Every child deserves a safe place to grow, learn and be loved, no exceptions.

In Northeast Georgia, families of children with disabilities or complex medical needs face an impossible challenge: many childcare centers simply aren’t equipped to care for children who require nursing support, therapy, or specialized attention. Because of this, hundreds of children in our community never have the opportunity to attend early childhood education programs, and parents are often forced to stay home or leave the workforce.

My Story

When my son Camden was born with significant medical conditions, I quickly realized that many of the experiences most families take for granted would look very different for us. Something as simple as attending daycare wasn’t an option, because most childcare centers simply weren’t equipped to provide the level of care he needed.

Instead, Camden was enrolled in a program that allowed a private duty nurse to come into our home for several hours each day. This support made it possible for me to continue working while knowing he was safe and receiving the specialized care he required.

In 2021, our family experienced an unexpected loss when one of Camden’s nurses, someone who had become like family to us, passed away. The loss was devastating emotionally, but it also created an immediate and difficult reality. Without a nurse who was trained in Camden’s complex care, school was not a safe option for him, and I had to leave my job in order to stay home and care for him.

During that time, I began searching for answers. I wondered how other families in similar situations managed to work, care for their children, and navigate a system that often has so few options for children with complex needs.

What I discovered opened my eyes: countless families in our community face the same challenge. Many parents are forced to step away from their careers simply because there are not enough safe, supportive childcare environments equipped to care for children with diverse medical and developmental needs.

That realization became the beginning of a bigger vision, one where families like ours would no longer have to face these barriers alone.

That moment ignited a new purpose for me, Camden is not alone. There are hundreds of children in our community facing the same barriers every single day. Families love their children deeply, but the lack of accessible, medically supported childcare keeps them from working, pursuing opportunities, and just living a balanced life.

I decided that no family should face this on their own. That’s why I’m building a Christian childcare center that welcomes every child, regardless of ability, where children with complex needs can learn, grow, and thrive alongside their peers.

My Vision

Lion Cub Academy was born from a deep desire to create the kind of childcare environment that many families struggle to find, one that truly welcomes children of all abilities. My vision is a nonprofit center where inclusive early education, therapy services, and compassionate care come together under one roof.

This will be a place where children build confidence, families find support, and every child is encouraged to discover the strength inside them.

With your help, we can turn this vision into a reality for families across our community.

My Ask

We need your help! Lion Cub Academy is currently in the process of being established as a nonprofit organization. The funds raised through this campaign will allow us to complete the legal and administrative steps required to officially launch the organization.

Your donations will help cover:

Nonprofit Formation & Legal Filing

   •   Filing Lion Cub Academy as a nonprofit corporation with the state

   •   Preparing and submitting required organizational documents

Federal Nonprofit Status

   •   Filing for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS so donations can be tax deductible and the organization can apply for grants

Administrative Setup

   •   Establishing nonprofit records and required documentation

   •   Creating governing documents such as bylaws and policies

Financial & Compliance Setup

   •   Applying for a federal EIN

   •   Registering for charitable fundraising compliance where required

   •   Setting up the systems needed for responsible financial oversight

Early Organizational Development

   •   Building a founding board of directors

   •   Developing the program framework and operational plans for Lion Cub Academy

What Your Donation Supports

$10 – Helps cover printing, materials, and administrative supplies for nonprofit paperwork.

$25 – Helps prepare and submit essential documents to establish Lion Cub Academy.

$50 – Contributes toward state filing fees to legally form the nonprofit.

$100 – Helps cover the cost of applying for federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

$250 – Supports the development of bylaws, policies, and operational plans.

$500 – Helps establish the nonprofit foundation, including building a board of directors.

$1,000+ – Helps fund early program planning, partnerships, and the next steps toward opening the center.

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps bring Lion Cub Academy one step closer to becoming a safe, inclusive, Christian childcare center for children of all abilities.