Speaking

Rusty Johnson

"Rusty is a dynamic speaker with a compelling story. He has an insider's view of foster care -- having aged-out of foster care and spending a career working with vulnerable youth. His insights will make you laugh and bring a tear to your eye, but you're certain to leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges facing young people in the system and the people who work with them."

-Jerry Foxhoven, former Director of Iowa Department of Human Services/Legal Director for 1000 Kids For Iowa

CONTACT

Community

Rusty has speaks to community organizations and groups, such as: Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Elks, various churches, 4-H, and more.

Staff & Professionals

Coast-to-coast, Rusty offers keynotes, speeches and breakouts to conferences of child welfare staff, foster parents, adoptive parents, court professionals, healthcare workers, law enforcement, public school staff and administration, and social service professionals.

At-Risk Youth

Because much of his young life spent raised in foster care, Rusty can empathize with today's at-risk children and youth. Rusty speaks to and with youth/alumni empowerment groups, youth clubs, high school leadership councils, detention facilities, residential and group home settings.