Empowering Foster Kids: Trauma-Informed Strategies for First Responders With Sharon Dunlevy

Join us in this enlightening episode of the First Responder Playbook as we welcome Sharon Dunleavy, an educational advocate dedicated to enhancing the educational success of children in foster care. Sharon shares her invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by these children, emphasizing how trauma impacts their learning and behavior.

Discover actionable strategies for first responders to effectively support and communicate with kids experiencing crisis. Sharon offers practical advice on being trauma-informed, fostering teamwork among first responders, and empowering children through choice and calm interaction in stressful situations.

Explore the legal landscape surrounding foster children's education, and learn how first responders can collaborate with schools and mental health professionals to create a support network that bridges law enforcement, education, and child welfare effectively. This episode is a must for anyone interested in improving outcomes for vulnerable children and enhancing community safety.