Child Welfare Leaders

Child Welfare Leaders

By Cherish FieldsEducationSelf-Improvement
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Child Welfare Leaders episodes

  • More Than A Foster Kid
    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 unique view will give how to overcome this label and challenge others to see More Than the Foster Kid in those that are Alum from the foster care system that share there stories.
    1 hr 12 min
  • Foster Care & Mental Health Awareness Month

    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. Please purchase on Amazon or her website www.suitcasedreams.org

    Brittney is a mental health advocate and voice raising awareness on foster care issues. She is leading the way to ensure youth in foster care never stop dreaming and know that they too can make their dreams a reality. 

    Follow her on IG: suitcasedreamfostercare

    What are you doing to raise awareness? Let's keep doing our part. 


    45 min
  • Five Unique Ways that Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) Reveals Itself in Child Welfare Professionals
    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 those we work with and for. Enjoy the conversation! 
    To stay connected to Leah Chapman, LMSW:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntervene/
    Website: https://ntervene.com/
    IG: @Ntervene
    1 hr 2 min
  • Building A Better Bridge to Service Children & Families w/ Lance Hillsinger
    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 Place of the Parent: Inside Child Protective Services both on Amazon. Make sure to grab your copies. You can find Lance on LinkedIn or GoodReads.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Meeting the Needs

    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 will leave giving her advice on how to lead where you are challenging the status quo. I’m excited for you to take a listen as she gave a good insight into how to do this work together.


    To support the work of The Home please visit: https://www.thehome.org/

    Want to connect more with my guest Lesli Suggs, reach out to her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesli-suggs-licsw-9bb69548/


    1 hr 9 min
  • The Second Season is here...Tap In

    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 challenge the status quo and lead right where you are. 


    Are we connected? If not follow me on IG: cherishfields_msw or email me at [email protected] with feedback or questions to be featured on a future episode. 

    Am exclusive Child Welfare Leaders Facebook group is coming soon...

    Until this enjoy! 

    3 min
  • Finding Balance
    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 hear how you can find balance. Also learn how balance can make you a better professional and help you be the best you! Share with others. I look forward to sharing new content for our next season. See you in the new year!
    34 min
  • Leading with Innovation in Child Welfare
    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. They say, "there is a way to do it better--find it." Join me as we hear from Matt Simon about how the programs at Thompson are leading against the status quo. He will also share his insight on how you can lead from right where you are. 
    Thompson is a leading provider of clinical and prevention services for children and families across the Carolinas. The Charlotte, NC-based, nationally accredited nonprofit agency empowers children and families through therapy, education and prevention-based care. Thompson has five locations specializing in clinical and behavioral treatment, developmental education and proactive care.
    In there expansion there could be employment opportunities. Learn more about Thompson Child & Family Focus by visiting their website: https://www.thompsoncff.org/employment/
    Find Thompson on the following social media handles:
    IG: @thompsoncff
    LinkedIn: Thompson Child & Family Focus
    Facebook: Thompson Child & Family Focus
    49 min
  • Professional Dangerousness with Jessica Hoeper

    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 about, however it is a topic we don't hear enough of. Jessica educates us more on this topic. Join me as we discuss Professional Dangerousness in Child Welfare.

    If you are interested in connecting with Jessica. You can find her on the following:

    IG: @reflective_coaching

    Check out her website:https://www.rayofhopereflectivecoaching.com/

    or email her at [email protected]

    31 min
  • A Call to Change Child Welfare with Lisa Merkel-Holguin
    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 Child Welfare: Connecting Communities that Lift Up Child and
    Family Well-Being and Social and Community Justice
    Dates: October 4-7th, 2021 (17 hours per day for four consecutive days) in North America; October 5-8th,
    2021 (Australia, New Zealand), October 4-7th, 2021 (Europe and Asia)
    Location: Online
    Registration Link: KempeConference.org
    Tickets only $100
    Share: #KempeAction2021
    Event Highlight
    225+ sessions that showcase new, radical, alternative, transformational ideas
    • 17 hours per day for 4 consecutive days—maximizing our reach and international exchange
    • Diverse and engaging learning formats—multi-media, conversation circles, workshops, discussion groups,
    opening, and closing sessions
    • 1st child welfare conference of its kind, organized to create community, connections, and relationships and
    to encourage curiosity and challenging of traditional structures and ideas
    52 min

About Child Welfare Leaders

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Welcome to Child Welfare Leaders Podcast, a unapologetic conversation designed to openly discuss issues in child welfare that challenge the status quo. Conversations will empower you in whatever capacity your role is, reignite your passion, give you strategies to lead change right where you are. I will share my insight, expertise, and bring along empowering guests to share how you can be the change and lead change because REAL CHANGE starts with you. Subscribe!