There are quite a few organizations that strive to provide basic necessities for at-risk children. Caterpillars to Butterflies focuses more on providing resources to these children so they can flourish. We aim to help children accomplish goals, explore passions, and participate in activities that boost their enjoyment of life.
Our Mission
Helping foster and at-risk children achieve transformation, creativity and their endless potential.
Recognition & Awards
Caterpillars To Butterflies and founder, Tracy Hanson, were recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives with a Special Congressional Recognition Award for outstanding service to our community and bettering the lives of children.
Who we are
Tracy has been an entrepreneur for much of her adult life, having successfully started up multiple companies during her career, including her current company launched 20 years ago. Four years ago she began her journey as a Guardian Ad Litem, advocating for children placed in the dependency court system. In addition to her advocacy work, Tracy also mentors new Guardians and provides guidance on how to best serve the interests of the children of Florida.
Her experience as a Guardian has left Tracy with the feeling that the children she serves need and deserve more than just the minimal necessities to live. Having raised three sons with her husband, Tracy understood that children need more than food, water, and shelter to thrive. They need joy, they need experiences, they need normalcy. Caterpillars to Butterflies is the culmination of Tracy’s experience as an entrepreneur, a Guardian, and a mother, as she strives to serve the children of Florida and provide a sense of normalcy to those who need it most.
Bernard has over 35 years of accounting experience in both the private and public sector, and has operated his own private practice for the past 20 years.
Bernie is founder of the Florida Lumber Kings Youth Hockey Program and has coached kids of all ages from beginner to college level. He is also the founder of Hockey's Helping Hands, a non profit charity that he established in 2012 to help individuals and teams play the sport of hockey.
Kim is the owner and senior developer of a local web development company, but more importantly a wife, mom, and licensed foster parent. She lives in Pasco County with her husband, three sons, one daughter, and a constantly changing number of foster children, chickens, dogs, and hedgehogs.
While Kim takes her responsibility to protect the children in her care very seriously, she can often times be found at home running around the property with the kids and being silly.
Kim has been building things on the internet for the last twenty-five years. She has fifteen years experience working with non-profits and assisting them to grow through online marketing. She has also worked as a leader and pastor in youth ministry for over ten years.
Oren worked for Tampa Fire for 18 years, and currently works for Pasco Fire & Rescue. He was a part of the Tampa Fire Rescue Awards Review Board for 14 years, and served as the chairman for 7 years. He has also operated several businesses on the national and international scale.
Oren enjoys traveling and spending time with his two sons, Riley & Chase.
