Pam recently sat with Joel of the Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation to discuss how the organization came about, and to share Tyler's story and death by suicide.  It was an emotional, yet extremely insightful morning. How can you start the conversation about suicide? How can you help spread the message to others? And what resources does this foundation have to offer? This episode answers all that and more!

Everyone has the power to say, “THIS IS NOT HOW MY STORY WILL END!”
For more information on the TJLMF, visit: The Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation - Home

What's better than a Clinical Supervisor? A Clinical Supervisor who is a certified Play Therapist! Denise dives into how she got into play therapy, what some techniques she uses to get clients engaged, and how play can truly heal. 

Kenzi represents a unique role that is possible within CFS! She splits her time between our Caring Network and our Therapeutic Mentoring programs. Each child & adolescent she works with is so lucky to have her. Kenzi speaks with Pam about what led her into the Mental Health field, what a typical work week looks like for her, and what she is involved with outside of our organization in order to stay connected to her community. 

"How can we give back to our staff?" is the question Tiffany (Employee Relations & Engagement Manager) says that CFS' Human Resources Department asks quite often. During this extremely informative episode, Tiffany and Pam deep dive into what makes this organization so unique in its hiring process as well as the employee experience.  The amazing health and wellness benefits, countless advancement opportunities, thorough screening and full job transparency are just a few of the decision drivers in which they highlight. Listen through to hear some of the job openings we currently have and how you can apply. Find out for yourself what sets CFS apart!

Pam sat down with Renee of the New Bedford Shannon Program. If you have never heard about this organization, this episode is a must-listen! The difference they are making in our community for adolescents and young adults is commendable and we are very proud to partner with them when we do. Thank you, Renee, you are a wealth of knowledge and as Pam stated, the City of New Bedford is lucky to have you!

What is the ASPIRE (Achieve Success Promote Individual Resilience & Excellence) program?

Pam sits down with Caitlin Vest, our ASPIRE Program Director and quickly discovers there is SO much to learn, and to love about this program. Caitlin takes a deep dive into the minds of pre-teen, middle school students and she shares how staff teaches important life skills such as communication, healthy relationships and boundaries, managing stress and anxiety, and preventing substance use. Stay tuned for a Part II covering all the fun field trips as well as family events that provide opportunities for all ASPIRE families to come together and have a great time in good company. 

To learn more or contact the program staff, visit: CFS (cfservices.org)

John Julio, *newly promoted🤗* Program Director of our CSA program sits down with guest host Whitney to shine a light on the Community Service Agency. From staff roles to program referrals, to successes, he covers everything there is to know and understand.

Pam returns with a full update of what's been happening around Child & Family Services in the last couple of months since our last episode. From our newly formed partnership with the Fall River police department, to CBHC updates, she covers all that and more. It's good to be back!

Link to register for our annual bowl-a-thon:
https://secure.givelively.org/event/child-family-services-inc/bowl-a-thon