Why Life Experience Makes for Great Foster Parents – An Interview with Jenn Stout
Many prospective foster parents question whether a past where they made questionable life decisions may disqualify them from being foster parents, a valid concern. However, as Program Director Jenn Stout mentions, sometimes the best foster parents have a little life experience. Why? Watch to learn more.
In this short interview segment, we sit with Foster Care Program Director Jenn Stout to ask some of the most common questions and misconceptions about fostering a youth.
Foster Care supports youth of all ages, placing children who may have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect into a more positive, favorable and supportive environment. Providing these children with the healing they need with parents who are identified, trained and continually supported by Thompson, the Foster Care program provides long-term and respite care for children re-entering the community.
Foster Care Program Director Jenn Stout answers commonly asked questions and misconceptions about being a foster parent.
To learn more, visit the Become a Foster Parent page.
If you have questions, reach out to Program Director JennStout.