Mission Statement

From an early age, Lakiesha Hohl felt a heartfelt calling to care for children. At just 16, she began working as a youth teacher’s aide at her local YMCA, a role that quickly blossomed into leadership as she became a youth program director. That early spark of passion became the foundation for a lifelong commitment to serving children, youth, and families.

After graduating high school, Lakiesha followed her purpose by earning a bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management and later a master’s in Psychology. She began her professional journey in ABA therapy, supporting children with developmental delays, which deepened her compassion for at-risk youth. This experience ignited her path into social work, where she became a tireless advocate for children in foster care, particularly those preparing to transition into adulthood without a safety net.

With hands-on experience in Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC), adoption, and adaptive skills programming, Lakiesha has remained devoted to creating safe, nurturing environments for youth to grow. In 2018, a lifelong dream became reality when she adopted two daughters adding to her beautiful family of six children. She’s not only a devoted mother and wife, but someone who cherishes nature, laughter, and the power of interior design to create comforting, life-giving spaces. She believes our environments should reflect peace, safety, and joy.

As the founder and director of S & L Foster Family Agency, Lakiesha’s mission is to break systemic cycles and build new pathways of hope. She is committed to empowering foster youth, young adults, and parents with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive. Through her leadership, she continues to cultivate a community where every individual is seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.