Our Board of Directors

Steffany has been a foster parent for six years and has cared for more than 50 children, ages 0–20. She knows firsthand how overwhelming and complex the child welfare system can be, and she’s passionate about making it easier for Colorado foster families to navigate. 

Steffany credits community and mentorship with helping her continue fostering through even the most difficult circumstances. As a member of the board of directors for a local organization, she believes no one should have to do this work alone and is deeply committed to helping foster, kinship, and birth families build the connections and support they need to keep going.

Olivia has been a foster parent for over two years and currently has placement of a sibling set of four, while also parenting her one-year-old biological daughter, Daisy. 

As a member of the board of directors for local organizations, she understands firsthand the joy, complexity, and intensity of caring for Colorado foster families with diverse needs—and the importance of having the right foster parent support along the way. 

Olivia is deeply passionate about connecting families to the resources they need to thrive, not just survive. She believes strong community is essential and is committed to bringing families together so they can support, learn from, and uplift one another.

Tara served as a foster parent for two years, bringing invaluable lived experience and professional insight to our board of directors. 

As a school counselor, she supports children and Colorado foster families every day, understanding the vital connection between education, mental health, and stability. 

Tara is married to her husband, Jacob, and together they are raising their one-year-old son. She is deeply passionate about providing foster parent support and ensuring that foster families have the necessary resources, encouragement, and advocacy to care for children effectively.

Nick and his wife, Steffany, are currently caring for 7 children in foster care and 2 permanent kids—and over the past 5 years, they’ve opened their home to more than 50 children. That’s 50+ stories held with care, patience, and a whole lot of love. 

As dedicated members of the community, they embody the spirit of Colorado foster families. Whether he’s coming off a long nursing shift or jumping into bedtime routines, Nick shows up—steady, compassionate, and all-in.

 We’re grateful for foster dads like Nick who remind us that healing happens in everyday moments, and that showing up matters. 

Organizations, including the board of directors that support foster parent initiatives, recognize the vital role that foster parent support plays in changing lives.

Madeline has been a foster parent for two years with her partner, Sam. Together, they are currently caring for five children through foster care, ranging in age from 6 months to 18 years. Parenting across such a wide range of developmental stages gives Madeline a firsthand understanding of the complexity, intensity, and resilience required of Colorado foster families. Professionally, 

Madeline is a veteran of nonprofit leadership and currently serves as the Rocky Mountain Chapter Director for Breakthrough T1D, where she leads mission-driven work, partnerships, fundraising strategy, and mission-focused events across the region. 

Madeline brings a unique blend of donor-focused nonprofit leadership and hands-on foster care experience. Her perspective on foster parent support helps the CSFPA board of directors think bigger, plan smarter, and advocate more effectively for families and youth across Colorado.

Sarah is a Project Manager and a licensed foster parent. She’s passionate about helping simplify the process and ensuring families feel supported every step of the way.  

Outside of her professional and foster care work, Sarah loves to travel, run long distances, and get lost in a good book. She comes from a big family that cherishes time together celebrating holidays and cheering at sporting events. 

When she’s not managing projects or supporting families, you might find her tackling a crossword puzzle or knitting a pretty impressive beanie.