Dr. John DeGarmo

Dr. John DeGarmo is an accomplished speaker and trainer in the foster care industry.  He speaks to companies, churches, foster parent organizations, libraries, and other nonprofit groups across the nation.

John brings tremendous energy to his delivery.  He is a powerfully dynamic speaker, engaging the audience from beginning to end.  His presentations are personal, humorous, and emotional, leaving audiences both laughing and crying.  John's storytelling skills are masterful, as he has been performing in front of others for decades, on a global stage.

John's presentations are thoroughly researched beforehand, and full of insight and information.  John does not stop after the presentations, though, as he is a relationship builder, and spends quality time with audiences afterward, answering questions, listening to others, and giving additional insight.

                                                                                              Sessions Include:

Aging Out of the System: Foster Children in Peril

This session focuses on the many challenges, trials, and even dangers that foster children face as they age out of the system.  During the presentation, participants will be better understand why a foster child might age out and what may happen as a result.  Participants will also be equipped with strategies designed to prepare foster children beforehand, as well as when they age out and encounter obstacles preventing them from being successful.

The Dangers of Online Technology and Social Networking for Foster Children

This session focuses on the many dangers currently associated with foster children and online technology. Social networking is also a main focus of this session. During the presentation, foster parents will be informed of the dangers associated with online technology, as well as be equipped with strategies designed to better protect the foster child.

This session focuses on the many challenges that foster children face in public schools, and how to best respond to them. During this presentation, foster parents will come to understand the many challenges that foster children face while in school. Foster parents will be equipped with strategies designed help foster children in school, thus helping them to be stronger advocates for the child. 

Trauma and Stress: The Emotional Challenges that Foster Children, Birth Parents, and Foster Parents Face

This session will focus on emotional challenges, difficulties, and trials that foster children, biological family members, and foster parents all face. During the presentation, participants will learn about the realities of stress, trauma, loss and grief for all involved when dealing with displacement and reunification, as well as become equipped with strategies designed to best address the stress that comes with this time of loss.

Welcoming a Foster Child into the Home