Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A Christian couple was ready to open their home to children in need — but the government said no.
In this powerful legal update, PJI Staff Attorney Ray Hacke highlights a growing crisis in the foster care system:
Despite a nationwide shortage of foster homes, Sean and Teresa Kellim were disqualified from fostering because they could not affirm beliefs or moral positions that violate their Christian faith.
This is religious discrimination — and Pacific Justice Institute is taking action.
🔍 What This Case Is About
- A severe shortage of foster care beds across the country
- A Christian couple willing to care for vulnerable children
- Disqualification based solely on their religious convictions
- Government agencies pressuring families to compromise faith to serve
- PJI going to court to defend the right of Christians to foster and parent
👤 Featured Attorney
- Ray Hacke – Staff Attorney, Pacific Justice Institute
🛡️ Take Action
- If you want to foster or adopt but are facing the same kind of discrimination, you are not alone — and PJI is here to help.
✅ Get legal help at no charge:
👉 pji.org
💥 Support the Fight for Families
Pacific Justice Institute defends foster parents, churches, families, and believers nationwide — free of charge.
Every donation helps keep these services available for those who cannot stand alone.
👉 Donate here:
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📖 Faith Perspective
Caring for children is not just a calling — it is a biblical responsibility.
True faith steps in to protect the vulnerable, and no family should be punished for living out their Christian convictions.
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A Christian couple was ready to open their home to children in need — but the government said no.
In this powerful legal update, PJI Staff Attorney Ray Hacke highlights a growing crisis in the foster care system:
Despite a nationwide shortage of foster homes, Sean and Teresa Kellim were disqualified from fostering because they could not affirm beliefs or moral positions that violate their Christian faith.
This is religious discrimination — and Pacific Justice Institute is taking action.
🔍 What This Case Is About
- A severe shortage of foster care beds across the country
- A Christian couple willing to care for vulnerable children
- Disqualification based solely on their religious convictions
- Government agencies pressuring families to compromise faith to serve
- PJI going to court to defend the right of Christians to foster and parent
👤 Featured Attorney
- Ray Hacke – Staff Attorney, Pacific Justice Institute
🛡️ Take Action
- If you want to foster or adopt but are facing the same kind of discrimination, you are not alone — and PJI is here to help.
✅ Get legal help at no charge:
👉 pji.org
💥 Support the Fight for Families
Pacific Justice Institute defends foster parents, churches, families, and believers nationwide — free of charge.
Every donation helps keep these services available for those who cannot stand alone.
👉 Donate here:
pacificjustice.org/support/donate
📖 Faith Perspective
Caring for children is not just a calling — it is a biblical responsibility.
True faith steps in to protect the vulnerable, and no family should be punished for living out their Christian convictions.
🔔 Stay Connected with PJI
Sign up for Legal Case Updates:
pacificjustice.org/legal-updates-subscription
Like our Facebook page:
facebook.com/PacificJusticeInstitute/?ref=bookmarks
Follow us on Instagram:
instagram.com/pacificjusticeinstitute
Follow us on Twitter/X:
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