The Cavanaugh Family

Lise Cavanaugh is a public librarian in Westminster West, Vermont. Originally from Denmark, Lise moved to Vermont in 2000. Twelve years ago, she became the foster parent to siblings Jasmine and Sklyer, and six years later, to Grayson – all of whom are now adopted. Lise and the kids share their home with a collection of cats, dogs, chickens, and horses.

 

In this interview, we talk with Lise, Jasmine, Skyler, and Grayson about continuing to welcome foster kids into their home, what it's like to be adopted biological siblings, homeschooling and family activism, embracing Danish holiday traditions, memories of Judge Pu, and their Adoption Day paddling adventures.