February is Parent Recognition Month. Strengthening Families Washington, of the Department of Early Learning for Washington State, believes there is no better way to recognize a parent, grandparent, foster or adoptive parent than by acknowledging the numerous and impressive things they do to strengthen their family and those around them in their community.
Seattle's Child is proud to sponsor the Washington Unsung Hero Awards, recognizing our everyday heroes and honoring the important role caregivers play in children's lives. There are 28 nominees for the 28 days of February, and Seattle's Child will highlight each and every one.
Congratulations to the Unsung Hero for February 7: Jill Homme & Deb Libbey – Battle Ground, WA:
Jill and Deb have a son of their own and have adopted 3 sisters and 1 baby boy after having fostered them. They are currently fostering another baby boy that they hope to adopt.
These kids are the happiest and most well-adjusted kids we know and even though Jill and Deb both work – Jill is a Graduate Academic Coordinator at WSU Vancouver and Deb is a Vancouver City Police Sergeant, they make it a priority to spend quality time with the kids. We can think of no more deserving couple to receive this award.
Nominator: Dean and Sue Flory
