Foster Parent Testimonials

Foster parenting is challenging. It will stretch you emotionally and mentally. But it also reinforces what truly matters. Ordinary families—families who don’t feel perfectly prepared—can have a meaningful impact simply by being willing to commit.

If you’re considering foster care and feel unsure, that uncertainty is normal. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. You need a willingness to learn, adapt, and stay present. Children don’t need perfect families. They need committed ones. These children need someone to step up for them.

We’re grateful to be on this journey—not because it’s easy, but because it’s necessary.

We talked about both having hearts to foster or adopt on one of our very first dates. It was one of the common dreams that made us work. We had two girls naturally and then we decided it was time to go through the licensing process, which we started pre-Covid. The pandemic delayed our timeline a bit but we are so thankful we stuck with it and eventually got our first call a few days before Christmas 2022 because that little girl ended up becoming the best Christmas gift we never imagined we would receive. We also had two of our own babies so we never imagined we would end up taking in another that would end up never leaving. It wasn’t at all what we expected. We thought we would open our hearts and home to multiple kids of various ages and then eventually one day, one or two kids might just need a forever home. We could never have dreamed that the first call we got would lead to us becoming a forever family of five. When I talk to people about fostering, I often say I don’t feel like we have had the most typical experience but I do think every family’s story is different. We aren’t sure exactly what is next for our family but we are trying to stay open to the unknown and are thankful for the foster journey we have been on so far.

My wife and I became foster parents out of a shared commitment to support children while also encouraging their mothers during the recovery and reunification process. We believe stability, compassion, and consistency are essential in helping families move toward healing. Our approach to foster care is rooted in respect for birth families and a desire to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children during a transitional season. Through training, experience, and faith, we continue to grow in our ability to serve well. My wife and I are continually becoming better foster parents.