Since joining Serenity Foster Care in December 2003, Tami and Eric have exemplified what it means to open not just a home, but a heart, to children in need. Over the past two decades, Tami and Eric have welcomed 100 foster children into their lives, each one unique and deserving of safety, stability, and compassion.
Their journey through foster care has been marked by both immense joy and profound responsibility. With every child they’ve embraced, they have shown what love in action looks like. Whether offering a safe place for just a few days or guiding a child through years of growth and healing, they’ve approached each placement with warmth, patience, and an unwavering belief in every child’s potential.
Their impact goes far beyond the children they've welcomed into their home; Tami and Eric have also adopted three children, creating a forever family built on deep love and intentional commitment. But for them, foster care has never been about numbers, it’s been about relationships.
One story that stands out involves a set of twins they fostered several years ago. Rather than simply acting as temporary caregivers, they saw themselves as partners in a larger process, one that included the children's biological parents. They went above and beyond to establish trust, foster communication, and support the entire family. Their efforts created a pathway for successful reunification, and long after the case closed, the biological parents continued to reach out with updates, proof of the enduring connection forged through compassion and collaboration.
Stories like this remind us that foster care is more than a system, it’s a community. When foster parents commit not only to the children in their care but also to the broader circle of birth families, social workers, and support networks, healing becomes possible. Futures begin to change.
At Serenity and David & Margaret, we are proud to support families like Tami and Eric. Their story reflects the very heart of what we aim to do: empower families, uplift children, and make space for second chances. We hope to honor the legacy of love, restoration, and resilience that Tami and Eric Burge continue to build, one child, one family, one life at a time.
Interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent? Contact us today to start your journey! Because every child deserves a home and someone who believes in them.
