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4KIDS Executive Leadership

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Andrew Holmes

Andrew Holmes

Andrew has been serving and leading at 4KIDS since 2018, initially launching our Family Advocacy Ministry (FAM) program to deepen support for our foster families, and later strengthening 4KIDS’ relationships and service to the local church as Director of Community Engagement. Now operating in the role of 4KIDS President, Andrew strongly believes that there is great dignity in caring for the vulnerable and a blessing for all those that seek to become part of this life-changing ministry.

Mathew John

Mathew John

Mat has been on the 4KIDS team since 2000 and has played a pivotal role in helping to expand foster homes into Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. Mat’s background in the Department of Juvenile Justice has developed his heart for foster care and continues to motivate him in his role as Chief Operating Officer.

Tom Lukasik

Tom Lukasik

Tom has served in various roles throughout 4KIDS since 1999. He and his wife Linda have fostered more than 50 children and continue to be involved in the foster care community throughout South Florida. As Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, Tom is able to propel local churches and organizations to become advocates for foster care in their neighborhoods.

Kevin Granato

Kevin Granato

Kevin Granato joined 4KIDS in 2013 as an intern while receiving his MSW. During his time with the ministry, he has served in several areas across the organization including foster care and partner engagement. As Chief of Staff, he is passionate about ensuring the ministry is operating with excellence to best serve children and families in crisis at a high level.

Shelley Baker

Shelley Baker

Shelley joined the 4KIDS team in 2012 after working in the foster care system for over 12 years in Missouri. Her passion for bringing justice to the foster care system in Florida helps to propel her work as Vice President of Expansion.

Tim Putman

Tim Putman

Tim joined the 4KIDS team in 2017 and serves as the Vice President of Prevention and Quality Assurance and Improvement. He is passionate about transforming the lives of children, youth, families and communities by relieving suffering and distress, encouraging the discovery of their God-given value and purpose, and equipping them to pursue of thriving futures.

Terri Galindo

Terri Galindo

Terri joined the 4KIDS team in 2018 and serves as the Vice President of Clinical Services. Both a LCSW and LMFT, she has more than 40 years of clinical experience and administrative oversight.

James Stewart

James Stewart

James joined the 4KIDS team in 2020 and currently serves as the Vice President of Programs. He has a MA degree in Marriage & Family and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership. James has over 25 years of experience in the child welfare and mental health sector.

4KIDS Board of Directors

Karl Sprague | Chairman of the Board of Directors

  • Brendan Cavanagh | 2015
  • Steve Daigle | 2017
  • William Davell, Esq. | 2009
  • Mark Davis | 2003
  • Kevin Enders | 2017
  • Ann Karay | 2021
  • Katy Mills | 2018
  • JJ Sehlke | 2013
  • Doug Sauder | 2003
  • John Schechter | 2009
  • Dominick Stokes l 2019
  • Norman Kravitz | 2014