FAMILIES
THAT
THRIVE
The Family Centre was founded in 2001 to prevent babies and children from being placed into state orphanages.
More about TFC
The Family Centre is an organization focused on Christian values, aiming to foster thriving families. Through various free services such as social work, day care, support groups for mothers, parenting courses, cooking classes, and assistance with food, our dedicated team works collaboratively. We are driven by a shared commitment to embodying God’s love and ensuring that families not only survive but also flourish. Together, we go the extra mile to create a nurturing environment where love, support, and growth take center stage. Our mission is to empower families, helping them overcome challenges, celebrate achievements, and lay a solid foundation for a brighter future.
Our Team
Ramona is the Team Leader of the Day Care Team; she joined TFC in 2005. Also in the Day Care Team is Amelia, who worked with us for 7 years and then rejoined the team again in 2022.
Mirella, the Nurse and Administration assistant, joined the team in 2023.
Doina, the Social Worker, joined the team in 2016
Camelia: Manager
Ramona: Team Leader of the Day Care Team
Amelia: Day Care Team
Mirella: Nurse and Administrative Assistant
Doina: Social Worker
Board Members
Margie Vincent – President
Margie first travelled to Romania in 1999 to facilitate training in foster care and social work. During her initial stay she also worked as a volunteer in an orphanage in Craiova. Margie relocated to Ramnicu Valcea the following year where she lived for another 6 years. In 2001 she responded to a prayer asking, “what can I do God?” to prevent the abandonment of babies to orphanages – her prayer resulted in the establishing of The Family Centre.
Petre Negru – Vice President
Petre is a retired engineer who is actively involved in his local church. Petre joined in the founding of TFC and has continued to be an active Member bringing his wisdom and stability to the Board. We rejoice often about the journey of TFC and the wonder of us been here for over 22 years now.
Rafaela Radulescu – Board Member
Rafaela was the first person employed by TFC. Her role was in the Day Care however she was often a translator for Margie in the early years until 2005. Several years later Rafaela brought her hands on experience as a Board Member.
In 2020 Florin became a Board Member. He brings a background in business and mentoring and some much needed IT skills.
Cristi & Irina Ciuculescu – Board Members
Cristi and Irina pastor The Good Shepherd Church in Ramnicu Valcea. They bring their many years of experience in church and community work to the Board and a wonderful vibrancy for the Christian life.
Mihaela Hoidrag – Board Member
Mihaela is from the teaching profession who has a sincere sense of Gods call to be involved in her community. One of the newer Board Members, joining in 2022, already Mihaela is connecting us with others in praying for TFC.
Margie Vincent
Petre Negru
Rafaela Radulescu
Florin Pasat
Cristi Ciuculescu
Irina Ciuculescu
Mihaela Hoidrag
Our areas of work
We value and appreciate everyone, just like how God values each of us. Our community is all about love and support, making sure families can grow and be healthy. We’re here to create a safe and welcoming space where everyone feels included and can find joy and fulfillment.
Our free services include:
Social Work
Day Care
Mums Support Group
Parenting Courses
Cooking Classes
Assistance with Food
Donate to TFC
Your financial support enables TFC to do what they do best—supporting families to thrive. Become a regular supporter and set up an automatic payment with your bank (e.g., every month) OR make a one-off donation.
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Give to TFC in Romania:
Directly to the work of The Family Centre Romania.
GC AID
Account Details: 06 0729 0522196 00
Reference: Romania TFC
Note: Tax Receipts issued annually from GCAid for all donations to TFC.
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Give to Margie Vincent in NZ:
Financially support Margie Vincent in NZ to continue to develop the work of TFC. (Support for Margie is not eligible for a tax receipt)
GCIM
Account Details: 06 0729 0336879 00
Reference: Margie (922)
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Should you wish to set up an AP or make a payment via your banking systems, please inform us by entering the details in the fields below:
To give online by credit card to financially support Margie and TFC go to GC3
Please use references
To support The family Centre; reference is ROMANIA TFC
To Support Margie; reference is Margie (922)