Jacob and Samantha’s story has always been rooted in service, faith, and family. The couple met while attending Brigham Young University–Idaho, where their shared values quickly shaped the life they hoped to build together. Samantha, originally from Zimbabwe, later moved with Jacob to Blackfoot, Idaho, where he found work at a fabrication shop and she devoted her time to teaching children with special needs.
As they waited to start a family of their own, the couple felt drawn to something bigger. They believed they were “called to open their home” to children who needed stability, love, and care. That calling turned into action. Over the years, Jacob and Samantha have fostered nearly a dozen children, offering short-term refuge and long-term support to kids navigating difficult circumstances.
