Meet Luis and Kristen

Kristen and Luis worked in education before becoming treatment-level foster parents more than a year ago. Luis, who immigrated to the United States at 11 years old, uses his background as a teacher, administrator and soccer coach to be a mentor. With these experiences, he is able to provide a safe and nurturing environment with structure and clear expectations for all the young people in his home. Luis and Kristen also have three biological teens who excel in academics and sports. They’re particularly skilled at working with youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. They also serve as mentors to the youth’s biological and kinship families, and support other foster families.