About Us
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Our Why: On January 2,  2018,  Postpartum Depression claimed the life of Christina LaShawn Thompson-Adams.

She left behind a one-month old son, a husband, mother, father, sisters, brothers, grandparents, in-laws, cousins and friends. 

​Christina was a sweet and wonderful earth bound Angel, who became an Angel on high.
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Friends of Zayne Adams, FOZA Inc. was created as a non-profit organization to provide support for the children who have lost a parent due to a depression-related illness and to provide awareness, education and resources to communities regarding the dangers of postpartum depression.  

Our Mission:  To provide supportive, resources to families affected by postpartum depression, suicides, and the children left behind; we are advocates for maternal mental health wellness.

Our Vision:​ To make a positive impact by increasing awareness of postpartum depression suicides and other maternal mental health challenges in our community.  We want to help prevent suicides. We want moms to know they are supported no matter what. 

FOZA Inc., (Friends of Zayne Adams), is a nonprofit organization focused on connecting resources to the families and the children left behind after the tragedy of suicide due to postpartum depression and the challenges of all mental illnesses.  

Our Board and Advisors

Paulette Smith - President

Chrisalyn Santos - Secretary

Dr. Tisa Silver Candy - Treasurer

Troy Richardson - Director

Gail Flowers - Digital Media Manager

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Our Values (R.E.S.O.U.R.C.E.S)

To Research and provide the most useful resources to eradicate suicide due to postpartum depression 

To Educate families and the community on signs and symptoms of prenatal depressive symptoms

To Seek out and serve the lower SES (socioeconomic) and at-risk members in our community

To Optimize technical applications that will provide increased interactivity and  communication 

To Utilize existing agencies and organizations that are prepared to support 

To Replace outdated, misleading views related to mental illness with true and beneficial facts

To Cultivate a database of specialized, professional support resources

To Elevate the spirit and bring hope for tomorrow

To Sustain a support system for grieving children and families

You Are Not Alone....