Nick and Jenni have built their life around faith, family and service. Married for over two decades, they’re raising three children of their own while currently fostering two teen sisters. Now living in Flagstaff, Arizona, the Palms have made foster care a key part of how they support their community and live out their values.

Family Roots and Shared Purpose

Q: Share a little bit about your family.
A: Nick and I have been married 22 years this May. We have three forever kiddos—ages 10, 11 and 17—two of whom are adopted. Right now, we’re fostering two sisters, ages 12 and 14. We’re originally from Florida and moved to Flagstaff, Arizona in 2016. Nick works as a pharmacist with the U.S. Public Health Service, and I stay home with the kids. We volunteer with our church, Cub Scouts, CarePortal and MomCo. As a family, we enjoy playing cards and board games, hiking, hunting and spending time with our close-knit group of friends.

Returning to Foster Care in a New State

Q: How long have you been fostering?
A: We fostered for two years in Florida, then took a break after moving. We became licensed again in Arizona and started fostering here in 2023.

Why We Said Yes—Twice

Q: What made you want to become foster parents?
A: At first, we hoped to grow our family and help children at the same time. This time, our main motivation is to live out what the Bible calls “true religion”—to care for orphans and widows in their distress. We want kids in foster care to see what a loving, stable family can look like.

Challenges Change with Each Placement

Q: What has been the hardest part about fostering?
A: The hardest part depends on the placement. This time, the biggest challenge has been managing personality conflicts and how they’ve affected our other kids’ relationships with the foster sisters.

The Joy of Watching Love Grow

Q: What has been the sweetest part about fostering?
A: Watching our kids love on our foster daughters has been really meaningful. We’ve also seen a lot of positive change in the girls since they joined our home.

Advice for New Foster Families

Q: What advice would you share with others who are considering becoming foster parents?
A: Make sure everyone in your household supports the decision. Learn about trauma—because parenting kids with that history looks different. And don’t go in with set expectations. Stay flexible.

Foster Care as a Family Mission

The Palms see foster care as more than just a way to help kids—it’s how they live out their faith and serve together as a family. Their commitment to showing up for children in hard places continues to shape their home and community.

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