Standing in the Gap: The Heart Behind Foster SQUAD
Aug 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Recording on YouTube ~ Traci Schermerhorn
Standing in the Gap: The Heart Behind Foster SQUAD

Join Traci Schermerhorn, the Executive Director and Founder of Foster SQUAD, as she shares the personal journey that inspired her to establish a statewide nonprofit supporting Iowa's foster and kinship families. Through stories from her experience as a foster parent, Traci will discuss the challenges foster families face, the gaps in the child welfare system, and how Foster SQUAD is uniting communities to ensure children and caregivers receive the support they need. This presentation will deepen your understanding of foster care and provide practical ways to make a difference.

Watch the meeting recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VYcTp81h5Mc