May is foster care awareness month. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will begin his day tomorrow morning by presenting a proclamation for foster care month to the state Department of Social Services (DSS) children's division leadership team and to foster youth. Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries in Boone County began in 1991. Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries chief executive officer Bill Atherton appeared in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Atherton describes Coyote Hill as a safe place for every child impacted by foster care. Mr. Atherton, who grew up in Oklahoma, earned his master's degree in social work. Coyote Hill encompasses about 300 acres and has seven foster homes and more than 30 employees. Mr. Atherton tells listeners that about 50 children live at the property, while another 250 children are served in various foster homes in the Columbia, Jefferson City and Hannibal areas. Host Fred Parry and Mr. Atherton also discussed Coyote Hill's rich history, which has been highlighted by love and dedication. Most of you recognize these names: Larry and Cathy McDaniel, Mark and Laurene Zimmer and Ira and Gail Hubbell. They are just some of the people in that rich history: