COMMON THREAD IN THE NEWS
ABC4 News: Supporting teens impacted by foster care
Dec 4, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (Good Things Utah) – Common Thread is a teen-centered, peer-led nonprofit supporting teens impacted by foster care. The mission of the organization is to provide a safe space .....
This is Not a Back-up Plan Podcast: Building a Community with Rachel Garrett of Common Thread
Dec 4th, 2023
In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Rachel Garrett the executive director and founder of Common Thread. Common Thread is a non-profit serving teens in Utah impacted by trauma ...
Fox 13 News: Newly-formed group hosts Turkey Bowl for foster kids in Utah
Nov 20, 2022
SALT LAKE CITY — Rachel Garrett is a former teacher who decided to become a foster mom after she realized her love for teens and helping people ...
KSL News: Utah foster parent starts community for troubled teens
Aug 9, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly half of children in foster care in Utah are age 12 or older, and one Utah foster parent has made it her mission to facilitate a safe environment for many of these at-risk teens .....
iHeart Radio Podcast: Becoming a Foster Parent & Founding Common Thread
Oct 10th, 2023
Rachel Garrett is a former high school teacher, licensed foster parent, certified CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), and founder and Executive Director of Common Thread - a nonprofit dedicated to building community and strengthening teens who are experiencing adversity in their lives ...
Sad Moms Club Podcast: Connection is Key: Foster Care and Trauma with Rachel Garrett, MS
May 28, 2024
Rachel Garret is a licensed foster parent, certified Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Associate Program Director for Trauma Informed Utah, a former high school teacher and Hope Squad Advisor ....
Voyage Utah: Life & Work with Rachel Garrett
March 29, 2023
"Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Garrett.
Hi Rachel, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My name is Rachel. I am a mother to two young children and a bonus mom to multiple teenagers...."