Shreveport Couple Named Angels in Adoption

Damon and Tammy Magee received recognition for their commitment to providing homes for children in need.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Awards

Shreveport Couple Named Angels in Adoption

Speaker Mike Johnson has honored Damon and Tammy Magee of Shreveport as 2026 Angels in Adoption. The couple was recognized for their ongoing advocacy for children through their work as foster and adoptive parents.

Why it matters

The award highlights individuals who dedicate their lives to providing permanent homes and families for children. This national program recognizes the critical role of advocates in addressing the needs of youth within the child welfare system.

The Magee family has provided a home for 11 children, including two biological, two adopted, and seven foster children. Their advocacy has inspired eight additional families from their church to join the foster and adoption community over the last two years.

The players

Damon and Tammy Magee

This Shreveport couple is the recipient of the 2026 Angels in Adoption award for their work as foster and adoptive parents.

Mike Johnson

The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives recognized the couple for their contributions to child advocacy.

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute

This organization manages the Angels in Adoption program and has honored over 3,200 individuals since its inception.

King’s Temple United Pentecostal Church

This is the Shreveport religious institution where Damon Magee serves as pastor.

The details

Nominated by members of Congress, honorees like the Magees are celebrated for their commitment to child welfare. Damon Magee serves as the pastor at King’s Temple United Pentecostal Church, where his family’s efforts have had a measurable impact on local foster engagement.

The Angels in Adoption program was established in 1999.
Eight church families have entered the foster and adoption community over the last two years.
Damon and Tammy Magee were named as 2026 honorees.

Culture Shift

This recognition is part of a long-standing national movement to elevate the visibility of foster and adoptive care. By highlighting the work of families like the Magees, the program encourages a broader community response to the needs of the child welfare system.

The Magees' story highlights how families can actively participate in the local foster care community. Residents interested in similar advocacy can research the formal process for fostering or adopting through state-approved agencies.

The takeaway

The recognition of the Magee family underscores the profound impact that individual families can have on the foster and adoption system. Those looking to support children in their area can explore local mentorship or foster care opportunities within their own faith communities.