A Growing Family: David and Jerrod’s Adoption Journey
As their family grew, so did their desire to provide a home to more children. In 2021, David and Jerrod decided to return to HFS, this time choosing to adopt through foster care.
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Two Weeks of Love and Support: A Journey of Adoption at St. Mary’s
Over the past two weeks, we witnessed a beautiful and emotional journey come to life, and we are filled with gratitude for the compassionate team at Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center.
Meet Shannon Matta, our new Outreach Coordinator
Shannon Matta is ready to partner with you and bring the message of foster care and adoption to your organization.
Foster Adoption through HFS: Luis and Rebecca Bardales
Every child deserves a safe, loving home, and you can help make that happen. Our Foster and Fost-Adopt programs connect children in foster care with families who can provide stability, care, and the possibility of a forever home.
A Good Time Was Had by All – How Could We Not Have!
Over 100 people celebrated 76 years of HFS Adoption and Foster Care at the Circle of Hope on May 18th, 2025. Thank you to Los Angeles Episcopal Bishop John H. Taylor and his wife, Kathy O’Connor, for their hospitality in hosting the gathering at their home in Pasadena. As the committee considered moving forward with…
Eaton and Palisades Fires
I’m writing this short message from my temporary home in Eagle Rock. The Eaton Fire destroyed our home, and most of our neighborhood, in Altadena on Tuesday, January 7th. Another former board member, Carolyn Barnes, also lost her home, although three other former HFS board members who were also in harm’s way, did not. The…
Tracy Sondern’s Adoption Story
Nine months after we were approved for adoption, the phone rang. Holy Family had a birth mother they wanted us to meet. I was so stunned that this had finally happened that it took me a moment before turning to my husband and saying, “I think a birth mother wants to meet us.” We had…
Campbell-Langdell Family Update
Alene, Melissa, and Foster Adoptee (Genesis) Monica Campbell-Langdell were featured in HFS’s 2018 Gratitude report. Melissa sent this update in the fall, and Alene dropped by the HFS booth at the LA Episcopal Diocese Annual Convention and is pictured below with Executive Director Julie Brown. Dear Holy Family, You asked for an update! (Genesis) Monica completed high…