Our Story
Foster Love Ministries traces its origins back to February 2020 when we opened our doors as the rest of the world was closing theirs. As current foster parents, we were astounded to see that there weren’t enough local homes to care for children in the Golden Isles region. When families are separated by greater distances, they become less likely to reunite. We were bolstered by the support of a local church, which allowed us to begin recruiting families to care for children in the Golden Isles area. Our first foster homes opened in the fall of 2020. In addition to creating a safe landing place for local children and families to rebuild, we also began providing support services for families involved in the foster care system. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a journey dedicated to supporting families in need within the Golden Isles Region.
The ministry's expansion continued in May 2022 when several attorneys serving the Georgia Superior Court, Brunswick Judicial Circuit, reached out to Foster Love. They sought the organization's assistance in providing family support services for non-custodial parents. Responding to this call, Foster Love extended its program hours and bolstered its staff to accommodate these additional services.
Originally established to serve families referred primarily through the Division of Family & Children’s Services, Superior Court, or through self-referral for private pay services, Foster Love Ministries has since evolved into a beacon of hope for countless families in the community. With a focus on fostering love and building families, the organization has demonstrated unwavering dedication to its mission of providing support, guidance, and care to those navigating the complexities of the foster care and judicial systems.
From its humble beginnings to its present-day impact, Foster Love Ministries remains committed to its founding principles of compassion, empowerment, and transformation.
Meet Our Team
Marci is the Co-Founder of Foster Love Ministries along with her husband, Benjamin, and serves as the Executive Director. Marci is a licensed pastor and pastored several churches prior to her entry into child welfare work over 8 years ago when she and Benjamin first became foster and adoptive parents. Marci and Benjamin have been married over 10 years and have two sons. Marci attends Remnant Church, coordinating their small group ministry and serves as a Teaching pastor.
Helene Taulbee, our Clinical Program Supervisor, is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, and holds a Master of Science in Family Therapy and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. She is certified in Virtual Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Play Therapy. Helene provides clinical supervision, training and oversight of direct services to our foster families and Family Support Services clients, with four years of experience in her field. Helene’s background as a foster child and a foster parent is invaluable as she provides foster parent orientations and trainings, conducts home evaluations, and places children in Foster Love homes. Helene’s skill sets ensure that our Family Advocates provide support and services that are critical in supporting foster families, maintaining foster homes and preventing disruptions.
Our staff members are dedicated and compassionate individuals who work tirelessly to support children and families in need.
Achievements & Recognition
