Resource Parent of the Year Archive
Celebrating our outstanding resource parents who have made exceptional contributions to the lives of children in Charles County over the years.
2018 Resource Parent of the Year
Ms. Ayers
Ms. Ayers has consistently gone above and beyond for foster care youth in her care. She maintains frequent contact with biological parents, supervises visits, ensures that they are kept abreast of medical appointments and encourages them to stay positive.
Currently, Ms. Ayers has three foster care youth in her home, all under the age of 8. She ensures that they get to all appointments which are many as the two youngest have quite a few medical challenges. Ms. Ayers does all this without complaint and with a big smile on her face.
For all these reasons, Ms. Ayers has been chosen as Charles County's Resource Parent of the Year.
Outstanding Contributions
- • Maintains frequent contact with biological parents
- • Supervises family visits with care and compassion
- • Keeps parents informed about medical appointments
- • Provides encouragement and positive support
- • Manages complex medical needs for multiple children
- • Demonstrates unwavering dedication and positivity
Ms. Ayers - 2018 Resource Parent of the Year
Current Care
Caring for three foster children under age 8, including two with significant medical challenges, while maintaining strong family connections.
Resource Parent of the Year Archive
Each year, Charles County Department of Social Services recognizes an outstanding resource parent who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion, and service to children in foster care. These individuals go above and beyond in their commitment to providing safe, nurturing homes and supporting family reunification efforts.
Nomination Criteria
- • Exceptional care and dedication to foster children
- • Support for biological family relationships
- • Collaboration with CCDSS staff and services
- • Positive impact on child welfare outcomes
- • Demonstration of foster care values and mission