Angels for the forgotten (caring for kids in care)

$ 1,958.10 Available Donation

The Founder of Angels for the Forgotten, Melina Skidmore is a single mother to 4 beautiful children , a survivor of long term child abuse and complex trauma. She is a fierce advocate for the rights of children and families who slip between the cracks and are often overlooked by our society. Angels for the forgotten was founded on the 17th of December 2010. The birth of the charity was a culmination of Melina's life long dream to assist children and family's who, Like herself have experienced the foster care system, domestic violence and homelessness whilst also drawing on her more recent experiences as a mother navigating the often complex , exhausting and heartbreaking journey of trying to access basic support for her children with Autism and complex mental health issues. These experiences have driven her passion and the roots of the charity.