Cheyenne and Elani Hoffman are exemplary foster parents who built positive relationships with the birth parents and supported reunification until the birth parents relinquished their parental rights.
Brielle Raelynn Hoffman and Tucker Wesley Hoffman – after 1,111 days in the foster care system – became forever family members with the Hoffmans. Cheyenne and Elani Hoffman are pictured with Brielle and Tucker at their adoption hearing. Licensed on 3/17/23, Cheyenne and Elani provided respite for several teens within weeks of being licensed.
In reflecting on how Bri’s placement happened, Cheyenne stated she was at running errands and remembers their foster care worker telling her “I can get you a baby and a half if you say yes right now.”
Cheyenne called Elani, who was at work, to make the decision as a couple. Elani said “…we can have 2 kids under 2. I think I’m going to throw up. I think I’m going to call my mom. But yes, let’s say yes.” Bri joined their family on 6/8/23. Three days after his birth, Wesley was welcomed to their home on 8/7/23.
Their “yes, let’s say yes,” decision exemplifies their character and values of self-less actions. TFI is proud to have Cheyenne and Elani!
We are thankful to have such an inspiring foster family be a part of TFI!