Promoting Connection and Systemic Change
Jenni Lord is a dedicated advocate for change in the child welfare space, challenging systems and policies to shift from a focus on physical safety to pursuing true well-being and healing from trauma. In 2008, she founded Chosen, an organization that empowers parents and caregivers to lead change in their family, helping their children heal through connection. She is an engaging speaker and podcast guest, inspiring others with passion for healing through authentic connection and family restoration that leads to systemic transformation.
“The antidote to shattered families is connectedness."
Speaker Topics
Healing through Connection
Learn about the importance of attachment and connection in helping children heal from trauma, where the child welfare system gets it wrong and how to prioritize true well-being.
Systemic Transformation
The current child welfare system isn’t effective. Find out how prioritizing relationships can alter a system, how we should change the standard to measure well-being, and more.
The Restoration of Family
God has a design for family and its role in society as well as human flourishing. Jenni discusses the heart of God for family, the assault on family structure and more.
From Rejection to Redemption
In this talk, Jenni discusses overcoming her own rejection and moving from dismissive parenting toward connected parenting and a secure attachment style.
God’s Deep Love for the Orphan
Jenni presents the need for families to acknowledge the grief that accompanies orphanhood, why relational permanency matters and God’s deep love for the orphaned.
Leading an Excellent Nonprofit
Informed by her success with Chosen, Jenni shares how to build a nonprofit from the ground up, run it like a business, prioritize culture, avoid founder syndrome and more.
After Working With Chosen…
91%
Said working with Chosen helped with the problems in their families.
81%
Had been considering disruption of placement, but working with Chosen changed their minds.
80%
Said they felt more equipped to parent.
65%
Observed a decrease in their child’s trauma symptoms.
Testimonials
About Chosen
We believe no child is without hope of healing from trauma, and no family is beyond the possibility of change. But real change can only happen when it is led by parents and caregivers.
Chosen comes alongside parents and caregivers with actionable, practical help focused on relational attachment. Through trauma-responsive parenting education, counseling, therapies and more, we equip and empower parents to lead change in their families and help children heal – making way for the connection, peace and joy all families deserve.
