What Makes Us Different
Mrs. Claus personally visits with children once the immediate crisis has passed—offering a calm, familiar presence in a moment that can feel overwhelming and uncertain.
Our approach is simple but intentional: we meet children where they are, without pressure, creating a moment of connection when it matters most.
Our Story
Mrs. Claus With A Cause was created to fill a gap—when children experience crisis, emotional support often comes too late.
What began as a simple idea has grown into a mission to ensure no child faces those moments alone.
Leadership & Board
Amy Herrmann, Executive Director
Founder of Mrs. Claus With A Cause, leading trauma-informed emotional support efforts for children and families experiencing crisis.
Tiffany Royall Toombs, LPC — Board Secretary
Licensed professional counselor bringing clinical expertise in trauma-informed care and emotional support for children and families.
Elaine Wilson — Board Treasurer
Brings over 20 years of experience in financial oversight and accountability across nonprofit organizations, ensuring responsible stewardship and transparency.
Jake Shope, MSW — Board Member
Lead specialist at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority’s crisis stabilization unit, bringing direct experience supporting children and families during acute crisis situations.
Mary Ann O'Conner, RN — Medical Advisor
Provides medical insight and guidance to support children and families navigating serious health challenges.
Our Approach
We provide trauma-informed emotional support to children experiencing medical crisis, loss, or disaster—while supporting the families who care for them.
About Mrs. Claus with a Cause
When a child experiences crisis, emotional support is often delayed, inconsistent, or missing entirely.
We exist to meet children in those moments—providing immediate, trauma-informed emotional support when it’s needed most.
Call to Action
Join us in bringing comfort to children when they need it most.