Like it Is, Susan McConnell.. Retake, Following Your Dreams to Make a Difference

After technical difficulties we are back  with the FULL interview with Susan McConnell, Adoptive mom and Ceo of Let it Be Us!. In her own words...

As an adoptive mother, I founded Let it Be Us because I know how important it is that every child lives in, and is loved by, a family.  I have worked with the State of Illinois for over a decade with the goal of finding families for children in the foster care system who are available for adoption.  I’ve spent intimate time with these very adoptable children who do not have families and I’ve wondered why.  The fact that the United States has over 100,000 children in the foster care system who are legally available for adoption is simply unacceptable. Finally, as the recipient of a congressional award for my work in foster care, I have a responsibility and a passion toward this project.Let it Be Us is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to adoption and education of children in Illinois foster care. Funds raised go toward programs and projects that maximize the prospects of successful adoptions for these children.  We also use our funds to better care for the older children who will never have the opportunity to be adopted.  Through our Educational Mentorship Program, we provide tutoring and scholarships for these children so that they can care for and support themselves as they move out into the world. In short, if we can’t give them parents, we can at least give them an education.

Learn more about her own personal Adoption Journey... an BE INSPIRED!