//podcastplus.net/feed/fl-child-welfare~f86813f4 A Podcast by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare at Florida State University Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:59:32 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1971978971-fsuchildwelfare-s7e7-prevention.mp3 Join us for a conversation about the complicated relationship between poverty and neglect, and how new research aims to disentangle them to improve the well-being of families. Experts Clare Anderson and Luke Waldo discuss the importance of shifting support for parents to a prevention approach and offer data-informed suggestions for best practices. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1971978971-fsuchildwelfare-s7e7-prevention.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1961477979-fsuchildwelfare-s7e6-interventions-with-incarcerated-parents.mp3 Researcher Elizabeth Curley discusses novel interventions for supporting parents and caregivers during incarceration, such as the recently developed INTER program, in this episode. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1961477979-fsuchildwelfare-s7e6-interventions-with-incarcerated-parents.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1949622179-fsuchildwelfare-s7e5-foster-parents.mp3 This episode explores ways to better support foster parents. Adoptive parent and former foster parent Dr. Vivian Mills shares preliminary findings from the Institute’s first foster parent survey and implications for supporting foster parent partners. Dr. Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett discusses findings from her research regarding foster parent retention. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1949622179-fsuchildwelfare-s7e5-foster-parents.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1939056752-fsuchildwelfare-s7e4-supporting-mothers-with-substance-use-disorder.mp3 A new partnership between Florida universities is helping child welfare professionals enhance services for mothers with substance use disorders. In this episode, experts Ellen Piekalkiewicz and Dr. Heather Howard share insights from their work with mothers with substance use disorders, including data-driven best practice recommendations for supporting these mothers. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:00:12 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1939056752-fsuchildwelfare-s7e4-supporting-mothers-with-substance-use-disorder.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1930678826-fsuchildwelfare-s7e3-parents-for-parents-p4p.mp3 Parents for Parents (P4P) is an innovative parent support program in the Southwest region. In this episode, GROW Center Advisory Committee member Nathan Scott explains more about the program, and Dr. Kathy Moore shares the approach to evaluation and how it can inform the next steps for the program. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:00:19 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1930678826-fsuchildwelfare-s7e3-parents-for-parents-p4p.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1915483226-fsuchildwelfare-s7e2-florida-fatherhood-initiatives-with-secretary-shevaun-l-harris.mp3 During the 2022 Florida Legislative Session, the Florida Department of Children and Families was tasked with contracting for the development and implementation of the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. Specifically, Florida Statute 409.1464 reads, in part, “The initiative must provide an opportunity for every father in the state to be able to obtain information and inspiration that will motivate and enable him to enhance his abilities as a father, recognizing that some fathers have greater challenges than others and would benefit from greater support.” In this episode, Secretary Shevaun Harris discusses the Department’s recent and planned efforts to support fathers. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:00:05 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1915483226-fsuchildwelfare-s7e2-florida-fatherhood-initiatives-with-secretary-shevaun-l-harris.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1913781479-fsuchildwelfare-s7e1_power_of_parents.mp3 In this episode, Drs. Melissa Radey and Lenore McWey discuss their research project Power of Parents in Child Protection, including the impetus for the study, the challenges encountered, and the joys of collaborating with parents on policy-driven research. Devin Coleman, fatherhood support advocate, also shares his perspective as a member of the study’s advisory committee. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:24 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1913781479-fsuchildwelfare-s7e1_power_of_parents.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1311518458-user-667304189-s5-e2-clearing-red-tape-stabilify-software-improvements-in-child-welfare.mp3 In child welfare, collaboration among all involved parties is required, and time is of the essence. Delays in communication can be disastrous for families and workers in the child welfare system. In this episode of Season 5, hear about Stabilify - a software company working to improve efficiency in child welfare. We spoke with the President of Stabilify, Jackie Gonzalez, about their streamlining efforts. We also interviewed Esther Jacobo of Children’s Home Society, a recent partner with Stabilify, about the impact this technology has on the workforce. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:26:05 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1311518458-user-667304189-s5-e2-clearing-red-tape-stabilify-software-improvements-in-child-welfare.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1303374010-user-667304189-s5-e1-theres-an-app-for-that-caseaim-technology.mp3 Working in child welfare can be challenging, especially when up to 80% of case managers’ time is spent on paperwork and other office tasks. This takes away valuable time from the children and families in need. Listen to hear about a new time saving innovation - the CaseAIM app. In this episode of Season 5, hear from Morgan Ryan and Brianna Kobayashi of Children’s Home Society about the positive impact of this new technology. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:38:08 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1303374010-user-667304189-s5-e1-theres-an-app-for-that-caseaim-technology.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1236852358-user-667304189-s4e6-stay-healthy-wise.mp3 Listen to this episode of the Get Plugged In series to gain wisdom and insight on accessing healthcare services so that former foster youth are better equipped to maintain their physical and emotional well-being. Diamond Whitley, OVI’s Youth Engagement Specialist, and Jenn Edgson, Healthcare Consultant with Community Based Care Integrated Health, share some tips.https://ficw.fsu.edu/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:44:11 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1236852358-user-667304189-s4e6-stay-healthy-wise.mp3