Episode 6: "What it Takes: Supporting the Youth Experience" Conversation with Gaelin Elmore

In this episode, hosts Betsy Goulet and Rachael Kerrick-Brucker speak candidly with Gaelin Elmore, a former NFL player and national public speaker. More importantly, he knows what it takes to lean into adversity and how perspective can change everything. Listen and learn Gaelin's insights on creating a culture of belonging and what it takes to support youth in care. This is such an important conversation you won't want to miss it!

This episode is Part Two of our series on foster care experiences in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month in May 2022.  We will magnify voices and share lived experiences to help us all shape the future in how we practice and serve child welfare.  

To learn more about Gaelin Speaks, visit https://www.gaelinspeaks.com

To reach out to Betsy Goulet: bgoul2@uis.edu

To reach out to Rachael or if you are interested in being part of a candid conversation: rkerrick-brucker@citi-us.com

To learn more about the University of Illinois, Springfield Child Advocacy Studies program: https://www.uis.edu/cast/

To learn more about child welfare and human services technology and innovation: https://citi-us.com/#state-and-local