About this episode

DeeDee Button shares her journey and passion for supporting foster parents and children.

In this episode, Shasta, Jessica, and Ashton talk to DeeDee Button. DeeDee is a former foster parent, adoptive parent, licensed foster parent trainer, a college student seeking a degree in social work, a foster parent ambassador, and the creator and owner of a nonprofit called " The Chaos Closet. " DeeDee is doing it all and showing the world that supporting foster parents and foster children can extend far beyond becoming a foster parent. When she was young, her mother was a social worker and regularly shared stories of her work that made an impact on DeeDee. Listen along as she shares her story and passion! If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster parent, learn how to get started on our website: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/foster-care/becoming-a-foster-parent.htm

People in this episode

Hosts: Shasta, Jessica, Ashton

Guest: DeeDee Button

Topics covered

• foster care
• support for foster parents
• adoption
• social work
• nonprofit organizations
• personal stories

Keywords

• foster care
• adoption
• social work
• nonprofit
• foster parent training
• personal story
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Chaos Closet, Missouri Department of Social Services, social work

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