
Jerri Ann and John Fredeen
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13 years ago, Jerri Ann and John Fredeen made an important decision to become foster care parents. What started as a small journey to give back turned out to be a lifelong adventure that has shaped and forever changed their lives.
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"We never planned it. We thought we would help out, take care of a few children and do our part to give back," John said.
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Today, they have fostered nearly 40 children, have five grown children and adopted seven, soon to be nine. "All the children are a blessing to us," Jerri Ann said. "They keep us going."
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In her spare time, Jerri Ann also helps train new foster parents, sharing her experiences and helping to inspire others to open their homes.
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"Fostering is such an important thing to realize they can do. We need so many more people to get involved," Jerri Ann said.
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We truly admire that Jerri Ann and John have opened their homes and done so much to make a difference in the each of the children's lives. As our way of saying thank you, we will be donating $1,000 to Pathfinders Reno, their charity of choice, in their name.
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For information on becoming a foster parent or adoption, please call Washoe County Social Services at 775-337-4400. Or, to learn about Pathfinders, visit PathfindersReno.com
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