Changing Lives Through Placement Ep.10 | Amber Johnson with Co-Host Staci Owen

01/10/2025 1h 1min Temporada 1 Episodio 10
Changing Lives Through Placement Ep.10 | Amber Johnson with Co-Host Staci Owen

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome to The HOPEful Connection! This is your resource to connect you to the disability community. We're your Restoring Hope, LLC podcast hosts Staci Owen, Whitley Lemon, and Danielle Coffey."If someone only wrote down your worst day, would it truly tell your story?" In this episode of The HOPEful Connection, Staci Owen sits down with Amber Johnson, a longtime member of the Restoring Hope placement team. Amber opens up about the behind-the-scenes process of referrals and placements, from emergency calls at 4:30 on a Friday to carefully coordinated transitions that take months.We cover:- How referrals continued even during certification- Bringing Missouri kids back from out-of-state facilities- Why meeting clients in person changes everything- Stories of placements that shaped her perspective- How homes can prepare for new placements- Why 'fit' matters for both individuals and familiesFind out more about becoming a Host or Relief Home here! https://www.werestorehope.com/becoming-a-host-home

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