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CV - The James Project Supports Foster Parents in Springfield

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published November 23, 2020 at 7:51 PM CST

'Teen Home', one of the James Project Homes

Jan Williams is President and Founder of the James Project. The James Project recruits and supports foster parents in Springfield, Illinois through their different ministries such as The James Project Homes, Closet 1:27, and Call 1:27. Jan discusses their faith based mission and more with Community Voices' Bea Bonner.