JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – She’s a single mom of 3, who’s now raising 10 kids. Yes, you read that correctly.
News4JAX was there at the Duval County Courthouse in December when Londeshua Kendrick adopted her brother’s seven boys.
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She told us then that this was a pact she made with her mother and siblings; that if anything were to happen to one of them, they would take in the others’ children.
Londeshua opened up to me about what led up to the adoptions, and the one big wish on her heart: Finding Mr. Right.
As she juggles the daily demands of a busy household of 10 children, Londeshua said she’s navigating the challenges of raising her family by keeping her children on a schedule, ensuring they feel loved, and leaning on her incredible support system.
Londeshua said she believes in creating a united family where everyone has a place. And with the right partner, she knows they can thrive even more.
In our candid conversation, Londeshua shared how she’s been patiently waiting for the right person to come into her life — a man who not only loves her but is ready to embrace her large, energetic family.
Londeshua’s faith and patience in finding the right partner are a testament to her strength and belief that the right person is out there.
YOU CAN HELP: Check out Londeshua’s GoFundMe
Press play below to watch my eye-opening conversation with Londeshua and find out how she’s balancing it all.
Unveiling the adoption process
Then, if you’ve ever wondered about the adoption process or what it takes to welcome a child into your home, I also visited with local adoption supervisor Lauren Guion at The LJD Jewish Family and Community Services for a look inside the world of adoption and foster care.
Lauren, who oversees cases where children are also placed from different counties and states, breaks down the essential steps in the adoption process.
From trauma-informed care classes to background checks and home studies, Lauren explains how her agency ensures that every potential adoptive parent is fully prepared and supported during a process that often involves foster parents, relatives, and even non-relatives who step up to help provide a seamless transition from foster care to adoption.
Currently serving more than 500 children in out-of-home care, with 300 of those kids in licensed foster homes, The LJD Jewish Family and Community Services says the need for loving, stable families is huge.
Beyond the paperwork and logistics, Lauren emphasizes the importance of her position: Offering emotional and practical support for families through connections to counseling, parenting resources, financial assistance, and more.
