Kathleen LaValle, CEO of Dallas CASA, is here with Ona Foster, CEO of Family Compass, for a very special season finale episode! They discuss the partnership and coinciding work between the agencies. You can make a difference in the lives of foster youth! Become a CASA volunteer today.

To hear more from Ona, check out Episode 1 of Season 1 and 2.

Thank you to the La La Land Foundation for making this episode of Thought Leaders Lounge possible! Every dollar enhances access to education, financial support and health resources.

Thought Leaders Lounge is a summer series show with new episodes released every other week throughout the season. As an ongoing conversation with Family Compass, we focus on program updates, community stories, and inspiring guests. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the agency and consultant Jessica Rhodes joins the show to discuss her nonprofit career journey, including work at Make-A-Wish Foundation and several other organizations before becoming an entrepreneur.

Thought Leaders Lounge is a summer series show with new episodes released every other week throughout the season. As an ongoing conversation with Family Compass, we focus on program updates, community stories, and inspiring guests. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judy returns to the show this season to share updates on what the Board of Directors is up to, what makes a good Board Member, and growth goals for Family Compass. Get the inside scoop!

To hear more from Judy, check out Episode 6 of Season 1. She was on the show previously to share her personal background and how she discovered Family Compass.

Thank you to Hockey House for making this episode of Thought Leaders Lounge possible! Visit hockeyhouse.com to learn more about the facility conveniently located in Grapevine, TX. Hockey House is proud to support Family Compass' vision where all children are safe in their homes and communities.

Thought Leaders Lounge is a summer series show with new episodes released biweekly throughout the season. As an ongoing conversation with Family Compass, we focus on program updates, community stories, and inspiring guests. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the agency Macy Pulliam joins the show to share her experience in founding the now wildly successful Social Llama Events - and the hidden meaning behind the name. Tune in to learn why child welfare is close to Macy's heart and what she is doing tie in a "give-back" component in her work!

Thought Leaders Lounge is a summer series show with new episodes released every other week throughout the season. As an ongoing conversation with Family Compass, we focus on program updates, community stories, and inspiring guests. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alicia Foxx and Kyla Lynch join the show to talk about Family Compass' involvement with Dallas CAPCO, Child Abuse Prevention Coalition, a group of over 30 child welfare organizations uniting to mobilize and share resources in the area. The core focus of Dallas CAPCO is to prevent child abuse and to spread awareness of the cause. Family Compass and Dallas CASA have both Co-Chaired the coalition for many years.

To hear more from Alicia, check out Episode 2 of Season 1. She was on the show previously to discuss her role as Program Director of Community Education and Outreach and the focus of our Fathers Initiative throughout Family Compass' work.

Thank you to Hockey House for making this episode of Thought Leaders Lounge possible! Hockey House is the new home of individual or small group hockey practice and entertainment – think of it like batting cages except for hockey! Focus on skill development in stick handling, shooting, and so much more. Support our friends at Hockey House by visiting hockeyhouse.com to learn more about the facility conveniently located in Grapevine, TX. Hockey House is proud to support Family Compass' vision where all children are safe in their homes and communities.

Thought Leaders Lounge is a summer series show with new episodes released biweekly throughout the season. As an ongoing conversation with Family Compass, we focus on program updates, community stories, and inspiring guests. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the agency and consultant Sommer Neff joins the show to share about her career path as social worker, serving abroad, and becoming an entrepreneur. She has felt most fulfilled in her profession by working with organizations like Family Compass, "organizations with equity at their core."

Thought Leaders Lounge is a summer series show with new episodes released every other week throughout the season. As an ongoing conversation with Family Compass, we focus on program updates, community stories, and inspiring guests. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family Compass supporter and award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist Neva Cochran shares her passion for child abuse prevention work. Neva also expands on her involvement with Kappa Delta, founding the Champions for Families giving circle, and everything in-between!

Thank you to Evolved Support for making this episode of Thought Leaders Lounge possible! Support our friends at Evolved Support by visiting evolvedsupport.com to find your custom I.T. solution.

Thought Leaders Lounge is a summer series show with new episodes released biweekly throughout the season. As an ongoing conversation with Family Compass, we focus on program updates, community stories, and inspiring guests. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season two of Thought Leaders Lounge is here! We're kicking things off with returning guest, Ona Foster, CEO of Family Compass. Ona provides insight into what it's like behind the scenes at the agency. To hear more from Ona, check out Episode 1 of Season 1.

Thank you to Evolved Support for making this episode of Thought Leaders Lounge possible! Support our friends at Evolved Support by visiting evolvedsupport.com to find your custom I.T. solution.

Thought Leaders Lounge is a summer series show with new episodes released biweekly throughout the season. As an ongoing conversation with Family Compass, we focus on program updates, community stories, and inspiring guests. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Candace Winslow is a community philanthropist, former Family Compass Board Chair, and Executive Director of The Storehouse of Collin County. With this wealth of knowledge, Candace expands on why Dallas is different.

Thank you to MW3 for sponsoring this episode of Thought Leaders Lounge!

Thought Leaders Lounge features Family Compass program updates, community stories, and enlightening guests. Follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volunteer extraordinaire Claire Brady sits down to discuss her journey with giving back. She grew up in a community-oriented family, leading her to continue a lifelong commitment to philanthropy including service in the national AmeriCorps VISTA program. Claire advises on how you can be part of the solution. Sign up to be notified when opportunities arise at Family Compass!

Thank you to Dallas Capital Bank for sponsoring this episode of Thought Leaders Lounge. Member FDIC.

Thought Leaders Lounge features Family Compass program updates, community stories, and enlightening guests. Follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Contact the show at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities available.

The mission of Family Compass is to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs are evidence-based, voluntary and free of charge. Family Compass believes that every child has the fundamental right to a healthy family and environment, the opportunity to succeed in school and the capacity to experience life without abuse or violence. Learn more at family-compass.org.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.