Elaine's Page

Why join the Black Moms Network?

I am a single mother of 11, (10 are adopted) 3 with disabilities. i have my own business which helps single moms. www.itsmytyme.com. i am also a writer/author The House With Dirt Walls....an i feel my experiences can help alot of women to be encouraged

How many children do you have?

11

About Me:

Our founder, Elaine Newkirk, is a 36-year-old single mother. She has 1 biological child and has adopted 4 children,
3 of which have disabilities. She has been a foster parent for 10 years and has taken in over 60 children. She has dedicated her life to helping youth make changes in their lives & succeed. She has received honors from Senators , Mayors and has been featured in several , newspapers and magazines.

Elaine is an ordained minister through the World Council of IndependentChristianChurches, http://www.wcicc.org


Elaine is very outspoken in her community. She works very closely child welfare agencies to assist in decision making for young people. She is a community health worker educating people on such topics as breast cancer, heart disease and HIV, to name a few. There are many other committees she sits on the can be provided upon request.



Elaine is an accomplished writer who has just finished her first novel. She also has written 4 screen plays (2 Feature length and 2 TV sitcoms), and is currently seeking representation. A great majority of all monies made from public speaking, Singing engagements, book sales and film production are put back into this organization to help our youth in need.




IN 2004, Elaine was elected the Adoptive Parent of the Year by the State of New Jersey and was awarded the Angel in Adoption Award by the U.S. Congress.

Voted by ESSENCE magazine as one of the 35 most beautiful women in the world (May 2005 issue).

Elaine Appeared on the Dr. Phil Show in April of 2006.

Elaine is a current member of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania State Foster Parent Assoc.

Age:

37

Gender

Female

Website:

http://www.itsmytyme.com

Favorite Website:

http://www.itsmytyme.com