For Foster ParentsHow You Can Help


Joanne Fowler Joanne Fowler moved to Gallatin Valley from Seattle, WA with her husband and three children nine years ago. She and her husband became licensed foster parents in 1995 and have since adopted one child and provided foster care for over 30 children. Joanne has served Hearts and Homes as Board Vice Chairperson and Chairperson and as a volunteer. She joined the staff in 2000 and she currently teaches parent education classes, coordinates the Supervised Visitation program, and is serving as Interim Executive Director.
Sharon Kamerman Sharon Kamerman has lived in Gallatin Valley with her husband for 15 years. They became licensed foster parents in 2002 and have provided respite care through Hearts and Homes for five years. Since 2003, Sharon has coordinated the Crisis Respite Care program. She also became the office manager in April 2004, bringing 20 years of office management experience to Hearts and Homes. Sharon is active in the Churchill community and in her church. She has two children, one still at home.
Susan Gerleman Susan Gerleman was born and raised in Bozeman. Susan started doing crisis care for Hearts and Homes in 2005. She same on board as a supervised visitation monitor in August 2006. Susan also continues to provide crisis care when needed.