About Us
Ellie Giffin, President
Hello my name is Ellie Giffin and my husband Tracy and I are kinship grandparents for our grandson Karu. Professionally I am a Resident Services Coordinator, essentially a social worker and case manager, for 130 seniors in the Treasure Valley area. My previous work paths have including being a support broker for children with special needs for Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, civil court clerk for Ada County, PAVE advocate assisting families navigate IEPs/504 plans for children receiving special education services in schools and a CASA in Washington state working solely with children with tribal connections and medical limitations. We have 3 adult sons, 2 granddaughters in addition to our grandson and we have a mini/hobby farm. You will often find us at local rodeos, or race car tracks and at area support events.
Amanda Farley, Vise President
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Charlye Hahn, Interim Executive Director
My name is Charlye Hahn. I am the middle child of seven. My husband and I have lived in Boise since 1997 when he retired from the Army after serving for 21 years. We have 5 children, 10 Grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. We started our kinship journey in 2001 when we took in our great niece and nephew (twins). I am the secretary on the board of 4 The Love Of Kinship as I want to provide support to kinship families. I am a GrandVoice Kinship Advocate with Generations United. I am the Chair of the board for Idaho Community Health Workers Association, Vice President for the board of the Wilder VFW Auxiliary, Vice Chair for the board of Clowns Of Idaho. I volunteer my time to co-facilitate classes for Powerful Tools for Caregivers as a Master Trainer and help run one of the Memory Cafe’s offered by Aging Strong. I enjoy camping, hiking, reading, volunteering, and going to the casino.
Melissa Privett, Secretary/Tresurer
My name is Melissa. I am the treasurer for the group. My passion is to help all children to feel loved and valued. The adults who take care of the children need a safe place to find the help they need to care for the children in their homes. This is the reason I am a part of this group.
I work with children at my church as the children's director. I am also Special Olympics coach as well as the management team member for the local team. (Four Rivers Outlaws) For my day job, I am a house manager at residential home for adults with disabilities.
My true passion is to love others as Christ has loved me. If I can help just one child or adult through this group...then that is what I am here for.