Josiah, Princeton, & David's Cobbled Streets' Experience



Trish and Joe have been bringing their boys to events organized by Cobbled Streets for several years, including golf lessons provided by First Tee. They advocated for and protected the boys while loving them unconditionally. In November, they adopted Josiah, Princeton, and David. It was a joyous day filled with tears of happiness from everyone in the courtroom. The large loving family is happy to have 3 new brothers.

Cobbled Streets helped organize an adoption celebration and the theme was Lilo & Stitch. A quote from the movie is “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” This movie spoke to the boys as they celebrated having a permanent loving home to call their own. The kids had an enjoyable day playing games, taking photo booth pics, and having family and friends share their special day.

Cory Phillips, captured in the photo above in a black shirt with a big smile, is a Cobbled Streets’ volunteer who participated with the boys as a golf mentor through First Tee. He quickly developed a special relationship with them over six weeks of golf, and has remained connected with the family over the last two years. Cory wanted to share this meaningful event. He illuminates our Mission: it is not just about activities and opportunities, it is about building relationships and trust to last a lifetime.

Swimming with the Fish

"We wanted to say thanks for thinking about us and providing this unique experience at the Denver Aquarium. Words cannot express Mike's excitement and how much fun we all had. He even wants to take on snorkeling now!"

This fun activity, provided by Cobbled Streets, sparked a new interest in Mike about snorkeling and aquatic life. He would now like to continue his aquatic adventures and learn even more!

Saturday Events with

Foster Source



We had two amazing events in Windsor and in Denver serving close to 35 children and more than 25 adults. These events are a part of our Ambassador's Program in partnership with Foster Source. They bring kids and families together to have fun, get to know each other and have an opportunity to share the challenges of foster parenting.

Foster Source provided breakfast and training to help foster, adoptive, and kinship parents learn and understand more about parenting traumatized children. This was also an important time for foster families to share and receive support in this difficult job.

Cobbled Streets’ staff and generous volunteers entertained the children. A magician inspired laughter and joy while the kids were trying to figure out the magic. A creative balloon artist made animals, crowns, and whatever a child requested. The kids loved it so much they even named their new balloon “pets” and were showing them off to the other kids and their parents. The airbrushed tattoos and face painting are always a hit.

But as much fun as the activities are, one of the most important things of the day is the joy and camaraderie of being with other kids who share similar experiences as foster kids. There is nothing like “having a buddy” for just a few hours.

That’s a special day.

Kinship Bill Makes It Out Of Committee



Kiara Galvan, Program Coordinator

To be able to testify in support of SB 24-008, the Kinship Bill, meant so much to me. As a former kinship child and through the work I do at Cobbled Streets, I truly understand the struggles that occur for the kinship guardians who are asked to bring children into their homes. I have seen the dramatic life changes that guardians make in order to care for their children and do the best they can with little support.

I am very thankful I was able to share my lived experience. Most importantly, my grandma's lived experience as a kinship parent, who never received any support, was able to be heard by Senators and Committee Members.

As a child going through so many life changes, I always dreamed that someday I'd be able to make a difference for kids who grow up in care. Through my work at Cobbled Streets, I am fulfilling my dream. More than I ever anticipated, I am making a difference and changing the lives of kids in care.

Thank You!

Thank You to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Art Museum, The Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for ticket donations

throughout 2023!