I love that there were Hot Wheels cars.

I love that there were Doritos for my snack.” These are the words of four-year-old Ari. After experiencing trauma and neglect as a small child in Illinois, Ari didn't just enter a house; he entered a home where he was seen, known, and loved. This transition was made possible by Heights Community Church. While the Whitten family opened their doors to Ari, their church community opened their hearts—providing the meals, prayer, and tangible support (including Ari’s favorite things) that allowed the Whittens to focus on healing. Today, Ari isn’t a foster child; he is a forever member of the Whitten family.