Foster Family Walking on the Beach Together

More Than a Placement

Rooted is a guide for families who want to grow through foster care—an affordable, love-first alternative to adoption.

Real Help for Real-Life Families.

Inside, you'll find honest guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt encouragement from someone who’s walked the path—so you can grow your family with clarity, confidence, and care.

Leon Carelli, Founder and Foster Dad

“Families like mine are proof that foster care isn’t just temporary—it can be the beginning of something beautiful and permanent.”

Silhouettes of a family playing together at sunset, with the sun near the horizon in the background.
A man in a blue checkered suit with hands in pockets, smiling, standing next to a tree by a lake with green trees in the background.

Rooted in Experience.

I’m Leon. I became a forever parent through foster care, and I created Rooted to help you grow your family, too—with love, clarity, and courage.

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