Counted Doors
Resources for Foster & Adoptive Families

You just got the call. Now what?

When a child arrives at your door with everything they own in a trash bag, you need answers fast. I've been there—13 placements, countless questions, real solutions that actually work.

Why "Counted Doors"?

Foster kids count their placements. "This is my third home." "My seventh family." Each door represents another transition, another goodbye, another chance.

We don't shy away from that reality. Instead, we help you make each placement more stable, more informed, and more hopeful. Because every door counts. Every child matters.

Built by Foster Parents

I've fostered 13 kids and adopted. These aren't theories—these are tools I used at 2 AM when nothing else worked.

Trauma-Informed, Not Academic

Grounded in attachment science, written in plain English. Practical without being prescriptive. Real support, not perfect parenting.

Here When You Need It

New resources every month. State guides updated as policies change. Because the system keeps changing, and you need current answers.

What You'll Find

Downloadable documents, tracking tools, activities, and guides organized for quick access when you need them most.

Documentation
Forms, trackers, and logs for every aspect of foster care
Activities
Bonding activities and age-appropriate ideas
Teen Resources
Life skills, aging out prep, and teen-specific tools
State Guides
State-specific policies, contacts, and reimbursement info
Guides
How-to guides for navigating the foster system

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free. Get what helps. Upgrade when you're ready.

Always Free
Start Here
$0/always
  • All blog posts and guides
  • 2 resources every month
  • Save your top 5 resources
  • Preview all state guides

Just starting out? Take what helps. No pressure, no deadlines.

For foster families who need it all
Everything You Need
$7.99/month
  • Everything in Start Here, plus:
  • Download everything, anytime
  • Save all your favorites
  • Complete state-specific guides
  • New tools every month
  • AI tools for daily challenges

Need more than 2 downloads? Supporting multiple kids? Managing complex cases? This is for you.

Built by someone who's been there

I'm Chris. I've fostered 13 children and adopted. I've sat in court hearings wondering what to say. I've held a screaming toddler at 2 AM with no idea what was wrong. I've watched a teenager age out with a trash bag of belongings and a look that broke my heart.

I built Counted Doors because I wished it existed when I started. Not another government pamphlet. Not another academic paper. Just real tools from someone who gets it.

You're not alone in this

Join foster and adoptive parents who are finding what they need, one resource at a time.