Training for Parents

2024 TRAINING

Jason Johnson

Jason is a writer and speaker who encourages families and equips church and organizational leaders on their foster care and adoption journeys so they can find the hope and support they need along the way.

He currently serves as the National Director of The Pure Religion Project with Christian Alliance for Orphans. In his work he develops resources, coaches leaders and teaches in a variety of contexts on church-based ministry structures, organizational leadership and strategy. He is also a sought-after speaker for churches, retreats, conferences, and events for foster and adoptive parents as well as for those considering getting involved.

Prior to his work at CAFO Jason spent 14 years in church staff ministry, including planting and pastoring a church in Houston. It’s there that his family's foster care journey began.

Jason and his wife, Emily live in Texas with their daughters. He has authored 4 books: Reframing Foster Care, Everyone Can Do Something, The ALL IN Curriculum and Effectively Engaging Churches. You can find many of his resources at www.jasonjohnsonblog.com.

Johnna Stein

Johnna Stein serves as the VP of Training with an organization called Promise686, who works with church communities to care for vulnerable children. Johnna has been a Children’s Ministry director, teacher, tour director, and dyslexic reading specialist. With their bio children launched into adulthood, she and her husband serve as foster parents and have cared for more than 30 bonus children in seven years. Johnna will be leading a breakout session for Foster Moms. Visit the Promise686 website to learn more about their mission here: https://promise686.org/.

CONNECTION GROUPS

Auburn Foster Parents – April Martin

Birmingham/Tuscaloosa Foster Parents – Elise Vincent

Decatur Foster Parents – Sena Sharp, Aleah Meadows

Dothan Foster Parents – Alaina Mathis

Mobile Foster Parents – Sarah Norris, Heather Fore

Montgomery Foster Parents – Elizabeth Norris

Oxford Foster Parents – Alexis Alvarez