Sprout Family

We've been foster parents since 2018. During that time, we've had multiple children in our home, including a three-year-old we've adopted, and a 17-year-old whom we are in the process of adopting. What sets us apart is our desire to work with biological families - to encourage and motivate them, and ultimately reunite our foster kids with their parents.

We've tried our best to be lifelong connections for every child who has been in our home. To keep families connected, we allow unlimited face-time when appropriate with parents and extended family members. And we've allowed custody petitioners from another state to stay in our home to build a closer relationship with their foster child. We've also babysat foster siblings, to assist families and keep siblings connected. We have cookouts for parents to see their children in a less formal or intimidating way. And we've become advocates for children, afraid to fight for what is best for any child in our home.

I (Kelly) have assisted in the training of other resource parents and have taken the time to learn more policies and procedures to become a better resource. Although we almost never say no to a new child in our home, we have started to shift our focus to assist other resource families and to come up with more creative ways to assist families and children in our community. We aim to be a living example of the things we teach and hope for from all families.

- Robert and Kelly Sprout