About Us

Our Vision

The Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange was founded by Carla Trier and her 8 year old foster daughter in March of 2013. A foster kid and foster parent herself, Carla saw the need to have supplies right away to welcome a child into their new surroundings. A trash bag or just the clothes on their back are far from a way to let the healing begin. We assist foster children and parents with the difficulties surrounding foster Care. The Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange serves foster, adoptive, and kinship parents and children on the intricate and volatile journey of foster care. So who do we help at the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange? We help foster parents as they get new kiddos, we help foster parents who have adopted their foster children, we help parents who are reunifying with their child in foster care, we help adults who were foster children and are now parents, we help families who struggle after reunification, and we help grandparents who are guardians or parents to their grandchildren.

Meet the Staff

Carla CraytonExecutive Director

Carla Crayton is the Co-Founder of the Sheridan Foster Parent Parent Exchange and has served as the Executive Director since its inception in 2013. Carla has worked with children in many countries as well as in the United States. In her time in Sheridan over the past 11 years Carla feels Christ has led her on a journey of care; she has worked with differently abled youth, as a CASA, as a visitation supervisor, and a foster mom.

Treylah SmithCo-Founder

Treylah Smith Co-founded the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange at age 8 along with her foster mother (at the time); Carla. Treylah used to spend hours upon hours moving at sorting donations; her favorite activity. Treylah now lives in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and works in the construction resale industry. She is now in her twenties but still stays in touch with the happenings at Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange.

Alexis NikirkAdministrative Assistant

Alexis has been part of SFPEX since March 2019. She is a native of Pine Bluffs, WY and has been living in Sheridan since 2006. She has been married since 2007 to her husband Andrew, who is a fisheries biologist. They have 3 beautiful children: Avery, Adley and Archer who keep them busy by playing all kinds of sports and participating in extracurricular activities. Alexis is a certified teacher and has taught elementary school for 14 years. She currently teaches full-time at a one-room schoolhouse in Montana. Alexis loves to chase her children around, be outdoors, and watch sports. She love to hunt and fish and is a 4-H superintendent, volunteer with Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and is a board member with the Montana State Literacy Association. As you can see she loves to stay busy and be around kids, and she is proud to be part of the SFPEX team!

Theresa BatchelorOffice Manager

Theresa is the Office Manager at Sheridan
Foster Parent Exchange and a proud Wyoming native. She has lived in Sheridan since 2021 and spent many years working in banking before joining SFPE in October 2026. She has also served on several nonprofit boards, and this is her first role working for a nonprofit-an opportunity she embraced because she believes SFPE makes a meaningful difference for local children and families.

Theresa is married and has a teenage daughter.
Together, they enjoy life on their small hobby farm, where they care for mini cows, chickens, dogs, and cats. She is excited to bring her experience, organizational skills, and love for community service to the SFPE team.

Sarah DaveyVolunteer (VISTA)

I am a Wyoming based community advocate, educator and dedicated mother of four. Known for my passion for supporting families and youth, I am actively involved in my local community through volunteer work and leadership initiatives. I am a proud hockey mom and spends much of her time supporting youth sports and helping build strong connections within the Sheridan community.

I also work closely with the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange, helping create opportunities and resources that support foster families and children in need. With a heart for service and a belief in the power of community, I strive to bring people together to make a meaningful difference. Whether I am organizing events, volunteering or cheering from the hockey rink. I am committed to creating a supportive environment where families and children can thrive.

Meet Our Board

Dr. Timothy Donahue

Timothy Donahue is a trainer and consultant. He brings a combination of academic and practical business experience. As the former State Director for Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), he has worked with the profit and non-profit sectors providing consulting, training, and leadership in the areas of strategic management, marketing, customer service, sale’s training, human relations, and business development. Donahue has served on many civic and church boards and loves to give back to the community that has helped his family in times of need. He and his wife, Terri, help care for two wonderful identical twin grandsons.

Bri Moyer

Bri is the Treasurer for the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange. She has spent 15 years in education and is in her first year as a mental health counselor, providing counseling and play therapy to both children and adults. Bri is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where people feel valued, have the opportunity to heal, and can succeed. She is excited to serve local foster families and join a community committed to supporting children and families.

Christian Klepperich

Christian Klepperich is a Commercial Loan Officer with expertise in financial management and relationship building. As a board member for the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange, he uses his financial acumen to help guide the organization’s stewardship of resources in support of its mission of helping foster families. Christian is committed to ensuring the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange remains strong and sustainable for years to come while continuing to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.