59. From Foster Parents to Forever Family | Steve & Sara’s Journey

In this heartfelt episode of Love Like Crazy, hosts Jay and Stacey Coleman sit down at home with longtime friends Steve and Sara to talk about the beautiful, challenging, and deeply purposeful journey of foster care and adoption. From welcoming sibling groups on short notice to advocating for teenage boys who were often overlooked, Steve and Sara share real stories, practical steps, and the faith that carried them through.


You’ll hear:

• What foster care training really looks like and how long certification can take
• How to choose age ranges or placements and what “group homes” look like today
• The reality of reimbursements, clothing allowances, and immediate needs when a child arrives
• Why CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are vital and how to get involved
• The powerful adoption stories of Brooklyn and Reese, and how God answered a long-held prayer
• Honest conversations about trauma, mental health support, and the role the church can play

Steve and Sara also share eye-opening numbers about the need for foster homes in their state and offer guidance for anyone feeling a tug to help — whether by fostering, adopting, supporting local nonprofits, or serving as a CASA.If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share. Our mission is to help you build a stronger marriage and a stronger family, and your engagement helps us reach more people.

Helpful next steps:

• Pray and talk it through as a family if you feel called to foster or adopt
• Contact your local child and family services office to learn about training
• Look into becoming a CASA volunteer in your community
• Support a local foster care nonprofit with donations or time

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