Who Are Colin Kaepernick Parents
Colin Kaepernick was adopted at a few weeks old by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick. His biological parents are white and Black, and he was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rick and Teresa raised him in Turlock, California, and later in the Napa Valley region.
Rick and Teresa Kaepernick Background
Rick Kaepernick worked as a welder and factory worker, while Teresa Kaepernick was a homemaker and later worked in retail and office jobs. The couple adopted several children, and Colin grew up with siblings in a working-class household.
Influence on Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick has spoken about how his adoptive parents supported his athletic interests and encouraged community involvement. He has credited them with shaping his values and work ethic. Public records and interviews confirm their role in his upbringing.
For additional details on his family background, see Colin Kaepernick biography.
