Direct care providers face many hurdles when trying to effectively communicate with the youth they serve.  This unique and dynamic workshop will address those obstacles through the personal testimony of Stacey Patton who takes the audience on a journey through the eyes and emotions of a child in foster care.  Youth participants are able to have their experiences validated while being inspired to polish their own communication skills and learn how to constructively work within the system.  Likewise, direct care providers and other participants will gain insights into the unique challenges and emotional dynamics experienced by young people in foster care.