At HFS Adoption & Foster Care, we are honored to celebrate the stories of families who have grown through adoption. One such story belongs to Lorraine Wright, Ed.D., whose journey began with HFS more than six decades ago.
I first joined the HFS Board in 2008. I remember my first board meeting at St. James in the City Episcopal Church. I had to borrow fifty cents in change from the executive director to pay for the parking meter on my car! I have now completed two full rounds of service with the board, including time off between board commitments, and will step down in November 2025, as a new board member will be elected at the Los Angeles Episcopal Diocese Convention to take my place.
In a year filled with many blessings and challenges, Holy Family Services (HFS) Adoption & Foster Care is excited to announce a significant Legacy Gift of $1,118,000 from a family who has requested that HFS not share their name with the public. The family started the adoption process in 1958 and adopted their son in…
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.
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.
Shannon Matta is ready to partner with you and bring the message of foster care and adoption to your organization.
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.
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…