S7E4 - Supporting Mothers with Substance Use Disorder
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. He...
22 Okt 202431min
S7E3 - Parents for Parents (P4P)
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. ...
8 Okt 202436min
S7E2 - Florida Fatherhood Initiatives with Secretary Shevaun L. Harris
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...
24 Sep 202410min
S7E1 - Power of Parents
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 ...
10 Sep 202423min
S6E6 - Supporting the Voice of Youth
Youth participatory action research is one way in which child welfare scholars can engage youth with lived experience throughout the research process. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Magruder talks to a tea...
27 Mars 202340min
S6E5 - HOPE Court
HOPE Court (HOPE stands for Helping Older Teens Powerfully Engage) brings restorative justice-based court hearings and circles to youth in foster care throughout the year leading up to their 18th birt...
13 Mars 202336min
S6E4 - Florida’s Approach to Independent Life Skills Development (SB 80)
For a teen in care, turning 18 can be daunting, especially when they don’t feel adequately prepared for adulthood on their own. Caregivers and child welfare professionals are meant to support youth in...
27 Feb 202347min
S6E3 - Follow The Love
For youth in the foster care system, especially transition-age youth, establishing relational permanency can support youth beyond their time in care. The Selfless Love Foundation is currently piloting...
13 Feb 202337min
