Our Story

Welcome to Floster Sisters

Meet Jenny.

A powerhouse with such a depth of kindness that you almost question if she’s the real deal. How can someone actually be both a force to be reckoned with and as gentle as a summer breeze? I’m not sure how it works—but I do know she is the real deal.

She’s a mama to two perfectly wonderful kids, an amazing wife to the most supportive husband, and a confident, reliable businesswoman. Her heart is so full of generosity and compassion that it fueled the very beginning of our foster village.

She gathered her willing friends and, hand in hand, we all began our foster classes while COVID was still holding people captive. Nothing could stop her from completing the mission she felt called to.

In Comes Lauren

During those classes, my BFF—and Jenny’s nanny at the time—Lauren, was watching all of our kids. That season marked the beginning of Lauren’s journey into becoming a top-tier villager in our foster community.

Lauren’s heart and knowledge of children exceed anyone I know. She selflessly gave countless hours and her hard-earned money to bless children—all while being a single twenty-something. You don’t see that every day. She’s the first to volunteer and one of the hardest-working humans you’ll ever meet. So warm, so bubbly, and so unforgettable—she is truly one of a kind.

Then there’s me… Kristin.

At the time, I was a homeschooling stay-at-home mom of four. I had a big heart for children and the less fortunate, and I deeply wanted to foster. But my mind was timid, and I couldn’t find the courage to follow through.

I said, “I want to foster.”
Jenny said, “The class is full—but I’ll get you in.”

And just like that, I was signed up to start classes the very next week, right alongside Jenny.

After miles of paperwork, months of classes, and our home studies, the phone calls finally started. I received the first call for a sibling set of four sisters, ranging from ages two to six. My heart ached—but I didn’t yet have the courage to say yes to so many my first time. I said no.

As they do, the call moved to the next person on the list… which just so happened to be Jenny.
And she bravely said yes.

These sweet girls had experienced so much trauma and neglect that Jenny soon realized there wasn’t enough of her to go around. She asked our village if anyone would be willing to take two of the girls so we could “co-parent”—keeping them together as much as possible while still meeting their extensive needs.

That was the moment our Floster Sister relationship was planted—and it began to grow.

What is a Floster Sister?
Well, Jenny’s sweet son always said “floster” instead of “foster.” Over time, Jenny and I lovingly coined the phrase Floster Sisters to describe our journey and relationship: two mamas working together to provide the safest and best care for our fosters and their families.

Jenny was task-oriented and a fierce advocate, so she naturally took on many of those roles. I was more of the activity-doer and playdate-maker. Of course, our roles overlapped—but most importantly, we became each other’s safe place.

We listened. We cried. We encouraged one another.
We were walking the same road—yet each carrying different weights. Foster care is strenuous and uncertain, but we knew that no matter the chaos, we would always have each other’s backs. And we did.

While Jenny and I were deep in the trenches of foster care, Lauren was ever-present. She volunteered for one-on-one time when a child was struggling. When one of us needed a break, Lauren showed up—with candy in her pockets and a smile on her face. She lavished our foster kids and bio families with thoughtful gifts and intentional outings so they felt loved, seen, and never forgotten.

She filled gaps. She met needs. She looked us in the eyes, affirmed our heartaches, and celebrated our victories. She loved us through the rollercoaster—the good, the bad, and the ugly—with compassion and understanding.

And together, the three of us became the Floster Sisters.

Our journey would not have been as successful—or as enduring—without one another. That kind of support is priceless. It was the most effective tool we never knew we needed.

And that’s why we want to create the same thing for you.

We want to pay forward what we were given—to spread awareness and support foster families everywhere. We want to be a safe place to speak openly, to feel accepted, understood, and never alone. We want to walk hand in hand with you, side by side—and sometimes give you that gentle (or not-so-gentle) push forward when you need it.

We want to love you so well that it naturally overflows into the foster care system.