About Us
Our staff & volunteers
CSFPA is powered by people who know foster care firsthand. Our team is made up of current and former foster parents, birth parents, kinship and adoptive families, caseworkers, and child welfare professionals—both active and retired. We are joined by community members, advocates, and volunteers who share one goal: creating meaningful change for children and families involved in the child welfare system.
Together, this diverse group brings lived experience, professional expertise, and a passion for stronger, healthier families across Colorado.
Our history
The Colorado State Foster Parent Association (CSFPA) was founded in 1971 by foster parents and allies who saw the need for statewide connection, training, and advocacy. Over the years, CSFPA has partnered with counties, agencies, and community organizations to strengthen the voice of foster, kinship, and adoptive families while championing the wellbeing of children in care.
From its earliest days, CSFPA has worked to provide education, resources, and peer support for caregivers, while also building bridges between foster parents, birth families, and the child welfare system. Today, more than five decades later, the association continues that legacy—standing alongside families, celebrating reunification, and advocating for a better future for every child.
Our mission
Rooted in more than 50 years of service, we are a statewide network of foster, kinship, adoptive, and reunified families, birth parents, child welfare professionals, and community allies.
CSFPA believes that every child deserves safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive. By supporting those who care for them—and by walking alongside families on the journey toward reunification—we are helping to create a stronger, more compassionate child welfare system for generations to come.
As a team, we C.A.R.E.
Compassion: We approach our work with deep empathy and understanding for the unique experiences and challenges faced by foster children and families.
Advocacy: We are passionate advocates for the rights and well-being of foster children, working tirelessly to break down barriers and create a more supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Resourcefulness: Being creative and adaptable in finding solutions and utilizing available resources effectively to support foster children and families.
Empowerment: We believe in empowering individuals to reach their full potential, providing them with the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed.
As a team, we S.H.I.N.E.
Stewardship: Managing and caring for resources with accountability, sustainability, and wise use of resources through collaboration.
Hope: Fostering positive outcomes with perseverance and determination, motivating to overcome challenges.
Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability.
Nurture: Embracing diversity, collaboration, and inclusion to create a supportive community for all foster children and families.
Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in all that we do, committing ourselves to growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.