Real Foster Parents of Colorado

We make foster care fascinating by telling the stories of excellent local foster parents, and the village supporting the kids they love.

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Lose the Panic, Keep the Urgency (call for volunteers)

What if you could volunteer two hours a month to support children in a healthy, vibrant foster home? Homes for Hope—a new project in Adams County—is teaming up with Foster Together to find and train eight volunteers to bring monthly meals to foster families in the Northglenn/Thornton area, north of Denver, Colorado. (If you want to apply, click here!) If you want to bring Foster Neighbors to your area (inside or outside of Colorado), see details and request a proposal here . In today’s episode w...

Jan 10, 2019•35 min

Sixteen Things a Teenager Wants in a Foster Family

A boy (I should start saying "young man") we fostered last year just came over for backyard archery and a campfire. As we made lunch, I asked him what he'd want every foster family to know. What makes a great foster home? He gave me a 16-point list, which is a telling view of his life in and out of foster homes. If you want to hear more stories like this in 2019, check out our end of year plan and sign up as a monthly donor: fostertogether.co/2018

Nov 26, 2018•15 min•Season 1Ep. 11

What did we do in one year? (and a big thanks-giving on Black Friday)

Hope explains the success stories of 2018, the plan for 2019, and gives thanks for just a few of the dozens of people who gave (financially and of their energy) to make this year excellent. To view testimonials and stats in more detail, go to fostertogether.co/2018. If you'd like to consider a year-end gift or join "The Neighborhood" at $600 this year, please email Hope to request a copy of our detailed budget for each 2019 project.

Nov 23, 2018•24 min

"Make it Easy for Me to Say Yes": How Foster Parents Set Rules

In this second part of my talk with David and Lynn, they tell us how they set clear, kind expectations with each new kid in their home.

Sep 19, 2018•27 min

Finding Your Groove as a Foster Parent

How do you find your niche, your “thing,” your groove, your expertise, as a foster parent? David and Lynn spent the past 15 years figuring that out.

Sep 05, 2018•33 min

In Memory of Adam

I ask them what it's like to go from dog-parents to parents of a teenager overnight. They outline the differences between fostering younger kids and fostering teens, how it works as young professionals with lots of business travel, and (my favorite part), share their only two house rules.

Aug 02, 2018•26 min

Episode 6, "Surprise! You're having a teenager!"

Kate and Adam tell us why they decided to foster as young professionals, how they met their daughter, and what they wish would change in the system.

Jul 26, 2018•24 min

What Foster Dads Need To Do (Episode 5)

I can't create a series about foster dads in Colorado without interviewing the foster dad I know best: my husband, Kyle Forti. Today, we had a chat about: His "side of the story" from our first time as foster parents (my own reflections are here) Three things he recommends to up your chances of successful foster parenting What we needed in our marriage to be a great foster family What Millennials can do if they're bored/annoyed/left empty by "Instagram life" (don't get too mad at us! ;)) + our f...

Jun 11, 2018•47 min

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