Key Contributors & Volunteers

Those Who Help Make It All Happen

Specialized Contractors

Specialized Contractors provide part time support for their various areas of expertise.

•    Cassie Free – Web Design

•    Beth Bishop – Grant Writer

Volunteer County Liaisons

County Liaison’s operate as a bridge between DCS, churches, individuals, and businesses in their county.

•    Pam Agler – Adams County

•    Nathan Bromm – Boone County

•    Casi Emrick – Hendricks County

•    Erin Godwin – Allen County

•    Kayla McCoy – Hendricks County

•    Deb Rhodes – Cass County

•    Ben Schoettel – Porter County

•    Cindy Sewell – Howard County

•    Amy Thiele – Wells County

•    Angela Wagner – Hamilton County

•    Bree White – West Marion County

Volunteer Champions

Champions function as the primary contact and coordinator for their Children’s Home and/or area.

•    Chelsea Bennett – Faith In Deeds

•    Karen Bradney – Dignity Home & Romaniv

•    Abigail Chikkala – Faith In Deeds

•    Johan Chikkala – Faith In Deeds

•    Kathleen Gannon – Exodo

•    Emnet Gilbert – Berhan Yehun

•    Dax Meredith – Huddle for Hope

•    Bill Neal – New Song

•    Betsy Rhoades – Dignity Home & Romaniv

•    Gretchen Stanley – Adoption

•    Lois Teeter – Dignity Home & Romaniv

•    Candice Warnock – Exodo

•    Deena Wilson – Berhan Yehun

Foster Care Advisory Board

The Foster Care Advisory Board provides strategic direction and consultation in their various areas of expertise.

•     Kristin Ballard – Huddle for Hope Community Volunteer

•     Angela Brenneman – Foster Care Volunteer

•     Pastor Tony Hart Sr. – New Era Church Staff

•     Stacy Lozer – Former Child Welfare Staff

•     Daniel Moore – Business Professional

•     Dr. Scott Moeschberger – Academic Professor

•     Takkeem Morgan – Foster Care Aged Out Youth & Nonprofit Founder

•     Kris Paison – National Christian Foundation Staff

•     Heidi Porterfield – Board Representative

•     Suzy Roth – Hands of Hope Executive Director