Leslie was on vacation when the call came in. “I didn’t hesitate,” she said. “They’re my grandchildren. Of course we would take them.” By the time she and her husband, Sam returned home to York County, Children and Youth Services was waiting at her door with her three...
For Leslie Clements, family has never been defined by blood. That’s why opening her home to children in need felt less like a decision and more like a calling. She knew children might come and go. That goodbyes were part of the deal. She also knew loving a child who...
When you step into the Youngblood home, you’re greeted with laughter coming from the living room, the sound of a football game outside, and someone snacking in the kitchen. It’s a little loud, a little chaotic, and completely full of love. “Kids are just drawn to our...
Dawn Whitcomb’s heart has always been set on adoption. “I may not be able to help every child,” she says, “but I can help some.” In 2016, she reached out to Children’s Home of York (CHOY) to make that dream a reality. She didn’t have a perfect plan, a partner, or all...
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