Jun 3, 2022
Caitlin Johnson is a foster parent recruiter for Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) of Nevada. Caitlin has also been a licensed foster parent herself, and adopted children through this experience.
Her experience in the child welfare and trauma-informed space include program design, web design, community program management, graphic design and marketing campaigns.
The mission of SAFY is to preserve families and secure futures. Since 1984, SAFY has worked to ensure that every child and family can reach their full potential.
In this episode we discuss:
- How lessons from foster parent training can help all parents build better connections with teenagers.
- Misconceptions people have about teenagers and teenagers in foster care.
- How parents can create a balance of respecting the autonomy and independence of their teens while also helping them make good choices.
- How to have difficult conversations with your teenagers.
- How to build relationships with your teens, and help your teens build healthy relationships with others.
You can connect with and learn more about SAFY and foster parenting & adoption on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram