[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 145 (Friday, September 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E907]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           ANGELS IN ADOPTION

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                             HON. DON BACON

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2022

  Mr. BACON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Amber Richardson who 
has recently been nominated for the Angels of Adoption Award. 
Historically, the Angels of Adoption program has celebrated 
individuals, couples, families, and organizations from across the 
nation who have made an extraordinary contribution on behalf of 
vulnerable children and families. Those recognized through Angels of 
Adoption represent a wide variety of individuals involved in the 
adoption, foster care, and the child welfare world. I am proud to 
nominate Amber for this award as she is the founder and CEO of Foster 
Love and has fostered 14 different children over her lifetime.
  In June 2020, Amber Richardson Founded Foster Love, an official 501c3 
within my district in Omaha, that has made an extraordinary impact on 
the lives of foster children within our community since its creation. 
Their mission is to provide basic needs and opportunities for children 
in foster care, so they feel confident, empowered, and valued, and 
foster families feel supported. They have done this by opening a 
storefront boutique in which foster children can shop the latest trends 
in a welcoming, unique setting where merchandise is new, high quality, 
and free of cost. The store front offers multiple programs each month 
such as shopping days, appointments for emergency needs, and an art 
program called Artsy Kids.
  Amber and her husband, Matthew, have fostered 14 different children. 
Starting in 2007 they welcomed Trevor, their first foster child, into 
their home and later adopted him in order to give him a ``forever 
home''. This was the spark that led Amber to continue developing 
relationships within the foster community as well as volunteering and 
advocating on different foster panels. Amber has been a driving force 
within the Omaha foster care community; her drive and passion for this 
cause has been truly inspiring.
  Through Foster Love, Amber has built a vibrant community that helps 
support both foster children and their families. To date, Foster Love 
has served and supported over 800 children and foster parents, their 
work continues to expand and grow. Not only are these children provided 
with the necessary resources that they need to thrive on a daily basis, 
but they are also loved every step of the way. Foster Love exemplifies 
love and dignity, and I could not be happier to recognize Amber 
Richardson for the Angels of Adoption Award.
  I salute and thank Amber for her impression upon the Omaha community, 
which will be felt for years to come.

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