FosterAdopt Connect Training

I'm Jason Hollingsworth, and I am the advocate and trainer for the Cape Girardeau branch of FosterAdopt Connect. As an advocate, I work with biological, foster, and adoptive families as they navigate the challenges that come with the child welfare system. As a trainer, I facilitate course work for obtaining and maintaining state licensing. And I will begin hosting support groups in hopes to provide a local community of foster parents to learn from and encourage one another. I live in Jackson with my wife, and our two children. We adopted our oldest child through fostering, and I understand the ups and downs of working toward the best outcome for the children involved. My experience ignited a passion for advocating for those affected by the child welfare system, and I look forward to using that to work with each of my families.

Brenda Keith is the Family Advocate and Trainer for FosterAdopt Connect in Mountain Grove. She has a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral and Community Health. Brenda has seventeen years’ worth of experience working with children in the foster care system. Brenda and her husband are treatment foster parents and specialize in working with youth who have elevated needs. They have two biological sons, two adopted sons, and two adopted daughters. Brenda is very passionate about helping the children who are in foster care, as well as the families who are caring for them.

I am a Family Advocate/Trainer. I have been with FAC since April 2022. I have a bachelor's of Social Work from University of Central Missouri. I am a foster/adoptive parent and have 4 amazing kiddos who are 12, 5, 3 and 2. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and exploring new places with my children.