CASCW Podcast

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CASCW is committed to connecting child welfare professionals to relevant and accessible training resources. CASCW brings you the latest in research, policy, and practice via the CASCW Podcast. The podcast covers a wide range of topics and will feature interviews with researchers, policy makers, frontline child welfare workers, community members, youth, and many others.

The podcast is available at https://cascw.umn.edu/podcasts/.

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What is CASCW? Interview with Co-founder: Jean Quam
(2020-04-08) Barry, Korina; Quam, Jean
In this episode Korina Barry, Director of Outreach at the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW), sits down with Jean Quam. Jean Quam is the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Dean Quam is also one of the co-founders of CASCW, which was founded in 1992 at the University of Minnesota's School of Social Work. In this interview, Dean Quam shares more about how the Center was brought to life, how the work of the center has evolved over the years, and her hopes for the future.
It Takes a Village Episode 1: Interview with Traci LaLiberte
(2020-04-24) Barry, Korina; LaLiberte, Traci
In this episode Korina chats with Traci LaLiberte, Executive Director of CASCW. Traci shares how the pandemic has impacted the work of CASCW over the first month of social distancing and Stay at Home Executive orders in Minnesota. Traci provides insight into some of the ways the child welfare workforce has been impacted so far and how CASCW can support the workforce in the coming months.
It Takes a Village Episode 0: Introducing "It Takes a Village: Child Welfare in a Pandemic"
(2020-04-24) Barry, Korina
In the midst of this pandemic, CASCW (Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare) has begun a new series that highlights how COVID-19 is shifting the everyday lives and work of frontline child welfare professionals and the children and families they serve across the state of Minnesota. To protect one another, we must practice social distancing. But what does that mean for those of us in child welfare? Korina Barry speaks with professionals at all levels of the child welfare workforce to answer that question. Aside from insight and advice offered in each episode, what we find is that to continue the work of protecting children and families it takes all of us. It takes a village.
It Takes a Village Episode 3: Interview with Liz Snyder & Tracy Crudo
(2020-05-01) Barry, Korina; Snyder, Liz; Crudo, Tracy
In this episode, Korina chats with Liz Snyder and Tracy Crudo, Co-directors of the MN Child Welfare Training Academy. Liz and Tracy update us on how COVID-19 has impacted training for child welfare workers across the state and how their team is quickly adapting training delivery methods to meet social distancing requirements. We also hear more about how the implementation of the new Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy has been impacted and what the coming months will look like for the roll out of new training around the state.
It Takes a Village Episode 2: Interview with Jamie Sorenson
(2020-05-01) Barry, Korina; Sorenson, Jamie
In this episode, Korina chats with Jamie Sorenson, Director, Child Safety and Permanency Division, MN Department of Human Services. Jamie highlights the latest updates related to policy change and practice guidance for the Minnesota child welfare workforce as a result of COVID-19. We also hear about the ways that key state divisions, county agencies, and community providers are working together to best support children and families across the state. UPDATE: Since speaking with Jamie on April 20th, the Children’s Bureau has released a statement encouraging governors to classify child welfare workers as Level 1 first responders. You can find the link to this letter below.
It Takes a Village Episode 4: Interview with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
(2020-05-08) Barry, Korina; Flanagan, Peggy
In today’s episode, Korina chats with Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. During our conversation Lt. Governor Flanagan discusses how she has been navigating change and loss due to COVID-19, including how she is taking care of herself and her family. She also highlights some of the ways that she and Gov. Walz continue to advocate for vulnerable children and families during this time, including important policy changes that are underway.
It Takes a Village Episode 5: Interview with Ashley Rooney
(2020-05-13) Barry, Korina; Rooney, Ashley
In this episode, Korina chats with Ashley Rooney. Ashley is a Child Protection Worker and Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellow. In this episode, Ashley discusses how COVID-19 has impacted her work as child protection investigator. Ashley also shares how she has navigated unexpected changes to her life as a graduate social work student during this time.
It Takes a Village Episode 6: It Takes a Village with Kim Clemenson
(2020-05-15) Barry, Korina; Clemenson, Kim
In this episode Korina chats with Kim Clemenson, Division Director, Ramsey County Children and Family Services. Kim discusses how her staff have adapted quickly and how child welfare practice in her county has shifted due to COVID-19 so far. Kim shares how her staff are staying connected and supporting one another as well as the ways they are connecting with other counties and community providers to best support children and families during this time.
It Takes a Village Episode 7: Interview with Becky Tripp
(2020-05-20) Barry, Korina; Tripp, Becky
In this episode Korina chats with Becky Tripp, Child Protection Supervisor at Wilkin County. During our conversation, Becky shares more about how COVID-19 has shifted child welfare practice in Wilkin County. Becky also highlights some of the ways that rural communities are being impacted as well as what resources are available and what resources are still needed.
It Takes a Village Episode 8: Interview with Mary Doyle and Carly Cantu
(2020-05-21) Barry, Korina; Doyle, Mary; Cantu, Carly
In this episode Korina chats with Mary Doyle and Carly Cantu of the Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) team at Hennepin County in Minnesota. During our conversation, Mary and Carly shared more about the FGDM approach and how the pandemic has shifted this process over the past couple of months, all while still allowing for meaningful connections with youth and families.
It Takes a Village Episode 9: Interview with Linda Eagle Speaker
(2020-05-27) Barry, Korina; Speaker, Linda Eagle
In this episode Korina chats with Linda Eagle Speaker, Cultural Elder in Residence at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center. Linda starts us off with a beautiful and grounding meditation. Linda also shares her story and experience in boarding school and how that experience led to her work supporting families in child welfare. Linda leaves us with tips for healing trauma and taking care of ourselves during the pandemic.
It Takes a Village Episode 10: Interview with Anne Gearity
(2020-06-03) Barry, Korina; Gearity, Anne
In this episode Korina chats with Dr. Anne Gearity, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. During our conversation, Dr. Gearity reminds us all of the resilience of children and youth. Dr. Gearity shares more about how adults can support children and protect their own well-being while doing so. Dr. Gearity provides tips and tools focused around three key topics: trauma, regulation, and resilience.
It Takes a Village Episode 11: Interview with Mary Harrison
(2020-06-09) Barry, Korina; Harrison, Mary
In this episode Korina chats with Dr. Mary Harrison, Research Associate at the Center for Early Education and Development, University of Minnesota. During our conversation, Mary shares more about her research on reflective practice, which includes reflective consultation and supervision. Mary discusses how we can incorporate reflective practice in our everyday lives during a pandemic. Mary also discusses new training resources that have been tailored for frontline child welfare professionals.
It Takes a Village Episode 12: Interview with MyVoice Youth Leaders
(2020-06-17) Barry, Korina; MyVoice of Ampersand Families
In this episode Korina chats with Armanda and John of MyVoice. MyVoice, of Ampersand Families, is a youth leadership program for and by young people impacted by the foster care and adoption system. Armanda and John share more about themselves and their experiences in the foster care system and beyond. Armanda and John also discuss ways they are taking care of themselves and offer suggestions for other young people in taking care during these times.
It Takes a Village Episode 13: Interview with Cheri Goodwin
(2020-06-24) Barry, Korina; Goodwin, Cheri
In this episode Korina chats with Cheri Goodwin, Director of Red Lake Children and Family Services. Cheri shares with us some history of Red Lake Nation as well as how Red Lake has responded and navigated the pandemic so far as a sovereign Nation. Cheri also discusses the ways her child welfare team continues to support children and families with culturally-specific services during the pandemic.
It Takes a Village Episode 14: Interview with Dr. Amy Krentzman
(2020-07-01) Barry, Korina; Krentzman, Amy
In this episode Korina chats with Dr. Amy Krentzman, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. During our conversation, Dr. Krentzman shares what we know about addiction recovery support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kretnzman also highlights brand new resources that she has created on supporting addiction recovery. These resources can be found at the links below.
It Takes a Village Episode 15: Interview with Tracy Shoberg
(2020-07-14) Barry, Korina; Shoberg, Tracy
In this episode Korina chats with Tracy Shoberg, Deputy Director of the SAFeR Project, Battered Women’s Justice Project. During our conversation, Tracy shares what we know about intimate partner violence and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tracy shares more about the work of the Battered Women’s Justice Project and provides additional resources for supporting survivors during these times.
CASCW Core Series Episode 0: Introduction to the CASCW Core Series
(2021-01-13) Cooper, Denise McKizzie
Introducing a series of Child Welfare related podcasts featuring a variety of topics, people and perspectives. The series will share the latest research and practice skills related to chemical and mental health, disabilities, theoretical underpinnings in child welfare and more.
CASCW Core Series Episode 1: Be@School Part 1: Inequitable School Absenteeism
(2021-01-20) Barry, Korina; Whittier, Lori; West, Isis; McNeely, Clea
This episode from our Be@School Webinar series explores Pre COVID absentee policies and how they disproportionately penalize students of color and strategies for reform. Resources: Hennepin County Be@School Program (https://www.hennepinattorney.org/prevention/students-youth/be-at-school), Policy Brief on racial disparities in truancy program (https://publichealth.utk.edu/2019/02/12/policy-brief-on-racial-disparities-in-truancy-program/). Additional: www.northpointhealth.org/be-at-school, centromn.org/be-at-school
CASCW Core Series Episode 2: Be@School Part 2: Students with Disabilities
(2021-01-26) Barry, Korina; Whittier, Lori; Tubbs Booth, Laura; Meske, Elizabeth M.
In this episode from the be@school webinar series, we take a closer look at special education for students with disabilities during Covid-19. The episode will include a brief overview of the legal framework schools operate within and real-world examples of how schools and service providers are "getting it right" in spite of the challenges schools are facing. Resources: https://ratwiklaw.com, https://sswce.umn.edu/directory/first-instructor/, https://www.richfieldschools.org/depts-progs/student-support