After raising 5 children of their own Darlene Burns (50) and her Husband Michael Burns (59) adopted three more children, Avrial, 17, her brother Justin, 6, and another brother (ID TK)16. When the Nevada-based business they owned failed, they lost their home and, homeless, moved to Colville Washington to be near relatives. With the help of Rural Resources, an eastern Washington social service agency, the family is now getting back on their feet. Darlelene is in school learning new skills and Michael has found part time work as a health aid for a senior citizen.
After raising 5 children of their own Darlene Burns (50) and her Husband Michael Burns (59) adopted three more children, Avrial, 17, her brother Justin, 6, and another brother (ID TK)16. When the Nevada-based business they owned failed, they lost their home and, homeless, moved to Colville Washington to be near relatives. With the help of Rural Resources, an eastern Washington social service agency, the family is now getting back on their feet. Darlene is in school learning new skills and Michael has found part time work as a health aid for a senior citizen. To make ends met the family grows their own vegetables.
