It's About Relationship: Connecting the Dots for Kids in the Foster Care System

Wednesday February 19, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Room 17AB

This session tells the story of two programs in the larger Denver Metro area who provide face to face mentoring, case management and school district collaboration for students who are in the foster care system. We will discuss the foundational role of relationship building and emotional connection with students, our collaboration with school and district leaders as well as robust data sharing relationship with county level departments of human services.

Presenters
Addi Cantor

Addi is a Licensed Social Worker, and Professional School Social Worker in Jeffco Public Schools. As a founding partner of the Fostering Opportunities program, she has passionately and collaboratively worked for over 11 years to improve policies and practices that impact students in foster care at all system levels, with the students voice and experience at the center.
Jordan Witt-Araya

I have worked for over 12 years working in direct service, program management and grant writing with at risk student populations ranging from migrant, undocumented and young people in the foster care system. My work experience at the various levels of this front line type of work (often simultaneously completed) and my consistent emphasis on relationship, mentoring and community engagement have given the firm belief in the value of a holistic approach to addressing the social emotional and academic needs of young people.
type:
In-person Workshop
theme:
Leadership
audience:
All audiences
tags:
Children in Foster Care, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion