Alberta has an immense capacity for love and an ability to smile even when things are not going well. She is also one of the special relatives or family friends who step up to become kinship caregivers for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Alberta is the caregiver…
This October, plan for your future and support a worthy cause. By creating an estate plan and considering Wayfinder Family Services, you’ll ensure a meaningful legacy and leave a lasting impact on your loved ones and the community. Now is the perfect time to consider creating an estate plan and ensuring your wishes are carried…
He was born blind and later diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and autism. And when he smiles, he lights up the room. He’s an enthusiastic Dodgers fan, loves to eat and dance. And he adores his brother and sister. He’s a joy! But by middle school, his parents knew he’d need more than his local school…
Tell us about the summer at Wayfinder. I want to share what children, youth, adults and families have gained this summer. This is what our donors and volunteers make possible throughout the year. I am so grateful to our supporters who continue to make Wayfinder moments possible. Sun, sand, surf and sports Our recreation…
Families are made in all sorts of ways. And sometimes, very quickly. Shawn Narayan and his wife Annie first became a part of the Wayfinder family when they decided to become foster parents. They went through the process to be certified. And then, the very day they were certified, they became the foster parents of…
A big thank you to Jade Pillsbury, realtor at Guide Real Estate, member of Wayfinder’s Community Council and inspiring mother! Jade and her husband adopted two children through Wayfinder and she shared her journey at this year’s Derby Day event. Their son was only 10 days old when he was placed with them, weighing just…
Herminia and Gerardo wanted so much to be parents. After unsuccessful fertility treatments, they thought about helping children who needed homes. A family friend recommended Wayfinder for fostering children with the potential to adopt. Wayfinder trained and certified Herminia and Gerardo as foster parents The couple was excited—and a little nervous—when they received call in…
Wayfinder’s generous donors make a tremendous impact. They provide us with the resources to change the future of those who have nowhere else to turn. Please consider a gift to Wayfinder this holiday season. Because of your gift … Families of babies like TJ who were born with disabilities will have hope thanks to our…
What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution? If you are age 70 ½ or older and own a Roth or traditional IRA, you can take advantage of the Charitable IRA “Rollover” or “Qualified Charitable Distribution” (QCD). This provision allows you to use your required minimum distribution—or up to $100,000 per IRA owner—to support Wayfinder, while bypassing…
What are you grateful for this holiday season? I am grateful for the circle of support at Wayfinder. I am grateful for community. Since Wayfinder’s founding, we have been building community. In the organization’s early years, we gave children who were blind a chance to meet and befriend other children like them. At Camp Bloomfield,…
