Brian Willie

Aug 9, 2024 | rmpbs.org | Elle Naef |Andrea Kramar |Mark Harden |Brian Willie

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Riley and Matt Skelton are a same-sex couple that fostered, then adopted two children: their daughter Erica in 2020, who identifies as biromantic, asexual and gender-diverse, and son Eli in 2022. The adoptions happened at a time when the need for LGBTQ+-affirming homes in Colorado’s foster care system was growing. “We wanted to focus on any kids who identify as part of our humanity, it doesn't matter what spectrum they land on,” said Riley Skelton.