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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...

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...

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 Email: [email protected]

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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:...

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...

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! --- This episode is...

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...

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:...

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...

How the waiting period and failure of the systems of care to communicate cause more trauma to children and their families. What can we do? Can anything be done. Have you ever thought about this? Listen to this episode as it will help you reflect on how we can be apart of change against the “waiting period” If you would like to sponsor an ad to market to our child welfare community reach out to me. If you have a expertise in the field of child...

My guest is a child welfare social worker from Cali who is an author providing a great resource to those working directly with clients in the field. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cherishfields-msw/message

Knowing policy enhances how we can excel in our positions in child welfare. Learn 10 reasons why you should know policy that will help you lead where you are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cherishfields-msw/message

Bonus Episode: Listen in as I host the discussion led by our guests, Saba Gebrai-Park West Foundation Program Director, Carlos Correa, and Amya Rivera Youth Leaders as they share their experiences and advocacy efforts to lead a campaign to help aging out youth in Michigan struggling in the pandemic.  Follow on Facebook: @PWF Young Leaders In spite of the federal laws, provisions and funds that are supposed to protect Michigan's foster youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, majority of youth...

In this episode, LaTasha Watts shares her story of success after 18 years in foster care and aging out. To Connect with LaTasha, follow her on Facebook: LaTasha C. Watts Instagram: @lcwatts1                 @thepurpleproject1                 @theshopjunkie website: www.latashacwatts.com (where you can purchase her book, "I'm not Broken, just a little twisted")  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a...

Don't worry I'll be back in the Month of May with two new episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cherishfields-msw/message

Happy Social Work Month to all the Social Workers out there, but especially those that work in Child Welfare since this is the Child Welfare Leaders Podcast. Joining us is special guest Kenia Maldonado, LMSW from NY, NY. She will be discussing with us issues in social work and how the profession does not always get the respect it deserves. Here to help us put some respect on our name as social workers, she speaks to how we can change that through ownership of being a social worker. ABC's of...

Listen to the conversation with House of Providence Founders Jason and Maggie Dunn about how they are breaking the mold of institutional foster care and leading the way against the status quo in the Child Welfare System.  To support the mission of the House of Providence, please visit their website at www.thehofp.org to learn more.  If you have further comments, feedback, or topic issues you want to be discussed here on the Child Welfare Leaders, email [email protected] --- This...

Pandemic happened and I needed to take a break, but we are back! I so look forward the great conversations we will have that I have planned. Stay tuned in. Email [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cherish-fields/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherish-fields/support

Listen to the conversation featuring our special guest Attorney Lynda McGhee. We will talk about why youth run from the foster care system, this systematic barriers to supporting those youth, how professionals can make a difference and thoughts on how the system needs change. To reach our guest from today's show please email [email protected]. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message:...

A real audacious talk about the state of child welfare. Hear some of my thoughts, reflect on what I offer, and then if this made you question what I said, you’re in the right state of mind. We have to start the conversation somewhere of real thoughts about what is happening. Tune in and be stirred in the convo....enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is dedicated to you as a listener, getting to me as your host! I look forward to this journey together...