Join me in the conversation with Keri Hope. We share experiences and talk about challenges with how limiting it can be to just be considered “a foster kid”. Please note that we say some hard things. This is our experience and insight. Our uniqu
Join my guest, Brittney & I talk about our experiences and insight to further the awareness of both of these two important topics of Foster Care and Mental Health. Hear what we have to say.Brittney is the author of Suitcase & A Dream book. Ple
In this episode, we celebrate Social Work Month with my guest, Leah Chapman, LMSW known as the“The Mental Reconstructionist” to discuss how trauma impacts us and how it has significance on how we are experienced as professionals in the ives of
My guest is an author and former CPS worker who shares his perspective on what we can do to advocate to be a better bridge for those we serve in Child Welfare. Find his latest book Build a Better Bridge: Social Policy for The 21st Century & In
I talk to my guest Lesli Suggs about her role as CEO, how the oldest foster care organization in the country has learned to evolve, and some programs that are meeting the needs of children in the community she serves. Of course, you know she wi
This episode lets you know who this podcast is for and introduces you to me, your host, and what I have planned for you this season. Check it out and get ready! Empowerment is here for you. I see you, and as Child Welfare Leaders we are here to
In this episode, we are wrapping up Season 1 to prepare for Season 2. I talk to you about finding balance working in child welfare. I share few strategies that have worked for me that may help you as you find balance. Check out this episode to
This episode we talk to an Executive Team Leader in an expanding social service agency based in North Carolina that is leading change in Child Welfare through innovative practices. Innovation is just one of the core values of this organization.
Due to technical difficulty, last week we could not release this interview. However this topic is so good that we tried again so we could release this interview. We hope you enjoy it. Professional Dangerousness is a topic we all should know abo
Hear my conversation with Lisa Merkel-Holguin as we talk about child welfare and the need for change. Make sure to check out the conference and register to join in on the transformational conversation. Event name: A Call to Action to Change Ch
How the waiting period and failure of the systems of care to communicate cause more trauma to children and their families. What can we do? Can anything be done. Have you ever thought about this? Listen to this episode as it will help you reflec
Knowing policy enhances how we can excel in our positions in child welfare. Learn 10 reasons why you should know policy that will help you lead where you are.
Bonus Episode: Listen in as I host the discussion led by our guests, Saba Gebrai-Park West Foundation Program Director, Carlos Correa, and Amya Rivera Youth Leaders as they share their experiences and advocacy efforts to lead a campaign to help
In this episode, LaTasha Watts shares her story of success after 18 years in foster care and aging out.To Connect with LaTasha, follow her onFacebook: LaTasha C. WattsInstagram: @lcwatts1@thepurpleproject1@
Happy Social Work Month to all the Social Workers out there, but especially those that work in Child Welfare since this is the Child Welfare Leaders Podcast. Joining us is special guest Kenia Maldonado, LMSW from NY, NY. She will be discussing
Listen to the conversation with House of Providence Founders Jason and Maggie Dunn about how they are breaking the mold of institutional foster care and leading the way against the status quo in the Child Welfare System. To support the missio
Pandemic happened and I needed to take a break, but we are back! I so look forward the great conversations we will have that I have planned. Stay tuned in. Email [email protected]
Listen to the conversation featuring our special guest Attorney Lynda McGhee. We will talk about why youth run from the foster care system, this systematic barriers to supporting those youth, how professionals can make a difference and thoughts
A real audacious talk about the state of child welfare. Hear some of my thoughts, reflect on what I offer, and then if this made you question what I said, you’re in the right state of mind. We have to start the conversation somewhere of real th