Why would a person choose to fly from San Francisco to Switzerland, spend one night, fly back to San Francisco for a night at home, then fly to Frankfurt the next day? Three adopted sons! Dennis always wanted to be a parent. “Even growing up gay, I knew, somehow, I wanted to have that experience,”…
Lara and David Bronson*, who are parents to 14-year-old Dylan and 17-year-old Myla, thought they might like to be foster parents … someday. Maybe when their son and daughter were out of the house. But someday came much sooner than the Bronsons ever expected! Since kindergarten, Dylan had been friends with a boy named Cory….
Would you like to help support Wayfinder Family Services without changing your will or parting with any assets now? You can do this by naming Wayfinder Family Services as a beneficiary of certain assets or accounts you own. This “beneficiary designation” is one of the simplest ways to make a gift to us. It is…
Over the years, donors like you have found that a charitable gift annuity can be a great way to support Wayfinder Family Services and receive a lifetime of fixed amount payments in return. Thanks to a recent change in rates, the charitable gift annuity just got better! Wayfinder Family Services can now offer you an…
We stand up in support of equity and social justice, and we stand against injustice and racism. We strive to build an equitable world for our clients and staff. Take the time to put yourself in our shoes. And think about what you wanted as a child … When a child enters the foster care system,…
Jay Allen, president of Wayfinder Family Services, also became CEO of the organization on July 1, 2023. He brings considerable experience to his new role and an unwavering commitment to children. What is the greatest challenge faced by children and families today? Poverty, systemic racism and the impact of COVID, combined with the stresses of…
Dear Friends, I will be retiring at the end of June 2023 after 17 rewarding years leading Wayfinder Family Services and a total of 31 years as a nonprofit CEO. This was a decision that I made several years ago, and I worked with our board of directors to ensure a smooth, seamless transition. While…
Fifteen-year-old Daron is a happy teenager who loves music. Also, he has cerebral palsy and partial sight. He is nonverbal and says only a few words, so he uses a communication device to let his devoted family know what he needs—and to joke around. Daron requires assistance with all the basic functions of life, like…
Secretary, Board of Directors and Wayfinder Community Council member “All children deserve to be in a safe, loving home” says Erica Fernandez. This belief drives her ongoing commitment to Wayfinder. Erica has a demanding job as a senior vice president and region manager for California Bank & Trust in Northern California, plus two sons of…
A visitor to Mila’s high school during lunchtime would have seen a sad, anxious girl sitting alone, hunched over her food. Mila’s childhood had been heartbreakingly difficult. “I had no hope for the future,” Mila remembers. She didn’t know help would come from Wayfinder. As a child, Mila witnessed domestic violence between her biological parents….
