Athena Award Finalist: Heidi Crum
As she strolls from her family room toward a spacious kitchen, Heidi Crum pauses to gently pick up a framed photo of two adorable, grinning 9-year-old boys.
They are, she will tell you, part of the inspiration for 10 til 2, a long-term, part-time placement service she owns with two other women.
“I was in the same boat as so many other parents out there,” says Crum, tucking a long strand of hair behind her ear. “I wanted time with my kids, but I wasn’t happy being a stay-at-home mom. For some women, that works. It didn’t for me.
“Thus the business, which…