Israel and Adriana Villaloz – Area 3 Foster Family of the Year
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Israel and Adriana Villaloz are more than just foster parents – they are living proof that purpose can come from pain.

After a serious battle with COVID-19, they emerged with a renewed sense of clarity and conviction. From the hospital, they made a bold and powerful decision: to live with purpose and to pour into those who need it most.

Since opening their home through COMPACT, one of our Private License Placement Agency partners, Israel and Adriana have welcomed some of our most vulnerable youth, including g – teens who have endured adversity such as drug exposure, abuse, neglect, and even gang violence. But in the Villaloz home, these young people find a safe place to heal, grow, and simply be kids.

Laughter, music, and good food are staples in their household. These simple joys serve as powerful tools that build connection, trust, and create a rhythm of love and belonging that lasts long after the day is done.

Israel and Adriana embody the belief that while foster care may be temporary, their love is not. Long after teens leave their home, Israel and Adriana remain a constant in their lives – offering advice, encouragement, and a steady reminder that someone loves and supports them.

Congratulations, Israel and Adrianna Villaloz, our Area 3 Foster Family of the Year!