Home Austin, Austin, TX (2026)

We dream of the day when Foster Care is not a scary word, but rather a place where hope can be found. We desire to not only Foster children but also walk alongside ALL those affected by Foster Care.

06/17/2026

This weekend, the boys and I headed north for the Cause Partner Retreat… a weekend full of rest, reflection, and celebration. 🎉

As I look back over the last few years, I can honestly say I’ve felt a little off-kilter at times. But I’m incredibly grateful for the ways the Lord has been gently restoring and realigning my heart these past few months. Looking back, I can see His faithfulness in every season.

This weekend we celebrated 10 years of , and it also marked nearly 10 years since I met .funke at CGA, heard the Lord’s call to step into foster care, and began partnering with The Cause. So much of who I am today has been shaped by those moments of obedience.

This week I turn 30. There are definitely some big feelings that come with that milestone, but mostly I feel hopeful, expectant, and excited to see what God has in store for the next decade.

It’s hard to pick my favorite parts of the weekend, but if I had to, I’d say watching the kiddos make friends with children from around the world, learning from one another, worshipping together, speaking life into each other, and sharing lots of late-night silliness.

And this moment. 🤍 The vocals you’re hearing are sweet Lily Clemons singing life over all of us (with her dad 🥹) and sending us off so well. What a gift to be reminded that God can use anyone, regardless of age, to encourage, challenge, and bless those around them.

So grateful for this community and this place that always feels like home.

07/10/2025

To our gracious supporters over the years, your kindness is making a real difference in the Texas Hill Country floods.

For 8 years, I’ve commuted in and out of the Northshores - a little community made up of Jonestown, Lago Vista, and Point Venture, all tucked along the north side of Lake Travis. Over time, I’ve been welcomed, encouraged, and surrounded by the kind of small-town goodness that feels uniquely Texas.

For 3 years, I had the honor of serving alongside Younger Homes + The Hope Center on the leadership team for the Big Event - a day dedicated to neighbors helping neighbors. We saw 500+ volunteers show up year after year, and that number is still growing.

As many of you have heard, the Hill Country is facing the unimaginable this week. Every day feels heavy as we wait for updates and check in on our neighbors. But today, we caught a glimmer of hope - alongside my sweet kiddos, we got to show up in a small way for a community that has always shown up for us.

Over the years, Home Austin has been abundantly blessed with physical donations - and today, we were able to share that wealth with our Northshore community. Because of your generosity, our support of vulnerable families in Texas is reaching beyond foster care and meeting needs in real time.

Thank you for being the kind of people who show up. Please keep praying - for the helpers, the families, and the communities affected all across Texas.

Needs are changing daily - if you’d like to help support the Hill Country during this time, I’d love to connect you with resources. 💙💛

As they say in LV, we all row together.
– Carmen

03/26/2024

I’ve spent the better part of the last three months trying to find the prettiest (metaphorical) bow to tie on what our 18 months together meant but truth is nothing quite fits right. I’m hoping that in the next few months I’ll find the words but for now all I can say is we loved hard and that feels like the greatest job well done… even when it hurts.

Brief overview of what’s been happening over here-
- Said “see you later” in late December to these precious boys. The hole is deep and far and wide in everyone’s hearts!
- Decided to take this year to refocus and only stay open for any previous families should they need us. It’s been quite the journey and maybe I’ll share some more soon!
- I am not quitting foster care just taking some time to reset and figure out how to do this more “sustainably”, fostering is so deeply woven in my soul now that I don’t think I’ll ever not be in some capacity involved.

06/12/2023

I love seeing the world through your eyes!! 🤠

The partner retreat shaped our family in ways I wasn’t prepared for. Holy ground this weekend in Albany, TX! Ready for what’s to come.

📸: .4.la

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