Chrystal Smith
As a former licensed foster parent, adoptive parent, and someone with a deeply personal connection to childhood adversity and complex trauma, Chrystal Smith has seen firsthand the gaps in the child welfare system and the unmet needs of both caregivers and children. Through her journey, she observed that families and children surrounded by consistent, therapeutic networks of support were far more likely to experience lasting growth and healing. This insight became the foundation for Foster Village.
As the founder and visionary behind Foster Village, Chrystal is deeply committed to strengthening families and communities. She is most passionate about her role as a wife and mother to her four children and about being a vessel of hope through a story shaped by resilience, healing, and grace. Chrystal is widely regarded as a trusted voice in advancing solutions to systemic challenges within the child welfare system.