EP 34: Fostering Community-Kristin Andrus

In this month’s episode we are joined by Community Champion Kristin Andrus. Kristin is the mother of six and part of the powerful team of women at The Policy Project, which seeks to “remove barriers to opportunity through solution-based policy.” Kristin shares what she has learned from these youth she has met with around the state. Utah Foster Care’s Director of Education, Liz Rivera, shares tips for connecting with and communicating with youth who have experienced trauma. Kristin’s work has had an important impact in communities throughout Utah, using her voice and passion to encourage Utah Foster Care’s community to show up for foster families and children. She encourages everyone to “help the helpers in whatever capacity they are able. To “help the helpers” and volunteer at Utah Foster Care, click here. More on Kristin and her work with The Policy Project here. Want to learn more about becoming a Foster Parent?