Sharon Hobson co-founded Serenity because she believed that the system of caring for foster children/birth families could be done better. Her goal was to bring dignity and humanity to foster care. Her heart was to give every child the best opportunity to thrive even through the most difficult circumstances. 

When faced with the harsh realities of children being neglected and abused, she was often asked,  “How do you continue to do this work?” Sharon’s belief was, “We have to start where we are now and do the best we can for this child from this point”.  Sharon always had a way of looking forward.

Sharon was in the business of transforming foster care.  She believed that “As a foster parent, you can be a missionary by bringing a child into your home.  What a calling!! That one child can change generations of people."

Her legacy of love continues, as The Rose of Sharon Children’s Foundation moves forward in helping one child at a time.