In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Richard Valenza. Richard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Raise A Child Inc., the nationwide leader in the recruitment, retention and support of LGBTQ+ and all prospective parents interested in building loving families for children in foster care™. In its eleven-year history, RaiseAChild has served more than 35,000 prospective and current foster and foster-to-adopt parents across the United States.
In establishing RaiseAChild, Rich has drawn on 30 years’ success in marketing and development for major television networks, international apparel brands, and nonprofit organizations. Today, Valenza continues to use his expertise in working with leading national corporations and regional businesses to form strategic partnerships with community service agencies and organizations to build upon RaiseAChild’s strength and influence.
Watch Full Interview:
Story Key Notes:
- A different approach to Helping Children and Youth in Foster Care.
- Communicating the Needs of Children Through Strategic Marketing and Messaging.
- Compassion through Lived Experience.
You can find out more about Richard by visiting:
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/RaiseAChild
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaiseAChild/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/raiseachild/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raiseachild/
Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/
