Podcasts about children's services

Kentucky reaches an agreement with Sunrise Children's Services and the Kentucky Department for Public Health is recommending masks for students.

Curtis & Dustin interview Annie Magner with Lifeline Children's Services, whose mission is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the Gospel to vulnerable children. More info about them can be found at https://lifelinechild.org/.

Curtis & Dustin interview Annie Magner with Lifeline Children's Services, whose mission is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the Gospel to vulnerable children. More info about them can be found at https://lifelinechild.org/.

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by the Kentucky Baptist Convention Executive Director Todd Gray. The discussion centers around the Beshear Administration's refusal to renew a contract with Sunrise Children's Services because of their religious convictions. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org. E-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-list/ Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitter: @CPC4Kentucky LinkedIn: Commonwealth Policy Center --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/commonwealth-matters/support

The regular ACCS Trends in Community Children's Services Survey sheds a light on trends in the quality of early education, accessibility and affordability, educator and teacher conditions and entitlements, and the overall impact of policy initiatives such as the NQF and the child care subsidy. It's a wealth of data and analysis on how the Australian system of early education works - or doesn't work - for children, educators, families and the community. To discuss the latest Survey Report released in November, we're joined by Daniela Kavoukas and Nikki Graham from Community Child Care Association in Victoria. Find the full shownotes at earlyeducationshow.com.

On this episode of The Potluck Podcast: Southern Baptist Conversations, your hosts interview Herbie Newell with LifeLine Children's Services about adoption and foster care. https://lifelinechild.org/ Connect with us! Facebook.com/PotluckPodcastSBC Twitter: @PotluckPodcast_ Instagram: @PotluckPodcastSBC PotluckPodcastSBC@gmail.com music from bensound.com

A special Evening Standard investigation has found thousands of vulnerable young people weren't visited by children's services during lockdown. In the three months to June 30, face-to-face visits by children's services plummeted 75 percent in some boroughs compared with the same period last year. Our investigations editor David Cohen tells us how serious the risk is to these services when they can't physically meet with at-risk children.And, an exclusive Ipsos MORI survey for the Evening Standard has found that if US President Donald Trump and his democratic rival Joe Biden were going head-to-head in the UK, Mr Biden would win by a landslide. But of those surveyed, far fewer think he'll actually reach the White House. Our deputy political editor Nic Cecil tells us how this compares with the last election race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1:30 Changes in the healthcare industry6:00 The silver lining of COVID 9:00 Emerging work-from-home opportunities11:00 Mary Beth’s background in leadership 13:00 How Mary Beth adopted her daughters14:00 Challenges as a leader19:30 Embracing the personal coach dynamic 23:00 “Be in the moment at work, be in the moment at home” 24:30 Mary Beth’s April Fools story 29:30 Take more risks, make less excuses LINKSMary Beth Martin on LinkedInSupport Doernbecher Children's Hospital CREDITSProduced by Kai Hellberg Music by Isaac Chambers - 'Change' 

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We need your support. Show some live by becoming a Premium Member. Please note: This episode was recorded in early-May of this year. My name is Melanie Rayment and I'm a social designer based in Sydney, Australia, and currently a Director at The Australian Centre for Social Innovation. Moments of Change is a podcast dedicated to exploring the moments that we learn from as we seek to design and cultivate positive social change. In this episode, I speak with Shanti Mathew, Deputy Director of Public Policy Lab, a nonprofit innovation lab based in New York. Shanti's mission is to use collective power to build better lives through government. She shares with me her passion and experience in partnering effectively to bring communities into policy design, transform service systems and pilot new social programs. She has led work with the New York City Administration for Children's Services, the Department of Education, the Department of Homeless Services, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs, among many other public interest organisations. Twitter @shantimmathew www.publicpolicylab.org This is HCD Podcast Network EthnoPod with Jay Hasbrouck Bringing Design Closer with Gerry Scullion ProdPod with Adrienne Tan Getting Started in Design with Gerry Scullion Power of Ten with Andy Polaine NEW: The Big Remote with Gerry Scullion and Andy Polaine NEW: Moments of Change with Melanie Rayment Talking Shop with Andy Polaine and Gerry Scullion Decoding Culture with Dr. John Curran NEW: World Wide Waste with Gerry McGovern NEW: Global Jams Podcast with Adam Lawrence and Markus Hormess Connect with This is HCD Follow This is HCD us on Twitter Follow This is HCD on Instagram Sign up for our newsletter (we have lots of design giveaways!) Join the practitioner community on This is HCD Slack Channel Read articles on our This is HCD Network on Medium Support the show.

Tonight's guests include: Sir David King - Former Chief Medical Officer & Chair of the Independent SAGE | Sam Parrett - London South East Colleges | Ben Brennan - Assistant Principal & Head of Sixth Form, The Hart School | Nichola Hay - CEO Estio Training | Leigh Powell - UNISON Official in Education and Children's Services who leads on Further Education | Juliana Mohamad Noor – Vice President Further Education, NUSEpisode 24: Covid Secure: Is it safe for pupils to go back to school? Friday 29th MayIndependent SAGE report on Should Schools Reopen?Government failing to follow advice of own SAGE group in opening schools June 1, says Independent SAGE: Government must explore non-school alternatives for children over summer holidays led by community workers and volunteers including the use of… https://t.co/dpEQLMP5Si pic.twitter.com/cpOUCE8y1s— FE News - The #FutureofEducation News Channel (@FENews) May 28, 2020The scientific papers on school safety from the committee of independent scientists chaired by Sir David King was published on 22 May with the full report relating to the reopening of schools released yesterday (28 May). Read the sector response here.In a statement for the #SkillsWorldLIVE programme tonight, on the wider opening of education settings, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said:“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic our decisions have been based on the best scientific and medical advice, with the welfare of children and staff at the heart of all considerations.“The Prime Minister has announced that the Government’s five tests have been met, and based on all the evidence we will now move forward with our plan for a phased and cautious return of a limited number of pupils to primary schools and early years settings from Monday, and students in years 10 and 12 two weeks later.“This marks the first step in getting all children and young people back into classrooms so they can be with their friends and teachers again, and I’m enormously grateful for all the planning and preparation the sector has done in the lead up to welcoming these first pupils back.” Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of @AwardingBodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLIVE is a new radio show that builds on the popular #SkillsWorld podcast series, where Tom interviews leading figures shaping the post-compulsory education and skills systems, including apprenticeships in the UK, and across the world.We are looking for industry experts to get involved with the debate, and to offer their views, advice and recommendations to help support the education sector at this time of disruption and change.If you are keen to get involved, or you know others that are, please let us know, and send your questions and comments to:Email: skillsworld@fenews.co.ukCall: 020 32 900 111Twitter: #SkillsWorldLIVE @FENewsPlease let us know if there is an important topic you would like to debate that we haven’t included yet!Tune in to #SkillsWorldLIVE 7-8pm on Weekdays, Monday to Friday and subscribe here for notifications!

Registration for Summer Reading has opened and everyone can start logging in their information starting June 1. While Summer Reading will be different this year because of the coronavirus, participants can still go on Quests and have a chance to win prizes. In addition, we have some great programming happening virtually this summer.To get you ready for it all we chat with Paula Bannon, Schlow's Head of Children's Services; Katie Brennan, Children's Services Librarian; and Karen Lambert, Adult Services Librarian about Summer Reading!Summer Reading: https://reading.schlowlibrary.org/

CDU wins job to deliver new skills to Territorians Charles Darwin University will play the lead in improving the language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills of Territorians for the next four years after winning “preferred provider” status for a significant Australian Government deed.Head of School, Community and Children's Services, English Language, Literacy and Numeracy Dr Richard Bowen said CDU had the delivery team and was poised to start “as soon as possible”.“We urge as many organisations, businesses and eligible individuals who are interested in this free training opportunity to make contact with us immediately, so that applications can be submitted before the Government’s 5 June deadline,” Dr Bowen said.“Time is of the essence; we’ve got less than three weeks to act under the first round of funding.”Dr Bowen said CDU had been awarded preferred panel provider status to deliver a portion of the Department of Education and Employment’s $52.5 million Foundation Skills for Your Future Program.“The government is serious about its commitment to up-skill and re-skill the Australian workforce, to improve productivity, and to promote inclusivity.“This is for Territorians in the Darwin urban area, for regional Territorians and for those in our remote communities.”Dr Bowen said that CDU would work with employers to establish a training solution to meet the needs of the workplace.“We’ll undertake a needs analysis to develop an understanding of an employer’s needs, evaluate staff capability and then develop a customised intervention,” Dr Bowen said.“We have the flexibility and freedom to include either accredited or non-accredited content in the solution, depending on what best meets the needs.”Dr Bowen said that the government had advised that participants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, aged over 15 years, have left secondary school education, be employed and to not have registered with an Australian Government employment service provider.“This initiative will help individuals acquire valuable new skills and knowledge, support businesses in adapting to today’s evolving workplace landscape, and ultimately contribute to the Territory’s economic development,” he said.“I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director, California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35797]

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this May 2020 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Amanda Law, a coach and trainer at DCS, for an interview with Jenny Sanders, a foster parent in Tennessee, for advice and information on taking care of your self while foster parenting. Be sure to also check out Foster Parent Self Care Part 1 for more advice and information. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this May 2020 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Amanda Law, a coach and trainer at DCS, for an interview with Jenny Sanders, a foster parent in Tennessee, for advice and information on taking care of your self while foster parenting. Be sure to also check out Foster Parent Self Care Part 2 for more advice and information. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this May 2020 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Tiffany Jackson, a communications specialist at DCS, for an interview with Dr. Lisa Coons, the Chief of Standards and Materials for the Department of Education, for advice and information on resources for education during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

This week on Friday Night Live, host Hafiz Sha'ban discusses: Saudi applies Umrah entry restrictions due to coronavirus, India violence on Muslims, Luton budget/tax rise, Luton Children's services rated inadequate, and other news.

David Cameron is a man who has done and seen it all in Scottish education. A former teacher until the early 90’s, he has been the Director of Children's Services for Stirling Council, Head of Education in East Lothian, an Area Manager for a large group of Schools in Fife, among many other roles. He is now a speaker, trainer, mentor, coach and adviser who has delivered at conferences as far afield as TEDx Buenos Aires. I met David at TedX Clackmannanshire where he spoke passionately about demanding clarity in Education to help teachers cut through the noise and do what they do best, teach.  

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally. Let's Get Cooking! This show welcomes Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President & CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County. In her role, she works hard to dramatically transform young lives through a focus on supporting proven programs delivered by more than 100 “provider” agencies that achieve measureable outcomes, while ensuring transparency and accountability for the CSC. Her leadership and advocacy on behalf of the children of Broward County has made a real difference for all Broward residents, and especially for Broward’s children. Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

I’m talking with representatives from Family & Children's Services of Central MD located in Westminster.  Listen in to learn who this remarkable non-profit is. After celebrating 170 years of existence these people are amazing, but they’re also a well-kept secret to most!

Teachers in Chicago aren't just committed to fighting for higher wages. They say the city has the money to support its students and teachers outside of the classroom.

Living in an environment with drugs can have devastating consequences for children. In this episode, we learn about the work of the Tennessee Alliance for Drug-Endangered Children from Tabatha Curtis with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations and Amy Coble, State Director of Investigations for the Tennessee Department of Children's Services.Judge Tim Brock, who presides over the state's only family drug court and one of the state's first safe baby courts, explores how agencies and the courts work together to protect children when a caregiver is struggling with addiction.

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this August 2019 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Matt Quick, a coach and trainer at DCS, for an interview with Josh Jones, an Education Specialist with Northeast region, about how to navigate the complexities of ensuring a child's educational needs while involved with the department. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

Question: My kid is acting a pure "d" fool. I'm ready to beat the butter out of him, but I am afraid someone will call "Children's Services" on me. Answer: Tune in tonight to "Dem Kids" at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live and the Global Drive Network. We will discuss biblical principals of discipline and why you want to follow the Lord's method of rearing your child.  Hint: discipline is an art, and as parents we must become artists. See you tonight. Blessings The Elder P.S. Don't throw away your belt, switch, broom, or any other tools. P.S.S. Don't go using them either.

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this July 2019 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Amanda Law, a coach and trainer at DCS, for a brief discussion on the power of praise. Learn what research tells us about the power of praise, what makes praise effective, and how often to use praise with children. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

This show is about family — in all its different forms.  A lot of Native families have been disrupted one way or another by government sponsored genocide. But there have always been Native women and men working to repair that disruption. This episode features five amazing women doing this incredible work. Heidi Grika: Mother, White Earth Band of Ojibwe Jasmine Grika: Nokomis Circle liaison at Ain Dah Yung Center in St Paul, Cheyenne River Sioux and the Red Lake Nation Lucy Favorite: Executive Director, American Indian Family and Children's Services Shana King: Parent Advocate at the Indian Child Welfare Law Center in Minneapolis, Vice-Chair of the American Indian Family Services Center in St Paul, Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation Sandy White Hawk: Founder of Indian Orphans Association and First Nations Repatriation Institute, Sicungu Lakota, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Hosts Leah Lemm and Cole Premo also speak with MN Native News producer/reporter Laurie Stern. Theme Music: Cole Premo Special Music: Leah Lemm “Rocket Ship” Links: http://adycenter.org/staff/jasmine-grika https://aifacs.org/ http://www.icwlc.org/about-the-indian-child-welfare-act-law-center/staff/ http://www.wearecominghome.com/   Native Lights Podcast is a production of Minnesota Native News and Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, and made possible by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Culture Heritage Fund, and the citizens of Minnesota. Ampers is an association of 18 independent community radio stations in Minnesota, which are all licensed to a college, school, university, Native American tribe, or directly to the community. http://ampers.org/ Tell us what you think about this series by emailing us at: nativelights@ampers.org

Paul, Hayley and Jamie wake up the island and are surprised at how many dogs like to watch the TV plus the Council are in to talk about their OFSTED success in Children's Services.

Jean Mizutani and Chris Treiber, Associate Executive Director for Children's Services at the Inter Agency Council of Developmental Disabilities (IAC), discuss the changing role of private schools that serve three and four year olds with the most significant disabilities, and how the expansion of public preschool in NYC affects them.

In this episode, we are joined by two members of the leadership team at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis - Judy Halper, CEO and Dana Rubin, Development Director. We speak specifically about JFCS' work, including a few of the 30 or so programs JFCS operates for clients in need across Hennepin County - the largest County in the State of Minnesota. Judy and Dana talk about why JFCS serves all people in need, not just the Jewish community. I asked Dana and Judy to appear together because they are partners in donor engagement in fundraising - and in speaking in moral terms about giving, and in particular about giving to Jewish Family and Children's Services. Learn more at http://jfcsmpls.org

Summary: Retiring MCPL Assistant Director Rita Gale and Visit Montgomery Marketing Director Cory Van Horn talk about travel and tourism. Rita shares her enthusiasm for America's National Parks and highlights MCPL's travel resources. Cory discusses the incredibly diverse array things to do and see right here in Montgomery County, from the vibrant energy and restaurants of urban centers like Silver Spring and Bethesda Row, to the history and beauty of the C & O Canal. Looking for a brewery on a horse farm? Yeah, we've got one of those. You'll find years worth of local and national travel ideas in this episode.  Recording Date: June 6, 2018 Guests: Rita Gale is MCPL's Assistant Director for Facilities and ADA. She has been with MCPL for over 30 years and will soon be retiring. Cory Van Horn is the Director of Marketing for Visit Montgomery, the official Conference and Visitors bureau of Montgomery County, MD.  Hosts: Lauren Martino, the Head of Children's Services at Silver Spring Library and David Payne, Branch Manager of Aspen Hill Library and Acting Branch Manager of Potomac Library.  Featured MCPL Resource: E-books. Customer can download popular fiction and non-fiction titles from two e-book collections, cloudLibrary and Maryland's Digital eLibrary Consortium (Overdrive). Our Gale Virtual Reference Library includes DK Eyewitness Travel and Pocket Rough Guides that you can read in your browser. See our E-Library Page for a complete list of MCPL e-book collections.  What Our Guests Are Reading (or Will Be Once Their Retire!):  Rita Gale: The Once and Future King by T.H. White. The Wicked series, based on the Wizard of Oz, by Gregory Maguire. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Cory Van Horn: Calypso by David Sedaris. Cory also loves the book Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton. He can often be found among the magazines reading Afar, Bethesda, Conde Nast Traveler (available through the RBDigital e-magazine collection), and Saveur.  MCPL Resources Mentioned During this Episode: Fodor's Travel Guides Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West by Shelley Arenas, et al.  Frommers Travel Guides Guide to the National Parks of the United States (various editions) Language Learning Resources of MCPL: Mango Languages, Muzzy Online, Rosetta Stone, plus the Annenberg Foundation's language learning videos.  Lonely Planet Guides MCPL Branches and Hours MCPL Building Projects Moon Handbooks RBDigital: Travel magazines available through this online e-magazine collection include Backpacker, Conde Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet Traveler, and National Geographic Traveler.  Destinations Near and Far Mentioned During This Episode: (Destinations in or near Montgomery County are marked local) Arches National Park Bethesda Row (local) Butler's Orchard (local) Bryce Canyon National Park C & O Canal (local) Canal Quarters (local) - Spend a night in a C & O Canal lockhouse.  Canyonlands National Park Capital Crescent Trail (local) Capital Reef National Park Clarksburg Premium Outlets (local) Clydes at Tower Oaks Lodge (local) Epcot Center / Walt Disney World Resort Everglades National Park Fort Sumter National Monument Grand Canyon Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center (local) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Currently closed due to the eruption of Kilauea Metrorail, AKA the Metro (local) Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve (local) Montgomery County Farm Tour (local): Saturday, 7/28 - 7/29 Monument Valley Tribal Park: Home of The Mittens, two prominent buttes.  Mount Rushmore National Park Service National Trolley Museum (local) Pike and Rose (local) Smithsonian Museums, Galleries, and Zoo (local) Taste of Wheaton (local) Visit Montgomery Calendar of Events (local) Waredaca Brewing Company (local) Zion National Park Other Items of Interest: Bill Bryson: Well regarded humorous travel writer.  Chatham University, Falk School of Sustainability & Environment, Master of Arts in Food Studies Read the transcript. 

The Royal Wedding bells have now faded into the distance, but we can't let it pass without telling the story from a local government perspective – you can't spell love without local government, after all. Also: the highlights from our Digital in Children's Services roundtable with TechUK, the death of local journalism and preserving Oxford's legendary shark house. Hosted by Ingrid Koehler and Jennifer Glover.

Mick Coyle was joined by a local young carer, Darcy, who cared for her mum from the age of 8. Darcy, from Dovecot, told Mick how she felt it was normal to look after her Mum at such a young age and to take on responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning instead of seeing her friends. Louise Wardale, Keeping the Family in Mind Co-ordinator, spoke about the work that Barnado's do to help young carers with various things including their mental health. Plus, Liverpool City Council's Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Cllr Barry Kushner, spoke about the work that the council do and the support that they can provide.

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I am a confident, well organised individual with excellent communication skills. I currently work as a freelance English teacher. I have a background in Criminal Justice, Law and Children's Services. Passionate about culture and travel, I love working with people from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience in working with adults and children. I am a native English speaker, TEFL certified, with a BA Honours Degree.

Foster Care Awareness Month-Arizona Baptist Children's Services

Guests - Julie & Katie from Family and Children's Services and Tammy & Caroline from United Way of Central MarylandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HarCoLiving)

Special guardianship orders are a way of giving legal status to those - usually grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters - who come forward to care for children when their parents can't. SGOs were designed to let children grow up with family, instead of in care - once a relative is granted special guardianship, the council steps backs and the guardian can raise the child without social services interfering. The use of special guardianship orders has been rising-last year more than 3,000 of them were made. But special guardianship breaks down more often - and more quickly - than adoption. And in some cases children have been neglected, abused, or murdered. The family court service Cafcass and the Association of Directors of Children's Services have warned that weak assessments of the risks of family placements are a 'real risk' for children. The government has re-written the law on how special guardians are assessed. But with court deadlines and growing pressure on social workers and budgets, will it make children safer? Jane Deith investigates. Producer: Emma Forde.

In a career that spanned over 45 years, Michael Friedman was a direct service provider, an administrator, and a social advocate, working in community and public service positions. In 2010 he retired from his position as Director of The Center for Policy, Advocacy, and Education of The Mental Health Association of New York City, which he founded in 2003. At the time he also retired as Chair of the Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of New York, which he co-founded in 2004, and as the Facilitator of the Veterans’ Mental Health Coalition in NYC, which he co-founded in 2009. He continues teaching Columbia University School of Social Work; and he writes frequently about mental health, aging, and other topics. He blogs on the Huffington Post.Previously Mr. Friedman served as Regional Director (Deputy Commissioner) of the New York State Office of Mental Health, Director of Network Development for The Department of Psychiatry of New York Presbyterian Hospital, Executive Director of The Mental Health Association of Westchester, Director of Operations of The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services; and Program Director, The Bridge, Inc. In the late 60’s and early 70’s, he taught philosophy at a number of colleges in the NYC area.Mr. Friedman has been extremely active in the community over the years, working with numerous advisory and advocacy groups at the local, state, and federal levels. He is a Past President of the Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies, was Chairman of the Hudson River Planning Advisory Committee of the Office of Mental Health, was Vice-Chairman of the New York City Public Child Fatality Review Committee, served on The National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Planning Panel, was a member of the NYS Geriatric Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Planning Council, and served on the Health Care Policy Advisory Committee for the NYS Governor’s Transition Team in 2006 to mention just a few of his community service activities. Currently, he serves on the Advisory Committee to the NYC Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene.Mr. Friedman has spoken at many professional conferences and published numerous articles, book chapters, and opinion essays. His topics have included geriatric mental health, integration of health and mental health services, mental health policy and finance, health care reform, child mental health, social advocacy, family support, managed care, psychiatric rehabilitation, child welfare, family violence, stigma, creativity, and political philosophy. He is also the co-author of a comic parody of America’s system of psychiatric diagnosis entitled The Diagnostic Manual of Mishegas. His writings can be found at www.MichaelBFriedman.com. Mr. Friedman received his Bachelor's degree from Columbia College, a Master's degree in philosophy from Columbia University, and a Master's in Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work.

In this episode, Betwixt and Between discuss mental illness, mental health, whether Witches and Pagans are "crazy," and, perhaps most vehemently of all, when and how we should reach out to people we think might need help. Drawing on their backgrounds of both personal and professional experience, they try to unpack the anxieties many may feel about seeking help for mental health problems, and offer suggestions for seeking resources.  If you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, a more severe diagnosis like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, or is in an abusive situation, PLEASE reach out for help, and keep reaching out to different resources until someone listens. You are not alone, and there is hope out there for you. Purely for informational purposes: The Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnosis website Guide to developing a resources list for your area Items you'll definitely want to include: -Any community mental health clinics -the number for your local Department of Children's Services -the number(s) for any organizations established to aid victims of sexual assault or abuse -the number(s) for any organizations or shelters for people dealing with domestic abuse, starting with a local YWCA -the number(s) for any local crisis hotlines or walk-in crisis centers (always take someone to the ER if you don't have one of these in your area) -the local suicide hotline number -information such as numbers and websites for resources to help those without insurance         Here are some things you might find helpful in that regard:  therapists.psychologytoday.comhttp://www.mentalhealth.gov/ (resource locator) State medicare contact number Local health department apt to have low cost healthcare resourceshttp://www.samhsa.gov/find-helphttps://ncadd.org/affiliate-network/find-an-affiliate

Pastor Cory P. Pariseau, author of 40 Days of Cause and Affect, Pastor Cory, will share this life changing book and his personal story that is the impetus for his second publication. As C.E.O. and Founder of Parenting Pathways and as both a child and a parent who's been through the Children's Services system, Pastor Pariseau knows the trials and pains of going through the system from both aspects. For much of his life he had been in the system one way or another.   40 Days of Cause and Affect is a powerful, mind changing book that challenges its readers to take action by using their situations and by developing a positive state of mind to change their actions to cause a positive response in the "reactions" of those they come into contact with each day with each step taken on this journey called life. Life is but a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow. Discover how, "What you do today will affect someone tomorrow."

Paddy O'Connell explores a subject that reflects his own experience: the effect of great emotional upheaval on family life. When Paddy was 11 his father died, and in this week's programme -- in order to explore what impact this can have -- he meets Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green who, at the age of 10, lost his own father. Almost immediately he decided that, when he grew up, he would become a doctor so that other children "didn't have to lose their mummies and daddies". This passion for helping children has continued throughout his career: Sir Al was the first Children's Commissioner for England (2005-2010), having also been involved in the political arena of Children's Services since 2000. He was appointed Chair of the NHS Taskforce for Children and then the first National Clinical Director for Children in government. He believes strongly that the topic of childhood bereavement should be spoken about more openly. Producer: Karen Gregor.

Learn about New York City's Administration for Children's Services use of ChildStat, a Weekly 3-hour meeting for executives, middle managers and supervisors to engage in frank dialogue and team problem-solving about urgent issues impacting frontline practice and the system as a whole.

Learn about New York City's Administration for Children's Services use of ChildStat, a Weekly 3-hour meeting for executives, middle managers and supervisors to engage in frank dialogue and team problem-solving about urgent issues impacting frontline practice and the system as a whole.

If you follow the latest parenting or science news you've heard about the incredible ways that children ages 0-5 are capable of learning. During this crucial time it's parents and caregivers who can do so much to teach their little ones. IN-STUDIO GUESTS: Host Shana Sheehy speaks with Mike Hanley, the new Commissioner of the Dept of Early Education and Development, and with Shirley Pittz, Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Coordinator at the Alaska Office of Children's Services about what the state is doing to support very early education.

This time on KTD we're focusing on new state legislation concerning foster care that went into effect on January 1, 2011, asking how it will affect the nearly 2,000 children currently in care. The new legislation increases the age-out age from 18 to 21 and mandates that children be allowed to remain at the same school if their home placement should change. The bill (HB 126) also establishes a mentoring program, provides funds for additional Independent Living Program staff and funds to assist the 40% of aged-out youth who become homeless upon leaving foster care. The legislation increases funds for scholarships and job training and allocates funds for increased public awareness about the need for foster parents, especially those that are Alaska Native. IN-STUDIO GUESTS: Joining host Shana Sheehy to talk about the foster care system in Alaska are three guests: Representative Les Gara, once a foster child himself, has been an advocate for foster kids currently in Alaska's system by sponsoring legislation. He joined us by phone from Juneau. Travis Erickson is the Anchorage regional manager for the Office of Children's Services. Amanda Metivier is the Director of Facing Foster Care in Alaska, a foster parent and a former foster child.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)-the most common legal status available to immigrant youth-is an important consideration in a growing number of our network's cases. In this podcast, Susan Schmidt, a consultant for Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services, discusses why it is important for our volunteer advocates to be familiar with SIJS and the issues immigrant family members might encounter when adjusting to their new country. This is part two of a two-part podcast.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)-the most common lawful status available to immigrant youth-is an important consideration in a growing amount of our network's cases. In this podcast, Susan Schmidt, a consultant for Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services, provides an introduction to SIJS. This is part one of a two-part podcast.

Divorce resulting in battle over the children spiral into horrible accusations and parents forgetting how to love the children first and let the other parent do so as well. Mark Mettler, a child custody evaluator from Colorado, will provide parents with the insights about Child Custody Evaluations including when they are helpful and how they are excruciatingly damaging. Perhaps you as a parent or friend can gain the perspective you will need to remember to place your child's future first and a divorce battle last. Call ahead with your questions to Dr. Carol Francis 310-543-1824 and I will ask your questions or call live. Mark Mettler's explains that he is a, Child and Family Investigator, a term used for Evaluators in Colorado. He is a Mental Health Professional Appointed by the court in cases of extreme conflict between divorced or divorcing parents. The purpose of his role is to provide the court with information that can assist the court in making decisions regarding Parenting Time and Decision Making. He hopes to assist parents in the process of recognizing the importance that both parents play in the lives of their children. His passion is to help the personal growth and development of all members in the family. Mr. Mettler's priority is the safety of the child. He has 25 years experience with the Department of Children's Services dealing with child abuse. This is an important background when discussing issues of child custody as well.

Children's lives have changed dramatically; have library services changed enough to keep up with them? In an age of smart phones and social networking, where do library services fit into children's lives? This talk looks as the library as a part of an information network linked to resources in the community and to the larger world. What practices do we give up and what do we keep in this new environment?