Engaging with Youth in Foster Care

This training emphasizes the role of empathy in effective engagement, highlighting the necessity of creating a secure and trusting space for youth. Participants will acquire practical techniques for building rapport and connection, fostering meaningful interactions during their time spent with youth.

Objectives:

• Understand why empathy is essential for effective engagement.
• Illustrate the importance of creating a safe and trusting environment for youth.
• Learn techniques to engage with youth by building rapport and connection.

Presenters:

• Erika Settles, LMSW - Permanency Training Coordinator, Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing