About this episode

Katie Tipton shares her experiences as a former foster youth and offers advice for current and future foster parents.

In this episode, Shasta, Jessica, and Ashton chat with Katie Tipton, a former foster youth who shares her experience and advice for current and future foster parents. Katie shares a lot of insight about the trauma a child coming into care might have and she encourages caregivers to remember that kids in care essentially come with a resume, but it is up to you to give them a chance to be more than their past. 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: Katie Tipton

Topics covered

• foster care
• child trauma
• caregiver advice
• foster parenting
• youth experiences

Keywords

• foster care
• foster youth
• caregiver
• trauma
• parenting advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Missouri Department of Social Services

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