Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth with Foster Parent Recruiter Caitlin Johnson

Caitlin Johnson is a foster parent recruiter for Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (<a href= "https://www.safy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SAFY</a>) of Nevada. Caitlin has also been a licensed foster parent herself, and adopted children through this experience. <p>Her experience in the child welfare and trauma-informed space include program design, web design, community program management, graphic design and marketing campaigns.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In this episode we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>How lessons from foster parent training can help all parents build better connections with teenagers.</li> <li>Misconceptions people have about teenagers and teenagers in foster care.</li> <li>How parents can create a balance of respecting the autonomy and independence of their teens while also helping them make good choices.</li> <li>How to have difficult conversations with your teenagers. </li> <li>How to build relationships with your teens, and help your teens build healthy relationships with others.</li> </ul> <p>You can connect with and learn more about SAFY and foster parenting & adoption on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SAFYofAmerica" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://twitter.com/SAFYofAmerica" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/safyofamerica/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a></p>