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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Item CASCW Core Series Episode 0: Introduction to the CASCW Core Series(2021-01-13) Cooper, Denise McKizzieIntroducing 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.Item CASCW Core Series Episode 10 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 0: Introduction to Neoliberalism and Child Welfare(2021-03-30) LaLiberte, Traci; Toft, JessicaDr. Traci LaLiberte speaks with Dr. Jessica Toft to introduce a three part series on Neoliberalism. Dr. Toft provides an in-depth introduction to Neoliberalism, Social Work and Child Welfare Work. The series will feature research and interviews describing how it relates to Social Work. Additional Resources: https://www.aliainnovations.org/Item CASCW Core Series Episode 11 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 1: What is Neoliberalism and Why Does it Matter for Social Work?(2021-04-06) Toft, Jessica; Soffer-Elnekave, RutiDr. Toft and PhD candidate, Ruti Soffer-Elnekave dive into what neoliberalism actually is and why it matters in social work practice. They discuss transactional interaction and exchange, social contracts and social provisioning, marketization and the important connection to social service providers and non-profit work. The hosts also discuss the complexities of the social work profession as it relates to client engagement, risk assessment, and prevention.Item CASCW Core Series Episode 12 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 2: Research on Neoliberalism and the Impact on Child Welfare Services(2021-04-14) Toft, Jessica; Soffer-Elnekave, RutiDr. Jessica Toft and PhD candidate Ruti Soffer-Elnekave take a look at what early research tells us about how neoliberalism affects child welfare services. For example, limits on worker protections such as unions, healthcare accessibility, and government regulations on TANF for families.Item CASCW Core Series Episode 13 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 3: Interviews with Mimi Abamovitz and Jennifer Zelnick(2021-04-22) Toft, Jessica; Abramovitz, Mimi; Zelnick, JenniferIn this episode Professor Jessica Toft interviews Mimi Abramovitz and Jennifer Zelnick to discuss their New York City study about managerialism impact on social service providers.Item CASCW Core Series Episode 14 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 4: Survey Findings of licensed Social Workers in Minnesota(2022-03-04) Toft, Jessica; Soffer-Elnekave, RutiDr. Jessica Toft and PhD candidate Ruti Soffer-Elnekave discuss survey findings from a scoping review they conducted in which they summarized the literature that discussed what neoliberalism actually is and how it interfaces with social work, specifically working conditions. The hosts examine the impact on child welfare social workers in Minnesota.Item CASCW Core Series Episode 15: Chemical and Mental Health: Importance of a Person-Centered Philosophy(2021-05-12) Nulicek, Katherine; Carlson, SteveIn this episode Katherine Nulicek, MSW interviews Steve Carlson, PsyD from the Center for Practice Transformation to discuss the importance of putting a person-centered philosophy into practice when working with individuals with substance abuse disorders and mental health and the implications it can have on child welfare professionals and decision making. Additional Resource: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/clinical-tools/how-person-centered-is-my-practice/Item CASCW Core Series Episode 16: Chemical and Mental Health: Harm Reduction and Person-Centered Strategies(2021-05-19) Nulicek, Katherine; Brandt, PaulaIn this episode Katherine Nulicek, MSW interviews Paula Brandt of Minnesota Alternatives. Paula describes the benefits of using harm reduction and person-centered strategies to help child welfare workers and practitioners understand individuals in recovery. Additional Resource: http://mnalternatives.comItem CASCW Core Series Episode 1: Be@School Part 1: Inequitable School Absenteeism(2021-01-20) Barry, Korina; Whittier, Lori; West, Isis; McNeely, CleaThis 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-schoolItem 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-supportItem CASCW Core Series Episode 3: Be@School Part 3: Education Supports for County Involved Youth(2021-02-03) Barry, Korina; Whittier, Lori; Ricker, Mary Cathryn; Penke, LynneIn our final episode of the be@school Webinar series we take a closer look at several initiatives and partnerships that Hennepin County launched in order to strengthen and leverage relationships to reduce disparities in education for youth involved in county services. Resources: https://barrcenter.orgItem CASCW Core Series Episode 4: Disability and Child Welfare Part 1: Parent-Centered Planning for Parents with Disabilities(2021-02-09) Lightfoot, Liz; DeZelar, SharynIn this episode Dr. Liz Lightfoot, Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, interviews Dr. Sharyn DeZelar about the parent-centered planning model and its benefit to parents with disabilities involved in child welfare. Resources: https://acl.gov/about-acl/about-national-institute-disability-independent-living-and-rehabilitation-research, https://cascw.umn.edu/portfolio-items/parent-centered-planning-for-parents-with-disabilities-pn36/Item CASCW Core Series Episode 5: Disability and Child Welfare Part 2: LEND Interview with DJ Strons(2021-02-15) Tessmer, Jenny; Strons, DerJuan (DJ)In this episode Jenny Tessmer, a Minnesota LEND Fellow (Minnesota Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), interviews former LEND Fellow DerJuan Strons (DJ) about the intersectionality of disabilities, social work and child welfare. Listen as they take a deep dive into how disabilities can impact parenting. DJ speaks on how his education in neurological disabilities has guided him in his work as a child protection worker. He also describes how Hennepin County aims to support families by providing resources, family-centered care and support with the goal of reunification. Resources: https://lend.umn.edu/, https://www.pacer.orgItem CASCW Core Series Episode 6: Disability and Child Welfare Part 3: LEND Interview with Gail Meyer(2021-03-09) Tessmer, Jenny; Meyer, GailIn this episode LEND Fellow Jenny Tessmer interviews long time foster parent Gail Meyer. Gail speaks about the joys and challenges of being a foster parent for over 20 years. She also talks about the necessity of supports and programming needed in order to support foster children with diagnosed and undiagnosed disabilities. Resources: https://lend.umn.edu/, https://www.mnadopt.org/fostering-network/general-fc-information/, https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/foster-care/resources/Item CASCW Core Series Episode 7: Disability and Child Welfare Part 4: LEND Interview with Heather Van Brunt and Alyssa Mason(2021-09-30) Ward, Erin; Van Brunt, Heather; Mason, AlyssaIn this episode, Erin Ward, from the University of Minnesota LEND Program (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), interviews Heather Van Brunt, Program Manager at MN Adopt. MN Adopt is an organization in Minnesota that provides support and resources to foster and adoptive families. Erin also interviews Alyssa Mason, a pediatric occupational therapist working in a school district. Alyssa is a second year LEND fellow. Both guests share information and insight for foster and adoptive families in the midst of navigating parenting resources, specifically for children who have experienced trauma. Resources: https://www.mnadopt.org/, https://lend.umn.edu/, https://www.proofalliance.org/, https://adoption.umn.edu/, https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html, https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/seniors-disabilities-supports, https://www.pacer.org/, https://adoptionsupport.org/Item CASCW Core Series Episode 8: Child Welfare Services: UMN Adoption Clinic Interview with Dr. Kimara Guftstafson(2021-03-15) Barry, Korina; Guftstafson, KimaraIn this episode Korina Barry interviews Dr. Kimara Gustafson of the University of Minnesota's Adoption Medicine Clinic. Dr. Gustafson shares more about the services provided to families at the clinic and also shares how this work has shifted due to COVID-19. Resources: https://adoption.umn.edu/, https://www.mnadopt.org/, https://evolveservices.org/adoption/Item CASCW Core Series Episode 9: Child Welfare Practice and Practice Skills: Moral Injury in Child Welfare: Interview with Dr. Wendy Haight(2021-03-22) Barry, Korina; Haight, WendyIn this episode Korina Barry interviews Dr. Wendy Haight, Gamble-Skogmo Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Haight gives an overview of moral injury and healing for mental health, social work and child welfare professionals. Additional Resources: https://cascw.umn.edu/portfolio-items/moral-injury/, https://innovation.umn.edu/gamble-skogmo/, https://mnonestop.org/servicesItem Early Childhood Development and Child Welfare Episode 0: Introducing the Early Childhood Development and Child Welfare Series(2021-10-05) Gehringer, Stacy; Larson, AnneEarly Development and Child Welfare is a new podcast series co-created by CEED and The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW). The series of 10 episodes covers a range of important aspects of child development and child welfare work. Resource: https://ceed.umn.edu/online-courses/introduction-to-infant-mental-health/Item Early Childhood Development and Child Welfare Episode 10: Embedding Knowledge into Practice: CEED's Supporting Early Social and Emotional Development Credential(2021-11-04) Eidson, Faith; Eckel, KimFaith Eidson, LMSW interviews Kim Eckel, the founder of Footbridge for Families, about the process for obtaining SESED Credential and how the program has impacted their approach to Child Welfare. Resources: Online Supporting Early Social and Emotional Development Credential (https://ceed.umn.edu/sesed-credential/); Footbridge for Families (https://afootbridge.org/)Item Early Childhood Development and Child Welfare Episode 11: Well-being for Child Welfare Workers(2023-01-27) Meuwissen, Alyssa; Johnson, Kristin; Hoeper, JessicaIn this podcast, Alyssa Meuwissen, PhD, interviews Kristin Johnson, MSW, LGSW, IMH-E, and Jessica Hoeper, MSW, LISW, IMH-E about the concept of well-being for the child welfare workforce. Topics include why well-being is so important to focus on and why child welfare can be a particularly difficult field. Drawing on research and personal experience, the participants explore the role of emotions and reflection in well-being, and discuss strategies, both individual and systemic, that can promote child welfare worker well-being.