foster

Jose’s Closet is hosting a special FREE Prom Dress Shopping Event for foster, adoptive, and kinship youth. Teens are invited to enjoy a supportive, welcoming shopping experience where they can select their full prom look — including a prom dress, shoes, and accessories, all at no cost. This fairytale-inspired event is designed to help youth... Read More

About 7 years ago I built a 400 square foot “granny flat” in my daughter’s backyard. She had just had twins and I wanted to be part of this next generation in spirit and presence, if not in agility and current slang. It tested me in ways I never anticipated. It had been a long... Read More

Mine was a family of four girls, each born 2 years apart, give or take a few months here and there. I was the oldest. By the time my youngest sister was born, both parents were raging, non-functional alcoholics. That youngest sister grew up to tell me she considered me her parent. I was six... Read More