Membership
Fostering Colorado provides a forum for exchange of information and ideas among child placement agencies; regular opportunities to engage with state and county partners; and the ability to influence laws, regulations and practices through coordinated advocacy.
Benefits to membership include:
Effective legislative advocacy and representation.
Increased opportunities to participate on specialized task groups to help shape rules, regulations and guidance that impact your programs.
Valuable discussions about pertinent topics related to CPA business operations, quality care and foster care standards.
Regular access to CDHS representatives at monthly membership meetings.
Frequent communication with state licensing and monitoring officials with ongoing opportunities to address inconsistencies and receive clarification on rules and regulations.
Opportunities to collaborate with other industry professionals with extensive experience and knowledge.
Members benefit from the Foster the Future recruitment campaign and receive access to custom designed materials that can be utilized to enhance your agency’s own recruitment.
CONTACT US for more information about becoming a member of fostering colorado.
Executive Committee
PRESIDENT
Courtney Epsom-Whaley
Adoption Options
cwhaley@adoption-options.com
VICE-PRES. OF MEMBERSHIP
Tiffany Gonzales
Adoption Options
tgonzales@kidscrossing.com
VICE-PRES. OF RULES
Lisa Siminitus
MapleStar
Lisa.Siminitus@pathways.com
SECRETARY
Rebecca Carpenter
Savio
RCarpenter@saviohouse.org
TREASURER
Elizabeth Lucier
Dungarvin
elucier@dungarvin.com
PAST PRESIDENT
Brian Brant
Lutheran Family Svcs. Rocky Mountains
Brian.brant@lfsrm.org
General Inquiries or Questions about Fostering Colorado Membership
Current Member Questions and Concerns
Becky Miller Updike
Exec. Dir. | CO Assoc. of Family & Children’s Agencies (CAFCA) becky@VoiceForCOKids.org
Courtney Epson-Whaley
Sr. Dir. of Programs, Adoption Options
cwhaley@adoption-options.com
Advocacy Representation
Becky Miller Updike
Exec. Director | CO Assoc. of Family & Children’s Agencies (CAFCA)
becky@VoiceForCOKids.org
Benjamin Teevan
Lobbyist | Cavan Consulting, LLC
benjamin@cavan-consulting.com