About SoHome
As of June 2015, the average length of stay in foster care for those adopted is 33 months, 38 months for those who age out, and nine months for those who are reunited with their families. This statistic is important because children are staying in the system an incredible length of time considering that children view time much different than adults do. In a time of 3 years, the child could take their first steps and say their first words, graduate from kindergarten or highschool, purchase their first car, or win their little league tournament. A great amount can happen in three years and that is why these children need a quality home.
On any given day, there are 50-100 children on a list awaiting placement with a foster home. Where do they go in the meantime? We are glad you asked. They come to us! We have a big vision, but we believe it is attainable because we have a large contributor: Jesus. Our vision is to eradicate this list. We know, it’s a big vision. However, our God is a big God. We have an amazing head start with a facility of over 8,000 sq ft. This home will provide a placement for up to 20 children and teens, comfortably. What makes SoHome different from other homes is our focus to maintain the nuclear family as much as possible. We will do this by giving priority to siblings in care that are in need of placement. We can’t accomplish this goal without YOU. Would you prayerfully consider helping us bring the vision to life? Let’s do it!
About SoHome
As of June 2015, the average length of stay in foster care for those adopted is 33 months, 38 months for those who age out, and nine months for those who are reunited with their families. This statistic is important because children are staying in the system an incredible length of time considering that children view time much different than adults do. In a time of 3 years, the child could take their first steps and say their first words, graduate from kindergarten or highschool, purchase their first car, or win their little league tournament. A great amount can happen in three years and that is why these children need a quality home.
On any given day, there are 50-100 children on a list awaiting placement with a foster home. Where do they go in the meantime? We are glad you asked. They come to us! We have a big vision, but we believe it is attainable because we have a large contributor: Jesus. Our vision is to eradicate this list. We know, it’s a big vision. However, our God is a big God. We have an amazing head start with a facility of over 8,000 sq ft. This home will provide a placement for up to 20 children and teens, comfortably. What makes SoHome different from other homes is our focus to maintain the nuclear family as much as possible. We will do this by giving priority to siblings in care that are in need of placement. We can’t accomplish this goal without YOU. Would you prayerfully consider helping us bring the vision to life? Let’s do it!
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
-Dr. Seuss
Board of Directors
A home is made by the people who make it a home, not by the building. When considering SoHome’s Board of Directors, it is clear that our name will live up to its reputation to provide, empower, and unite. Their experience and education ranges from non profit administration to leadership and foster placement. The most important quality is certainly their compassionate heart to serve others. Please take a few moments to get to know the extraordinary people assisting in making SoHome a reality.
Nathan Daniel
Founder & CEO
Any non profit venture has a leader equipped to set a vision for what they believe will change lives. Nathan is exactly that for SoHome Kids Foundation. He is a motivated and driven advocate for teens and children who have a need to experience true and relentless sacrificial love.
Nathan is a foster parent, missionary, entrepreneur, and aspiring clinical child psychologist. “Kids need a home that they like being in, and that’s exactly what SoHome will be to them,” says Nathan. He was first blessed with the idea of SoHome after raising his niece and nephews for over 2 years who were eventually placed in the foster system.
He was born and raised in the Wichita, Kansas area. His experience includes volunteer work with various organizations such as Communities in Schools, Helping Hands, Lord’s Diner, Union Rescue Mission and beyond, employment with Prairie View Mental Health Facility and Augusta Unified School District 402, degree in Psychology with a minor in entrepreneurship, and missions work in India.
Nathan enjoys being outside spending most of his time hiking and camping. Creating an atmosphere of home for children who need one through SoHome is what drives Nathan to make this foundation a reality.
David Gray
Passionate and intentional, David Gray is a leader and advocate for those in need. David is finishing his MBA concentrated in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Regent University. He was raised in Emporia, Kansas and currently resides in Augusta, Kansas. David has served as worship pastor and youth pastor for churches in the community with experience extending to aviation and construction. It is through having two adopted children of his own and his experience as a former foster parent that has a vital role in his desire to bring SoHome’s vision to life.
Shannon Satterfield
As a young girl, Shannon overcame many obstacles that have been hindering blocks to so many before her. However, she succeeded valiantly. She has experienced the system first hand and that has inspired her to be the change in the kids’ lives we serve. Shannon has been a master’s level teacher for many years and has made an intentional impact in each of her students’ lives. She grew up in Sharon Spring, KS, and loves to travel, dance, time outdoors, and treasures time with family including her canines. Shannon’s perspective ignites a different take on the conversation and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her as a part of our board!
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Join Our Team!
SoHome Kids Foundation is more than a place to work. It is a place to grow, to contribute, and to find satisfaction through your efforts. No matter where you work at SoHome Kids Foundation, you will influence children, youth, and families not only for today, but also well into their futures.