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Mar 2024
59m 4s

From Foster to Family: DJ Johnson

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This week, Jenna sits down with DJ Johnson, who shares his life story about his time before, during, and after living in the Indiana foster care system. Despite the physical and emotional trauma he's suffered, he now leads a successful and fulfilling life as a husband, father, author, mentor and specialist in helping parents ensure that their children have room to grow into the best version of themselves.

 

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