Podcasts about acyf

In this enlightening episode of the "Resilient Voices & Beyond" podcast, host Michael D. Davis-Thomas engages with Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston, the visionary leader of the Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF). Commissioner Gaston shares her compelling journey from her brief experience in foster care to spearheading significant reforms in the U.S. child welfare system. Throughout the discussion, she underscores the pivotal policies she's championed, such as the final kinship role, independent legal representation, and designated placement rules for LGBTQIA+ youth. Rebecca's strategic focus on community engagement, addressing workforce challenges, and prioritizing preventive over reactive measures illuminates her approach to systemic change. The episode delves into her advocacy for multi-system collaboration, the critical role of foster parents, and the necessity of listening to and respecting the voices of those impacted by the system. Join us for a deep dive into how Rebecca Jones Gaston is reshaping child welfare for a more inclusive and supportive future.Guest Bio: Rebecca Jones Gaston, Commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, has dedicated over 25 years to human services, focusing on child welfare reforms that encompass kinship care, legal protections for families, and rights for LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices that have positioned her as a key figure in national child welfare policy.Key Takeaways:Insights into the transformative policies impacting child welfare nationally.The importance of community involvement and the integration of lived experiences in policy-making.Challenges and strategies in navigating federal and state policies to advocate for systemic change.The role of foster parents and community organizations in creating supportive environments for children and families.

Carlos Clemares, president de l'Associació d'Ajuda Comunitària i Familiar (ACYF), ens parla d'aquesta societat que s'ha sumat al teixit associatiu de l'Ampolla, i té per objectiu donar resposta a l'increment del cost dels subministraments de les llars i a les necessitats i dificultats de les persones per fer front als pagaments d'aquests serveis.

Michaela, Tom, Rylee, Rachael & Mary-Anne join James for Arch D's 400th show!! They each select their favourite Arch D clip of ALL TIME, share Arch D memories, and we feature the brand new song from Melbourne duo "The Saga" as seen at ACYF & WYD.

‘Into the Deep’ weekly reflections in Lent We live in a world that often prioritises the ephemeral and the superficial over more meaningful and enduring values. Countless distractions keep us from candid self-examination or quiet contemplation. In Lent, we are invited to turn away from all that distracts us and to reorient ourselves towards God; to examine and reintegrate our lives by focusing on divine rather than human priorities; to plunge into the deep, restorative waters of God’s love and mercy. And we are offered beautiful, ancient tools to help us enter into this gracious season of reflection and preparation—tools of prayerfulness, simplicity and generosity. These weekly reflections are provided as an opportunity to clear some time and space from distractions this Lent and go deeper: deeper into the paschal mystery, deeper into relationship with God, deeper into truth and life. Episode 2: The Transfiguration In this second episode, Fr Nathan Rawlins of St Peter's Epping reflects on the Transfiguration. He explores those transcendent 'mountaintop' experiences, using retreats, pilgrimages and ACYF as an example of experiences of the faith at its most tangible. Despite the euphoria of these Transfiguration moments, we're not called to stay on the mountain top, says Fr Nathan. We have to go down. We're not called to be Catholics for our own sake but for the sake of the world, where we are called to be. Our mission is to come down the mountain, to live in the world and bring Jesus with us to those who need Him. Mountaintop experiences help us prepare to go down the mountain and into the mission field as disciples, Fr Nathan explains. They exist to stoke the fires of faith, charity and zeal in our hearts. Even when you're at the base of the mountain, nourish your faith that it might be as firm as St Peter's. Remember you don't walk down the mountain alone.

This week we speak to Deacon Chris Creo and his two daughters Sanyata and Sanghaya. The Creo family discusses their life-changing experiences at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in 2017 and look ahead to ACYF 2019 in Perth.

Steph Unger talks about her role as Project Officer for Student Formation for Catholic Education, Brisbane and the work that she has been involved with since last we spoke to her at ACYF 2015. She also talks about some of the fruits that have come out of her ministry and her music. The post Music, Ministry and Its Fruits appeared first on Cradio.

Alyssa Agius shares her experience as a musician playing in a Praise and Worship setting with Genevieve Bryant at ACYF 2017. The post Alyssa Agius: Music and My Faith appeared first on Cradio.

The first show from ACYF in Sydney, featuring interviews with Gus & Iggy and the inspirational Orange Sky Laundry, an amazing live performance from Genevieve Bryant's Band, and a SPECIAL PREVIEW of the upcoming show interview with Matt Maher.

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James chats to the new Catholic Education SA Director, Neil McGoran, and his inspirational vision for schools of the future. Also, the ACYF 2017 program has just been released, hear all about it! :)

Denisia celebrates her birthday with Mary-Anne and James on-air, complete with cake and fairy bread! They chat about the upcoming Adelaide Fr Rob Galea concert, an update (and competitions) around the ACYF, and great birthday memories.