Sam and Anne Langley
Children’s Home Society: Buckner Place volunteers
There is a good reason why Anne Langley feels such a strong bond with the young women living at the Children’s Home Society’s Buckner Place, a residential cottage for teen parents. Langley’s birth mother lived on the Children’s Home Society (CHS) campus when she was a teen parent, and Anne and her brothers were adopted through CHS.
“They’re normally lonely, hurting and have had a lot of loss, and it’s important for them to feel loved and know that people care,” Langley said. “We also want the girls to see a successful and loving marriage and partnership to hopefully inspire them to seek a supportive partner.”
The Langleys, who take the young women on outings to the mall and movies, want the girls to know they are loved. They also hope the young mothers feel as though they are not being judged because of their circumstances.
“Our amazing volunteers go above and beyond to make sure our kids and their families know just how much the community cares for them,” said CHS Executive Director Kymberly Cook. “From arranging memorable outings for our girls to mentoring new moms, to planting flowers on our campus, our volunteers truly put their hearts into serving. We are so fortunate to have them as part of our CHS family.”
