LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his nominee, Lake County Supervisor Tina Scott, has been selected as the 2018 “Angel in Adoption” for California’s Fifth Congressional District.

This award is granted to people across the country who make lasting differences in promoting adoption, permanency, and child welfare.

“Supervisor Scott makes a difference in the lives of children in our community each and every day and I am so pleased to honor her with this exciting award. She has served children in our community as supervisor, as school district board member, and as an incredible foster and adopted parent,” said Thompson. “Her work is constantly focused on making our community an even better place for children and we are so proud of her hard work. I look forward to honoring her at an upcoming ceremony in Washington, D.C. for dedicated advocates like her from across the nation.”

“Serving children, as both an elected official and as a parent, is one of my greatest passions in life. Each day, I am proud to care for children through my work in our community and as a parent,” said Supervisor Scott. “Receiving the Angel in Adoption award is a deep honor for me and I look forward to continuing to serve children across our community.”

Scott currently serves as a Lake County supervisor and previously served as a Lakeport Unified School District Board member.

Supervisor Scott moved to Lakeport from Santa Rosa. In her 16 years in Lake County, she and her husband have fostered more than 60 youth and adopted five of those children.

Among her many passions, Supervisor Scott has always been passionate about making her community a better place for children.

She served as a Juvenile Justice Commissioner; a Court Appointment Child Advocate with CASA, and tutors weekly at Lakeport Elementary School with Schools of Hope.

During her time on the school board, Supervisor Scott was instrumental in passing Measure T, gaining the school district $17 million to rebuild the community pool and equip classrooms with 21st century learning capabilities.

The Angels in Adoption Program is run by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and honors people and organizations that promote strong adoption, permanency, and child welfare programs across the county. Each year they recognize individuals who are dedicated to these issues and make a deep national impact.