By Jeanni Ritchie

“Sometimes they have to sleep on couches in the social worker’s office.”

 

That was the statement Starfish Ministries founder Jessica Lachney said during our conversation that really got my attention.

 

Lachney was referring to the gap between removal from a child’s home and placement in a foster home. It is precisely why Starfish Ministries was founded in 2023.

 

At the heart of the Starfish mission is a commitment to provide a safe, nurturing, and impactful environment and for children entering foster care. They offer an emergency “landing zone” for what is referred to as removal day.

 

“Removal day can be a traumatic experience when a child of any age is taken from the only home they have ever known and brought into care,” Lachney explains.

 

This is why Starfish Ministries has outfitted a home to make this difficult transition a little easier on children who face traumatic upheaval.

 

To help support this mission they will be hosting a pancake breakfast this Saturday.

 

The breakfast will be from 8-11 AM at The Book Nook, 6025 Monroe Hwy Ball, LA, during the Spring Fling Outdoor Vendor Market. 

 

Cost is $10 and comes with pancakes, sausage links, and scrambled eggs. Proceeds will be used to support this mission dedicated to serving the children of Central Louisiana in these frightening situations.

 

If you are unable to attend, you can help in other ways. Supporters can donate, sign up to become a volunteer, and read more about this incredible organization here: https://linktr.ee/starfishministries