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Who Are We? – Foster Parents

Aaron and Jewell were partners first, and now, together, are foster parents. This blog documents their journey from the beginning to now.

Aaron

As you read this, Aaron is 31, professionally a Civil Engineer, and personally a foster parent, no a parent .  Aaron was raised in Portland, Oregon.  Aaron attended Portland Public Schools through high school, and graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He loves Portland and all it has to offer. He has a passion for soccer, including supporting The Portland Timbers, playing on multiple soccer teams, and watching European soccer early in the mornings on weekends.  When not working or doing something related to soccer, Aaron enjoys running, hiking, biking and weight lifting, which has the benefit to allow him to sample delicious IPAs at the wonderful breweries in Oregon.  Aaron was raised by his Mom and Dad in Northeast Portland, and has a brother, 7-years younger than him. His Mom is a teacher, his Dad is an entrepreneur and business owner, while his brother is a Mechanical Engineering.

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Letter to Evie*

The following is a note we wrote our Foster Daughter Evie*, upon her leaving our home after a 2-week emergency placement. She and her sister Iliana, were leaving our home and heading to what we hoped was a long term placement, until their family were ready for them to return, or their plan was changed to adoption. 

It was a short stay, but it was very impactful on us, and hopefully her and her sister as well. 

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Letter to Iliana*

The following is a note we wrote our Foster Daughter Iliana*, upon her leaving our home after a 2-week emergency placement. She and her sister Evie, were leaving our home and heading to what we hoped was a long term placement, until their family were ready for them to return, or their plan was changed to adoption. 

It was a short stay, but it was very impactful on us, and hopefully her and her sister as well. 

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Foster Care Acronyms and Definitions

Acronyms and Definitions

In most government agencies and specialized fields, acronyms are widely used, and industry specific definitions apply to many words. We will do our best to keep this page updated with frequently used acronyms, terms, and strange definitions.

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