Amid life’s unexpected emergencies, there are moments when a ray of hope emerges, illuminating the path ahead. The Smith family, long-time foster parents, found themselves
In a world where uncertainty often lurks around every corner, the Vasquez family embarked on a hopeful journey as they purchased a new home, eagerly
Empathy has the remarkable ability to connect hearts and inspire action. Betsy and her family’s foster care journey is a testament to this truth, showing
For more than two years, foster mom Courtney has worked to provide a safe, loving home for two young children, Jaxon and Peyton. As the
When 8-year-old Jordan saw all the gifts, he was perplexed. Stacks of beautifully wrapped presents. Stockings overflowing with toys, candy and even gift cards. All
If you live in Colorado Springs, chances are you have heard of the Manitou Incline. This infamous local hiking trail is a favorite of locals
As one can image, in 2020 there was a tremendous amount of change in one of our foster parent’s home. The four girls they fostered
Over the holidays, The Petritz Foundation and Colorado Springs Food Rescue developed a unique plan to help both local restaurants struggling to stay afloat due to the pandemic as well as community members suffering financially from the economic slowdown. Aptly named the “Soup for the Soul” campaign, the sponsoring foundations purchased soup from local restaurants and then distributed it to local nonprofits, including Fostering Hope, to ensure vulnerable populations had soup to eat for the holidays.
Editor’s note: The following essay was written by Brian Ferguson, Fostering Hope’s Youth Transitions Coordinator. Names have been changed to protect confidentiality. Jason and I
Fostering Hope is excited to announce that we have received $5,000 from the Sky Ranch Foundation to support our work helping youth who are aging