When Anna House opened its doors in November 2009 it was a jubilant and moving occasion. The immaculate four-bedroom home is situated in a gated estate, a few minutes from the iThemba campus, and his headed by married couple Mark and Samantha Williamson.

The couple who have been married for 14 years have two of their own children, Ezra (11) and Harley (9), and have embraced four foster children into the home. Samantha was an only child and is now delighted to be part of a large family.

Mark has been employed as a deputy sheriff for the past 17 years. Samantha was previously employed as a Teacher’s Assistant at Hillcrest Primary School but resigned at the end of last year to focus on being a full-time mother.

Mark and Samantha are excited about their new role as foster parents and are determined to provide a stable foundation for the children to excel from. They strongly believe that children need to feel that they belong to a family and respect boundaries within a loving secure environment.

The family enjoys outdoor activities and thrives on family time together.

The Children