I, Casey L Draughn, have been married to Jason for 17 years after moving to Florida in 2001 from Minnesota. Our story is a marvelous miracle that only God could have orchestrated year after year. Our greatest joy is raising our two young men. Tanner, the oldest 23, living his dream of being on the water as a distinguished boat Captain in Miramar Beach, Florida. Our youngest Kodie just turned 16 and is driving himself to all of his practices and outings now. It’s a big change for all of us. He is pursuing his passion of sports through football, track & field, off season PrimExample conditioning and any other sports training he can get. 

 

A couple years ago, we officially closed our door to foster care after having the honor of welcoming and loving on 50+ children in the almost 10 years our door was open. God has expanded our home in ways we could have never imagined and more beautiful that I could have asked for. We’ve given away brides at the altar, watched a beautiful grandbaby being born, taken in sibling sets for fun weekend getaways and now watching one beautiful young lady receive her identity, healing and freedom in our very own Pearl House. 

 

God surprised me in 2014 by sending me to Nepal to love on children who had been rescued from trafficking. It was one of the most beautiful and exhilarating experiences of my life. God gave me the beautiful picture of what is to be redeemed by Him, made pure and clean and whole by Him. It’s how I see people today, as God desires for them to be, not always as they are. This is how I see every woman we have the privilege of loving on and helping in our Yellow and Pearl homes. 

 

Around 14 years ago, Stephanie McMinn and her precious family moved next door to us and in those years we became such a big beautiful family that only God could have knitted together. Our children have grown up together and our babies are still best friends today and it’s a beautiful sight. It’s amazing how God wove not only our families together, but also our passions. For years as Stephanie was taking in the mommas to care for them our family was taking in the babies to love on them. Now, as of January 2025, God has combined these passions to allow me to officially work for BeGenerous as the new Assistant Director. Only Him and only in His timing. I will still continue to serve on the BeGenerous board as I started in 2022. 

 

During our time serving in foster care, I also served for 2 years with PurposeOne27 ministry. I am currently serving in year 2 of the South Walton High Touchdown Club Board as the Junior parent representative. Additionally, I currently serve on the advisory committee, with one of my former foster daughters, for the NorthWest Florida Guardian Ad Litem Board.