Grassley Presents Anamosa Family with Congressional Adoption Award

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has presented an Anamosa family with the Congressional Adoption Award.

Grassley, who is the co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, presented Chelsey’s Dream Foundation with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s Angels in Adoption award. Chuck and Carol Bildstein of Anamosa founded the non-profit to provide financial and emotional support to adoptive families. 

Chelsey’s Dream Foundation is named after Chuck and Carol’s daughter, who passed away from cancer in 2014. Chelsey lived a generous life; her dream was to help families with their adoption expenses. The Bildsteins’ Iowa-based non-profit carries out Chelsey’s aspirations and champions her legacy. It manages fundraisers and grants, pairs families with donors and engages with like-minded organizations.  

Grassley says he was honored to nominate Chuck and Carol for their work to carry out their daughter’s final wish. The senator says the Bildstein family has changed countless lives for children and parents.

photo courtesy of Senator Grassley’s Office (pictured: Chelsey’s brother, Chad, and his wife, Shantelle, accept the Angels in Adoption award from Senator Grassley)