Episode 21 | Foster Parent Trainings in LA County: Interview with Researchers Kathleen (Kate) Soto Gisler and Kaili Farhat

In this episode we have guests Kaili Farhat and Kathleen (Kate) Soto Gisler present their master’s thesis on foster parent training programs in Los Angeles County. As home to one of the largest child welfare systems in the United States, LA County offers a wide range of trainings for foster parents. However, notable gaps remain in the content and scope of these offerings. Kate and Kaili's county-level analysis identifies these gaps and weaves in recommendations that can strengthen foster parent training efforts both within LA County and beyond. 

Kathleen (Kate) Soto Gisler 

Kathleen (Kate) Soto Gisler (she/her) is a social worker & researcher with a focus in supporting community college students through their academic journeys and providing strengths-based care in community centered work.  

Kaili Farhat

With a background in psychology and a passion for understanding how systems impact vulnerable populations, Kaili Farhat is a clinically oriented social worker and researcher with specific interests in mental health, trauma and grief.

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