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- Let's Talk About Reunification with MistyJune is Reunification Month and in this special episode we talk with Misty Combee, about her reunification story and role as Parent Mentor for Children's Home Society. After having her 5 children placed into foster care due to domestic violence, Misty started the process of completing her case plan and was reunified with her children within 6 months! Through her experience, Misty developed a passion to help other parents that are going through a similar experience. She is now the first to be in the role of Parent Mentor which is designed to come alongside parents that are working towards reunification to encourage and help navigate the child welfare system.Learn more about Heartland for Children and how you can get involved at https://heartlandforchildren.orgYou can find "Let's Talk About It" on Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Spotify or at https://heartlandforchildren.org/podcast32 min
- Let's Talk About Bill's Story - From Surviving Foster Care to Helping Transform the SystemIn this episode, we interview Heartland for Children's Bill Nunnally, a man who has experienced firsthand the challenges of growing up in foster care and now serves in the child welfare system. Bill shares how his story of trauma, abandonment and abuse led him on a path to helping transform the system he survived. Don't miss listening to this inspiring story.
Learn more about Heartland for Children and how you can get involved.
36 min - Let's Talk About Reading PalsFor 10 years, United Way of Central Florida's Reading Pals program has served over 3,000 children in our community by partnering trusted adult volunteers with kindergarteners who have been struggling with reading. These students that have participated in this program have shown measurable increases in their literacy rates by 3rd grade.
In this episode of "Let's Talk About It", we talk with Carolyn Burnett, Reading Pals Program Manager with United Way of Central Florida to share about the history, impacts and need for more Reading Pals. It's important that we teach children a love for reading at an early age and the goal is create life-long readers.
To learn more about Reading Pals, email [email protected] or visit https://uwcf.org/readingpals/
22 min - Let's Talk About Teen Dating Violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Did you know that 1 in 12 teens in the US reported experiencing physical or sexual dating violence?
In this episode of "Let's Talk About It", we talk with Cassie Long, Outreach Coordinator with Peace River Center about what is teen dating violence, the warning signs and resources for teens and families. It's important that we start the conversation with our teens about what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like.
Confused about what’s normal in a relationship? Don’t know how to leave an unhealthy one? Concerned about a friend’s relationship? Call Peace River Center's 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotlines:
- Polk County: 863-413-2700
- Hardee/Highlands County: 863-386-1167
To learn more visit: https://www.peacerivercenter.org/teen-dating-violence-awareness/
26 min - Let's Talk About The CJB Children's Resource Center
Have you heard of The Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children's Resource Center? This wonderful resource is designed to serve families and is located at Lakeland's beautiful new Bonnet Springs Park.
The Resource Center offers a variety of FREE resources:
- Variety of classes for parents w/ children ages 0-5
- ASD/Autism Support Group
- Infant Massage Classes
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Tax Prep
- Developmental Screenings
- Healthcare Navigators
- Financial Stability Classes
Learn more about all that the Carol Jenkins Barnett Resource Center has to offer at https://uwcf.org/resourcecenter
29 min - Let's Talk About Human Trafficking
Did you know that January is Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Month? In this special episode, Heartland for Children's Kadian Parchment, Resiliency Coordinator and Amanda Wilson, Community Development Administrator for the Department of Children and Families talk about human trafficking, how it is impacting Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties, what are the warning signs and how people can make a difference in preventing this crime.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or check out https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
To learn more about our local Human Trafficking Taskforce in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties email [email protected] or [email protected].
31 min - Let's Talk About Substance Exposed Newborns (SEN)
In this episode, Heartland for Children's Natalya Clemens, Community Engagement Specialist, interviews Allison Montgomery, Child Protective Investigator Supervisor for the Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Unit for the Department of Children and Families regarding resources available to families in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties.
To get connected to resources check out Hope Florida or speak with a Hope Navigator by calling 850-300-HOPE.
19 min - Let's Talk About Domestic Violence
Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of domestic violence? This is a community-wide issue that we want to talk about on this episode of "Let's Talk About It".
In this episode, our team visits Peace River Center's Victim Services to connect with Kirsten Pindar, Director of Victim Services for Peace River Center, about what is domestic violence and the resources that Peace River offers for victims.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, visit peacerivercenter.org to learn more about their services or call one of their hotlines:
- Polk County Hotline: 863-413-2700
- Hardee & Highlands County Hotline: 863-386-1167
Find more episodes Let's Talk About It Podcast: heartlandforchildren.org/podcast
26 min - Let's Talk About Adoption
November is #NationalAdoptionMonth! On this episode of "Let's Talk About It" Natalya Clemens, Community Engagement Specialist, interviews Paige Ross, Adoption Specialist with Heartland for Children, about adoption.
In this episode, Paige & Natalya discuss the importance of adoption, the need for forever families for teens and siblings, the adoption process and answer our most FAQ's.
To learn more about our children that are currently available for adoption, visit heartlandforchildren.org/gallery. If want to connect with someone from our team regarding adoption, call 863-519-8900 x 223.
24 min - Let's Talk About Rudolph Round-Up
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we invite Briana Edwards, Recruitment Specialist at Heartland for Children along with seasoned foster caregiver, Lori Chapman, to talk about Heartland for Children's Rudolph Round-Up Toy Drive. This operation provides magical holiday experiences for over 1,500 children in the foster care system in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties.
There are 4 ways you can become a Rudolph Champion:
- Sponsor a child's wish list
- Host a Toy Drive
- Make a monetary donation
- Purchase a gift from our Target or Amazon Toy Registry
To learn more visit heartlandforchildren.org/rudolph
To learn more about Heartland for Children or becoming a foster caregiver, call 863-519-8900 x 289 or visit heartlandforchildren.org
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About Let's Talk About It
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Welcome to Heartland for Children's Let's Talk About It Podcast that provides resources and education on family matters. To learn more about Heartland for Children, visit heartlandforchildren.org.