Another Child Hires Ministry Development Managers in the Quad Cities

Another Child Foundation is excited to announce the addition of two new staff members. Joan Baril and Alicia Carter have been hired as our Ministry Development Managers for the Quad Cities region. The Quad Cities are located on the Illinois and Iowa border separated by the Mississippi River. The Quad City region has a population of nearly 400,000 people. The addition of Joan and Alicia will give Another Child the ability to reach, teach and transform more lives of the children and families God has entrusted to our care.

Joan Baril

I was born and raised in East Moline, Illinois.  A life long Lutheran, I have been a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa since shortly after my husband and I married over 20 years ago.  I served as a confirmation sponsor for four years, have served on multiple search committees, and am currently a member of congregational council.  I co-chaired the capital campaign to raise funds for the new multi-million dollar sanctuary.

My husband, Stephen, and I adopted our children internationally as infants.  Now 16 and 18, I am deeply grateful for their presence in my life and keenly aware of how different their lives may have been had they remained institutionalized or without a family foundation.  Since the adoptions, I have known the time would come for me to give back to children in need.  I believe working with Another Child Foundation will provide the right match of my experience and commitment to the cause of improving the lives of children at risk.

Alicia Carter

My name is Alicia Carter, and I’m honored to be one of the new Mission Development Managers.  I was born in New Mexico and grew up in the small town of New Windsor, Illinois where I still live with my husband Bobby, 8 year old son Emery, and 9 year old step son Anthony.  I have one sister and a very large extended family.  We have always been very family oriented.  I spend my free time playing with my sons, cheering on the Chicago Bears and Cubs, reading, and enjoying family game night with my sister and cousins. 

I attend Calvary Church of the Quad Cities, where I have been a part of various short

term mission trips that have taken me across the U.S!  I was raised in a strong Christian home where I learned that we are called to serve and live as the hands and feet of Jesus.  I have volunteered in Calvary’s children’s ministries for over 15 years.  Children have always been a huge passion of mine.  Orphans and hurting children have been very heavy on my heart for many years, so becoming part of the Another Child Foundation goes right along with the passion that God has placed within my heart.  I am very grateful for this opportunity and for what God will do in and through Another Child in the days and years to come! 

The Ministry Development Manager's primary responsibilities will be to be the Voice of those children we serve in Romania by building long-term partnerships with individuals, churches and other civic groups. Once again, Another Child Foundation is honored to have these two bright and passionate ladies to our staff.  If you would like to congratulate Joan and/or Alicia you can contact them at joan@anotherchild.org or alicia@anotherchild.org