Our Foster Care Journey

We initially started the process to become licensed resource parent license in the middle of 2020. After a series of delays, we finally were licensed in San Diego California on July 20th, 2021. We had our first foster care placement mid September 2021 of a five-year-old boy and a one-year-old girl and they returned to live with family members 6 weeks later. In 2024 we transferred our license to a different foster care agency we feel better aligns with our values and we can trust to provide solid support. We encountered several delays but eventually were approved. Due to a combination of concerns, we eventually decided to suspend our license in 2025. We still encourage anyone interested to get involved as a foster parent, court appointed special advocate (CASA), or other programs helping families in need. For more information, check out our foster care posts. If you have any questions you can always reach out to me directly.

How You Can Help Foster Kids

  • Learn more about foster care and dignifying ways to acknowledge kid’s experiences
  • Learn about trauma informed care and how experiences impact kids’ brains
  • Get involved with helping foster families through a local organization or church
  • Provide support for struggling families to help protect at risk kids through an organization like Safe Families
  • Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to support a child through the legal process
  • Become a foster parent yourself

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  1. As a foster parent, the way people valorized foster care work felt isolating. “You’re a saint. I could never do that.” It’s almost as if by making someone a superhero, that hero’s work is considered easier and everyone else feels less responsible. I’ve wondered if some people in professions like...

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  2. We are changing foster agencies

    It has now been more than six months since our last foster placement. At the beginning of the year, we made the difficult decision to switch foster agencies. After how long it took to get licensed the first time, the prospect of another delay was discouraging. But I feel confident...

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  3. Wrapping up our first fostering experience

    After six weeks together our first foster kiddos were able to return to live with family members while their parent’s case continues to progress. This is great news for the kids as it will allow them to stay connected with their relatives. Throughout this journey, we were relieved to see...

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