About Us

Coos County Foster Association 

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

LEWANN RICE

I am a general foster care provider and an emergency placement provider. I have been fostering for 2 years. I have 2 biological children. I have worked in the medical field for a number of years and as an instructional aide for special needs children ranging in severity. I am now a caregiver.

SECRETARY 

STEPHANIE HOWES

VICE PRESIDENT

LAURA RINI

I am a Stay at Home mom and a general foster care provider with my husband Tony and  three biological children. 

COMMUNITY PARTNER

GREG DALTON

I am the program director for CASA.  I started with CASA in 2011. Active in For Youth By Youth, the local G.R.A.C.E action team, and a board member of Coos Cares, as well as volunteer for Hospice. 

DHS PARTNER

CHRISTINA KARSEN-GRAY

I have been a foster parent for 6 years.  We primarily take medically fragile/needy children for Oregon DHS. We have adopted two children from the foster system and have 2 biological children of our own.  

TREASURER

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

TIM HOWES

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BECKY BANKS

VOTING MEMBER (F)

JOSH RICE

VOTING MEMBER (A)

TONY RINI

A hard working father of three daughters and amazing husband to his wife Laura.  Have been fostering in Coos County for a number of years. 

VOTING MEMBER (A)

This could be You!

We are always welcoming new board members, contact us to find out how you can help and get involved.

Please Contact us with any questions! ​