Johnson Honors the Isakson Family with the “Angels in Adoption” Award

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) congratulated Marcus and Jackie Isakson of Hill City for being chosen as South Dakota’s 2025 Angels in Adoption honorees.

“It’s evident the Isaksons have a big heart for fostering and adoption, providing a loving home for kids who need one,” said Johnson. “Adoption is a truly selfless decision and a meaningful way to continue growing a family. I’m proud to highlight the Isaksons’ story as this year’s Angels in Adoption honorees.”

Marcus and Jackie have always desired to pursue fostering and eventually adoption. The Isaksons had four biological children before they started down the path of fostering. Over the years, they have fostered countless children and recently fostered four siblings. When the biological mother passed away, the Isaksons decided to pursue adoption. On February 7, 2025, the Isakson family went from a family of six to a family of ten. However, this hasn’t deterred the family’s desire to continue fostering children. The Isaksons continue to take in emergency foster cases and currently have two foster children living in their home.

Each year, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) selects individuals, families or organizations across the nation who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of children in need of permanent, loving homes. Each family’s tireless dedication to child welfare stands out in their community but earns them recognition as an extraordinary family deserving of this award.