The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Everyone wants to serve foster kids, but sometimes it's hard to know how. There are many ways to serve in Compelled to Care. You can serve at large events, write encouraging cards or even help organize gift drives for foster kids and help organize donations.
Everyone wants to serve foster kids, but sometimes it's hard to know how. There are many ways to serve in Compelled to Care. You can serve at large events, write encouraging cards or even help organize gift drives for foster kids and help organize donations.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
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The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
MEET THE BOARD
ASHLEY WAMBACH
Ashley Wambach is the President & Executive Director of Compelled to Care. She has been a part of Compelled to Care since it launched in 2015 at Evergreen Christian Community and started leading the group in 2016. She led Compelled to Care from a small group dinner with 10 parents and 20 kids into the largest foster, adoptive and kinship family ministry in WA state where over 3K people engaged with the ministry. She has spoken at events, churches, taught classes on ministry strategy and marketing and has also sat on panels regarding the future of orphan care ministry. Before launching Compelled to Care as a non-profit in 2021 she wore many hats at ECC where she was also the Early Childhood Director. She brought a trauma informed lens to kids ministry through building systems and writing curriculum which she still does through Compelled to Care. Ashley has been married to her husband Nick for 16 years and they have served as foster parents for 8 years and adopted a few kids - in fact, they drive a 12-passenger van. Together they are raising 7 kids under age 13 which involves homeschooling, public school, football, Awana’s and potty training. Ashley understands family ministry from the lens of having foster care in her home as well as working in the field professionally.
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Vice President/
CarePortal Church Ambassador
Cyndi brings a wealth of business knowledge from her years as the owner and operator of two Grocery Outlet stores. She also designed national marketing campaigns for Grocery Outlet and trained new owner/operators. She has also served as the Director of Children's Ministry at two large churches. She combines her knowledge of business and passion for ministry to serve the Compelled to Care community. Cyndi is passionate about bringing a trauma informed lens to children's ministry and curriculum. Cyndi inspires people with her photography and writing about servant leadership. She bakes the best cupcakes, loves going on adventures with her husband Doug and owns many many baskets. In fact, her business Costco card says "The Basket Case."
Board Treasurer
Krista has been serving and leading with Compelled to Care in different capacities since 2016. As a professional graphic designer Krista has brought her eye for design to Compelled to Care's largest event the Restore Retreat. She has a passion for serving and encouraging moms. Krista is also the heart behind The Care Box Project and brought her background in package design to this project. She is the mother of two teens and a toddler. She enjoys dancing with her teen on Tiktok or by herself in Target for Instagram Stories. She loves giving and receiving gift baskets, drinking gas station Slurpees and drinking coffee. She always assumes the best in people.
CYNDI WEAVER
KRISTA GERIS
President/Executive Director
We are so thankful for the many volunteers, leaders and interns that work together to serve foster, adoptive and kinship families through Compelled to Care.
MEET THE LEADERS
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NICK WAMBACH
Kids Program Director/
Dad's Night Group Leader
Nick is passionate about Children's ministry and has worked in vocational kids ministry at small mobile campuses as well as large historic churches. He especially enjoys creating fun events like day camps. Nick has been married to Ashley for 13 years; together they are raising 7 children under 11 years old. They have grown their family through birth, foster care and adoption. Nick is a dedicated Seahawks fan. Loves burgers and drinking coffee. He also throws an epic Nerf Night.
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JESSICA HOWARD
Bookkeeper/
Single Moms Night Out
Group Leader
Jessica is an experienced foster mom who knows how to masterfully juggle work, the foster care schedule and all her young kiddos. She is passionate about foster care and being in community with others on the same journey. She also keeps us up to date with all the changing foster care policies and WAC's.
NATHAN LACHINE
We Foster WA Admin
Nathan is a veteran foster parent who has been fostering since he was 21 years old. He specializes in fostering teens with bigger behavioral needs. He is a caregiver/community trainer with Coordinated Care , the Region 5 & 6 Alliance CaRES Mentor, founder of Evergreen Caregiver Support, a Region 5 1624 Rep and he is on the board of Male Survivor. He is also the dad to a much loved pup.
MELANIE RENAE
Mom Squad Group Leader
Melanie is an experienced foster/adoptive mom, author and career educator. She is passionate about kids and especially her own that range from babies to teens. She has great advice about raising adoptive children while also maintaining families of origin. Her favorite color is red and she could be a professional Amazon shopper. She lets everyone know that her meet-up is the most popular and she is not wrong!