Membership
Fostering Colorado provides a forum for exchange of information and ideas among child placement agencies that provide foster and adoptive care services in the State of Colorado.
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.
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Executive Committee:
Courtney Epsom-Whaley, President, Adoption Options
Tiffany Gonzales, Vice President of Membership, Adoption Options
Lisa Siminitus, Vice President of Rules, MapleStar
Rebecca Carpenter, Secretary, Savio
Elizabeth Lucier, Treasurer, Dungarvin
Brian Brant, Past President, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
General Inquiries or Questions about Fostering Colorado Membership:
fosteringcolorado@gmail.com
Current Member Questions and Concerns:
Becky J. Miller Updike, Principal, Michael Best Strategies bjmillerupdike@michaelbeststrategies.com
Courtney Epson-Whaley, President, Adoption Options cwhaley@adoption-options.com
Advocacy Representation:
Becky J. Miller Updike, Principal, Michael Best Strategies
bjmillerupdike@michaelbeststrategies.com
Ben Waters. Lobbyist, Waters Public Affairs, LLC
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