in 2013. On a personal note, she is a mom, wife, aunt, and passionate advocate and mentor for vulnerable and underserved populations in our community. Professionally Cicely is a dedicated leader, advisor, and consultant with demonstrated experience in Healthcare, Insurance, and Information Technology. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Oregon and certificates in Management & Leadership and Strategy & Innovation from MIT.

Scott Cottrell

Board Member
2021

I moved to Eugene from Germany in 1979 to attend the University of Oregon. I have work experience in local and federal law enforcement, teaching at the Police Academy, security services, and operating room devices and own a handful of patents. I own a medical company focusing on the operating room and security locking hardware company where we make patented devices. My volunteer experience includes CASA for 12 years, the Lane County Sheriff’s Board, Food for Lane County, FEMA, and a number of positions at my church.

I have been married for 25 years and have an adopted daughter from China who is a junior at the University of Oregon. My 83 lb. Golden Retriever and 60,000 honey bees keep me busy on the weekends.

I look forward to being a board member for A Family for Every Child.

Associate Board of Directors

The mission of the Associate Board is to promote awareness of a Family for Every Child’s mission in the communities it serves, to organize philanthropic initiatives and to provide volunteer service. As ambassadors of AFFEC, the Associate Board has the opportunity to participate in many different ways, including fundraising, public relations, outreach and recruiting of new members.

We continue to build our membership in the Associate Board. We meet quarterly as a group, and each members meets with the Executive Director and staff regularly.

Thomas Ball

Associate Board Member
2021

Thomas Ball is currently a Portfolio Manager for Summit Bank in Eugene. Growing up in San Jose, California, Thomas gravitated toward jobs and organizations that provided skills/aid to foster and at-risk youth. Thomas began his working career as a bookkeeper/HR coordinator for Teenforce (now Pivotal), a Silicon Valley non-profit that provides job skills and professionalism training to foster/at-risk youth before placing them in a paid position with one of their partnered businesses. After moving to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon, Thomas graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Outside of his work with AFFEC, Thomas is a member of the Eugene Active 20-30 Club, which provides volunteering and fundraising to improve the quality of life for the special needs of the children in the local community.