So STOKED!!!


We had our Colorado FSA meeting yesterday and we have so many COOL things in the works and underway and on our events calendar... Like a 5k run for Adoption, Our Regional Conference, Making Birth Parent Valentine's, Parade floats and so much more:) It makes me giddy with excitement to think about all that FSA is doing! So proud of the gang for all they do! Good Job Everyone!

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