Jamie Finn
Jamie C. Finn is the author of best-selling book, Foster the Family, and Filled: 60 Devotions for the Foster Parent’s Heart. She is the founder and President of Foster the Family and the founder of the Filled Gathering. Her popular social media accounts offer a glimpse into the real life of a foster parent and provide encouragement to tens of thousands of foster and adoptive parents. She lives in Sicklerville, New Jersey, with her husband, Alan, and their 7 children through foster care, adoption, and birth.
Jason Johnson
Jason is a writer and speaker who encourages families and equips church and organizational leaders on their foster care and adoption journeys.
He currently serves as the National Director of The Pure Religion Project with Christian Alliance for Orphans. In his work he develops resources, coaches leaders and teaches in a variety of contexts on church-based ministry structures, organizational leadership and strategy. He is also a sought-after speaker for churches, retreats, conferences, and events for foster and adoptive parents as well as for those considering getting involved.
Prior to his work at CAFO Jason spent 14 years in church staff ministry, including planting and pastoring a church in Houston. It’s there that his family's foster care journey began.
Jason and his wife, Emily live in Texas with their daughters. He has authored 4 books: Reframing Foster Care, Everyone Can Do Something, The ALL IN Curriculum and Effectively Engaging Churches. You can find many of his resources at www.jasonjohnsonblog.com.
Annika Marek-Barta
Annika Marek-Barta is a former foster youth that spent 5 years in the foster care system. At the age of 26, she was adopted as an adult, displaying the truth that we never outgrow the need to belong. She has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Washington state and works as a graphic designer/photographer. Her heart is to advocate for seats to be added to tables as the lonely are invited into belonging.
