Who are we?

When you’re about to trust an organisation with something as important as the life of your child, you’ll want to know who you’re dealing with. Let’s tell you a bit about ourselves...

Beatrice PringleBeatrice Pringle ~ Founder and director

Beatrice adopted her first child in 2007 and is currently expecting her second child through her first pregnancy.  She runs Professional Career Consultants, a successful personnel and recruitment agency that has been the sole sponsor of Adoptions4Ever since 2008.  Her passion for preserving life, supporting adoption-minded women and being a part of making dreams come true for adoptive parents is her driving force behind this initiative. Beatrice’s strong reputation has grown through her ability to stay calm in any situation and the essential belief to respect, understand and listen to the needs of others. Dividing herself between running a successful national business, and directing and funding Adoptions4Ever, she finds inspiration in surrounding herself with close friends, family and her son Renaldo.

Dr Marie KrugerDr Marie Kruger ~ Social worker & adoption specialist

Marie Kruger’s career in social work began with a BA Honours degree before joining the Johannesburg Child Welfare Society. Since opening her own private practice in 1994 she has provided counselling, play therapy, supervision and consultation for social workers, legal work and adoptions. Marie qualified with her Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil) for Social Work in 2006. She serves on the committee for the Social work association for South Africa as well as the South African Association for Social Workers in Private Practice. She is the co-author of Sexual Abuse: Dynamics, Assessment, And Healing and of The Recognition and Protection of Children’s Rights (In Word and Deed). Marie’s support, guidance and knowledge of adoption have been a fundamental element of Adoptions4Ever. She is professional, compassionate and generous, relating well to the birth mothers as well as the adoptive parents. Marie is married with three sons and lives in Johannesburg.

Jacques and Lisa AucampJacques and Lisa Aucamp ~ House parents of Huis Talitha, mother home

Birth mothers immediately recognise Jacques and Lisa’s passion for their emotional and spiritual well-being. Lisa is a school teacher and qualified counsellor. The birth mothers adore her for her generous, cheerful, patient and insightful guidance. Jacques works for a mining supplies company. He is a loving husband and father who is warm and dependable. He is also an excellent cook – a great benefit to the household! Jacques and Lisa have two adult children, Jean and Netanya, who are a credit to Jacques and Lisa’s devotion as parents and care givers.

 

Debbie TurnerDebbie Turner ~ Project administrator

Debbie’s passion has always been people. Her cheerful and friendly demeanour puts  people at ease. Her creativity, compassion and commitment have been a welcome asset to the organisation. Debbie prides herself on her ability to turn her visions into reality. Debbie is married, is a mother of two young children, and works from home.