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 --- 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