Colorado Springs

What Happens After a Young Person Ages Out of Foster Care?

Turning 18 is often described as the beginning of adulthood. For many young people, however, independence develops slowly and with…

2 years ago

What Felt Safety Looks Like in Everyday Life

A child can be physically safe and still not feel safe. For children who have experienced abuse, neglect, separation, or…

2 years ago

A Journey of Love and Resilience

Amid life's unexpected emergencies, there are moments when a ray of hope emerges, illuminating the path ahead. The Smith family,…

3 years ago

To Cherish and Protect

The Armstrong family embodies hope and the power of community. With three biological children already, they made a life-altering decision…

3 years ago

Fostering Adulthood Brings Light in Dark Times

Life has not been kind to Zach, a young man who has endured unimaginable trauma and heartbreak throughout his time…

3 years ago

When Instability Knocks, Volunteers Answer

When we tell the stories of foster families, sometimes it is easy to turn the spotlight away from the pain…

3 years ago

“Yes!” Open Hearts and Changed Lives

The journey of a foster care family goes beyond traditional definitions—it's about opening your heart to those who need it…

4 years ago

Courage, Support, and Friendship: Courtney’s Story

For more than two years, foster mom Courtney has worked to provide a safe, loving home for two young children,…

4 years ago

Establishing Independence

Transition and uncertainty define the lives of many youth in foster care, especially those who enter the system at a…

5 years ago

A note from the director

Fear. Isolation. An inability to focus. Living in the present and unable to focus on the future. The world around…

6 years ago