After working with medically fragile infants as an emergency room tech, Bree McCarty was quickly inspired to become a foster parent for children with unique health needs. She and her husband, Tim, began fostering 4-month-old Carlos. While they didn’t have much information about Carlos’ complex medical needs, Mary Bridge Children’s neonatal follow-up clinic discovered he had hydrocephalus and was missing part of his brain. Carlos underwent multiple surgeries, including surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain and open-heart surgery. He also received a G-tube for nutrition. Carlos graduated from the neonatal follow-up clinic at 3 years old. Shortly after, the McCarty family celebrated Carlos’ long-awaited adoption and are thrilled to continue their life together. Continuing his care journey, Carlos works with therapists at the Mary Bridge Children’s Therapy – Puyallup and is now a bubbly 5-year-old who is thriving. Carlos is learning to walk and loves kindergarten, his siblings, and making people laugh. His parents say his adorable dimples help him get away with goofing around!