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From 'No Kids' to 10: Couple's Fostering Journey
10 May
Summary
- Couple initially hesitant about children, now raising 10.
- They have fostered over 100 children in 12 years.
- Focus shifted to helping vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth.
Nicki and Marcy Starr, a couple who initially agreed to have no children, now parent ten children. This includes five adopted and five foster children, a testament to their 12 years of dedication to the foster care system. They have supported over 100 children in this time.
Their initial intention was to foster LGBTQ+ youth, a population disproportionately represented in foster care. However, their commitment expanded when they decided to foster an infant, Harmony, due to the Indian Child Welfare Act. This experience profoundly changed Nicki's perspective, leading her to embrace parenthood.
The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department is actively seeking new foster families. Currently, there are 2,164 children in state custody with 1,774 licensed foster families available. The Starrs' story highlights the transformative impact fostering can have.
