Keynote Presentation

Why I Hate Chicken Pot Pie
From Abandonment to Ultimate Achievement

In this powerful presentation Jerry shares his harrowing adventure of abandonment at the age of nine. Trading helplessness for hope, he survived alone for three weeks on nothing but Chicken Pot Pie and a positive mental attitude. In this compelling presentation you will learn how to celebrate the significance of the role of caring adults in the lives of youth in foster care.

Going beyond the grim reality of newspaper headlines, Jerry inspires audiences with his testimony that foster care alumni can achieve success as productive adults. You will learn how to leverage adversity and tragedy into skills you can use to create personal and professional growth in your relationships with others.

For Foster Care Professionals

Their daily grind is filled with immense challenges, energy sapping obstacles, few resources, no time, and zero affirmation. Attendees leave this keynote presentation with renewed energy and a brighter outlook for the future. They leave secure in the knowledge that they make a difference in the life of every child they encounter and with heartfelt thanks from foster care alumni everywhere.

For Our Brothers and Sisters in Care

As the original home alone adventure, Jerry’s story of abandonment resonates with youth in care. They leave knowing that they are not alone in the world. They learn how to turn anger into Inspirational Dissatisfaction. They refuse to be defined by their foster care experience. Instead, they leave inspired to apply their hard won life skills to create successful lives and relationship

For Those Who are Called

Foster, kinship and other out-of-home care requires a special kind of family or individual. Created specifically for recruitment or celebration events, this compelling presentation demonstrates why their involvement is so important. They leave encouraged to make or renew their commitment to make a difference in the life of a child.

For Legislative Testimony

Jerry provides living testimony to the power of investing in the live of a child Contact Jerry to discuss your legislative agenda and how Jerry can help you put a face on the challenge of protecting America’s children.

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