On this episode of the Driving Sustainable Success in Child Welfare Podcast we will discuss the Child Welfare Professional Advancement Pathway which is an opportunity for SCDSS child welfare case managers to receive additional compensation as a

Episode 6: Sibling Connections

May 31st, 2023 16m 49s

In this very special episode, all about the importance of Sibling Connections, we have the pleasure of being joined by a member of our SCDSS Child Welfare Youth Engagement Advocates Council. Encouraging and maintaining sibling connections is in

Episode 5: Well-Being

Apr 28th, 2023 24m 37s

In this episode of the Driving Sustainable Success in Child Welfare Podcast, Emily Medere is joined by guest Tim Nix to discuss the definition of child well-being and how the Well-Being Team can assist frontline case managers in helping ensure

Episode 4: Placement

Mar 8th, 2023 49m 48s

In this episode of the Driving Sustainable Success in Child Welfare Podcast, Emily Medere is joined by guests Dawn Barton and Jocelyn Gibson to discuss the placement of children and youth in foster care. The group discusses how placement decisi

Episode 3: Assessments

Jan 30th, 2023 47m 1s

In this episode of the Driving Sustainable Success in Child Welfare Podcast we will explore what it means to do a quality assessment and how it can influence better work with and outcomes for children, youth, and families. Carissa Gainey, Direc

Episode 2: Teaming

Nov 21st, 2022 32m 43s

In this second episode, we will be going deeper with one of our core practice skills of the GPS Practice Model – teaming. Deputy State Director of Child Welfare, and guest, Lauren Tinman, Director of the Office of Family and Community Services

Guiding Principles and Standards (GPS) Practice Model

Sep 30th, 2022 47m 21s

In our first episode, we will be exploring the foundation of practice within Child Welfare at SC Department of Social Services, the Guiding Principles and Standards (GPS) Practice Model. Deputy State Director of Child Welfare, Emily Medere, and

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