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About Kids Crossing

The Kids Crossing Story

Becoming A Child Placement Agency

Jan and Larry Faubion became licensed foster parents in 1978 (Jan had been a foster parent since 1963). In 1981, Elizabeth, better known as “Punkin,” came to live with the Faubions as a foster child. Punkin, born with no developmental or health concerns, was violently shaken when she was just two months old, and the severe brain damage suffered significantly stunted her development. Punkin was placed in the Faubion foster home at 4 months of age, and was not expected to live past her first birthday. To everyone’s surprise, Punkin lived on to celebrate her 24th birthday before passing away.

For the Faubions, Punkin returned all of the love, joy and happiness she received. Punkin was a warrior, and the Faubions felt blessed every day they spent with her. Punkin inspired Jan and Larry to open a foster care agency under the pretenses of supporting many more resilient foster children like Punkin and the foster families committed to providing children with the unconditional love and care they deserve. In 1992, Jan and Larry Faubion founded Kids Crossing, a non-profit child placement agency dedicated to supporting foster parents and those children who touch their hearts and influence their lives. 

Read here for media coverage of their journey

Kids Crossing’s vision is to provide a safe and caring home for every child.

Did you know there are currently over 408,00 children in the United States foster care system?

About 4,000 of those children are in Colorado.

Every year children enter the system when their biological parent is unable or unfit to take care of them. Kids Crossing provides foster care in Colorado Springs. As one of the largest fostering agencies in the state, we aim to provide every child in need with a temporary guardian to care for them during these difficult times. One of the main reason a child gets placed into the foster care system is because their parent or guardian has neglected them. By becoming a foster parent, you can help these children get back on their feet. Not only will you be providing them basic necessities like housing and food, but you will also be able to help guide them, love them, and show them the care they deserve and need. Some of the children in the foster system may have experienced abuse in one form or another. By caring for them you will be helping them get through these hard times in their lives.

If you’re interested in helping to change the life of a child in need, visit our office today or fill out a form to get additional information. We are one of the largest fostering agencies in Colorado Springs and our goal is to get a home for every child that needs a caregiver. We can help answer any questions you may have about the process of becoming a foster parent. If you’re not ready to become a foster parent, you can still help! There are many ways to support Kids Crossing including volunteering, donating, and sharing our mission within your community. Still have questions about foster care in Colorado Springs? Contact us today to get more information about ways you can contribute and help the local foster care system in Colorado.

 

Our mission is to strengthen families so they may provide the best care to those children entrusted to them.

A few of Kids Crossing’s key values include:

  • Safety
  • Acceptance
  • Trust
  • Strength Based Views
  • Nurturing
  • Family
  • Belonging

Kids Crossing is an agency founded BY foster parents, FOR foster parents.

Interested in learning more about Kids Crossing?Schedule an informational meeting today!