Podcasts about children youth

When we talk about households led by single parents, we often think about mothers. But a rising number of families are led by single fathers: men who are parenting alone by choice – whether through adoption or surrogacy – or because of divorce, separation or widowhood. Single dads often have the same challenges as single mothers because the economics and emotional work of parenting solo are not always easy. Yet, single fathers also report being lonelier and less sure of how to access support than mothers. We'll look at the experience of single fatherhood and hear from you: are you a single dad or were you raised by one? What's your story? Guests: Faith Hill, staff writer, The Atlantic - Hill's most recent article is titled "The Growing Cohort of Single Dads by Choice" Ignacio Ferrey, director, Fatherhood and Adolescent Services, Alameda County Public Health Department Ron Poole-Dayan, executive director and founder, Men Having Babies - a nonprofit organization that offers guidance and financial assistance for gay men who want to become fathers through surrogacy Darby Saxbe, associate professor of psychology, USC - director, USC Center for the Changing Family Dr. Ken Epstein, therapist and social worker; from 2012-2018, Epstein was the director of the Children Youth and Family System of Care for San Francisco's Behavioral Health Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OverviewIn this episode of asPERusual, host Anna Chudyk sits down with Angie Hamson, a Family Engagement Specialist at the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions. Angie shares her remarkable journey from being the parent of a medically complex child to becoming a patient partner in volunteer and professional appointments - holding roles across advisory boards, nonprofit organizations, and health system staff teams. In sharing her journey, she also clearly details what it actually looks like to bring lived/living experience into professional roles—such as "patient partners in residence"—and why these roles matter. Tune in to hear important insights on how organizations can move beyond tokenism to authentically integrate children, youth, and family voices across projects, governance, and strategic decision-making. You'll also learn practical strategies for those hoping to enter the field themselves—whether as children, youth, or families with lived and living experience — and reflect on the importance of boundaries, support, and shared values. Other key discussion points include the role of privilege in shaping perspective, the importance of thoughtful engagement design, and how organizations can better engagement through compensation, recognition, and skill-building.Whether you're a researcher, patient partner, the head of an organization, or just someone passionate about patient-centred care, this episode is packed with tangible lessons. So what are you waiting for? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

What happens when a 12-year-old boy, broken by abuse and betrayal, decides to rewrite the ending of his story?In this powerful inspirational episode, youth empowerment speaker and author Lawrence C. Harris shares his incredible journey of overcoming childhood trauma, complex PTSD, and family abandonment to become a nationally recognized voice of transformation. At just 19 years old, Lawrence speaks truth with the wisdom of someone who's walked through pain and chose purpose.  Lawrence started speaking to youth at just 15-year-old.You'll hear how he turned deep wounds into leadership, how mindset and daily habits rewired his brain, and how young people today can reclaim their personal power—even when it feels impossible. Whether you're battling internal struggles or raising someone who is, this episode offers raw truth, actionable healing tools, and spiritual resilience for anyone ready to reclaim their voice, their worth, and their future.If you or someone you love has ever felt invisible, unworthy, or trapped by past pain, this conversation will help you realize you're not alone—and you're not powerless. Lawrence's story mirrors what many silently endure: family trauma, fear of vulnerability, and the inner critic that whispers, “You're not enough.” But his journey proves transformation is possible through intentional mindset shifts, healing, and the courage to speak your truth.Top 3 Benefits You'll Get from This Episode:Discover how to recognize hidden emotional trauma in yourself or your children—and what red flags to never ignore.Learn simple yet powerful daily habits that restore self-worth, confidence, and emotional balance, even when battling depression or PTSD.Gain step-by-step insight on how to reclaim your personal power and rewrite your story, no matter how painful your past has been.Tap play now to hear how Lawrence C. Harris turned childhood trauma into a legacy of hope—and how you can too.LAWRENCE C. HARRIS' CONTACT INFO:https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowers Https://www.lawrencecharris.comPURCHASE LAWRENCE'S BOOK:"Power to the people: How to take control of your life using the power of your mind, money management and physical fitness."https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CV13773Fempowering children, childhood trauma, healing tips for parents, youth, empowerment, purpose after pain, empowering youth, trauma, abuseSend us a textSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise

OverviewIn this episode of asPERusual, host Anna Chudyk launches a new series focused on engaging children, youth, and families in research. Joined by Brianna Hunt (Patient Engagement Coordinator at the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba), Michelle Roy (parent Patient Advisory Group member for the iCare study), and Onalee Garcia-Eliseo (youth Patient Advisory Group member for the iCare study), the episode explores their personal experiences with patient engagement over a decade. Brianna emphasizes how equity, flexibility, and relationship-building are key when involving young people and families, while Michelle and Onalee share the vital role of creating fun, welcoming environments that make sustained engagement possible — highlighting activities like games, small breakout groups, and the use of anonymous tools like Mentimeter to foster honest, meaningful contributions.The episode dives deeply into practical considerations for researchers, including when and how to engage youth directly versus working through parents, and how to adjust activities across a wide age span. Michelle and Onalee reflect on how engaging in research helped them transform a difficult type 2 diabetes diagnosis into a source of empowerment and community building, stressing that lived experience is just as valuable as formal education in shaping research. The episode also discusses barriers to engaging Indigenous families in research and offers strategies to build trust, such as involving Elders and creating visibly inclusive spaces. The episode closes with a hopeful message: patient engagement across age groups is less about perfect strategy and more about authenticity, relationship-building, and honoring everyone's contribution as essential towards better, more equitable science. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

Lou DiVizio opens the show with headlines from around the state, including a new lawsuit filed against the state's Children Youth and Families Department by a current employee. That employee claims actions by a superior in the department led to the death of a child who had once been under state care. Then, Lou talks to journalist Shaun Griswold about what's next for Indigenous communities as the nation prepares for a second Trump administration. Among the key areas of interest: oil and gas production & environmental protections. Host: Lou DiVizio Guest: Shaun Griswold, journalist

How prepared do you feel to care for children and youth who have experienced abuse or assault? 1 in 10 Canadians (7.8%) over 15 report at least one instance of sexual abuse before age 15 (Stats Canada) Up to 88% of people being trafficked access health care (Polaris Project) - many don't disclose they are being trafficked Highest rates of intimate partner violence occur between age 12-24 (Stats Canada) Young people aged 15-24 years have the highest rate of sexual assault (Gov't of Canada) In this episode, we will explore the presentation of sexual abuse, sexual assault and sex trafficking in the pediatric setting and discuss trauma and violence informed care practices to guide paramedic care. We will also discuss:  - gaps and barriers to care in this population - practical tips to guide trauma and violence informed care including what not to ask  - role of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and care available in Ontario through the Network of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centers (SADVTC's)  - mandatory and consent based reporting  - prevelence and risks of strangulation in the context of sexual assault and intimate partner violence and the importance of thorough assessment and imaging  

November 17, 2024 PM ~ Lets Talk About ~ Children, Youth , and Smartphone Technology ~ Dr. John Kwasny

She is the Commissioner of the new Children Youth and Families.   What does the department do, and how has it gone building it from the ground up starting this summer?    Find out from Tikki Brown, who talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. NOTE:  At around the 5:05 mark,  Tikki was talking about funding, she says the post-transition agency budget is $23 billion. She forgot the decimal point; the actual post-transition is $2.3 billion.

She is the Commissioner of the new Children Youth and Families.   What does the department do, and how has it gone building it from the ground up starting this summer?    Find out from Tikki Brown, who talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. NOTE:  At around the 5:05 mark,  Tikki was talking about funding, she says the post-transition agency budget is $23 billion. She forgot the decimal point; the actual post-transition is $2.3 billion.

Senator Matt Boehnke says State Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement is leading to dangerous conditions at juvenile detention centers. Juvenile detention center overcrowding led to the transfer of dozens of men to adult prisons, but a judge ruled the move was illegal. The post The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Senator Blindsided by Department of Children, Youth, and Families mismanagement and transfer and return of inmates appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Garey Noritz, Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children with Disabilities, provides a detailed overview of approaches to the primary care of children, youth and young adults with cerebral palsy. He introduces the GMFC (Gross Motor Functional Classification) as a way for pediatricians to anticipate physical needs and discusses the importance of care coordination in the primary medical home to assure equitable access to care. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39743]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Garey Noritz, Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children with Disabilities, provides a detailed overview of approaches to the primary care of children, youth and young adults with cerebral palsy. He introduces the GMFC (Gross Motor Functional Classification) as a way for pediatricians to anticipate physical needs and discusses the importance of care coordination in the primary medical home to assure equitable access to care. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39743]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Garey Noritz, Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children with Disabilities, provides a detailed overview of approaches to the primary care of children, youth and young adults with cerebral palsy. He introduces the GMFC (Gross Motor Functional Classification) as a way for pediatricians to anticipate physical needs and discusses the importance of care coordination in the primary medical home to assure equitable access to care. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39743]

Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month- “Healing Our Circles: Mental Health First Aid for Indigenous Youth” Special Guest: Cortney Yarholar, LMSW (Mvskoke Creek, Sac & Fox, Otoe, Pawnee) CEO of Evergreen Training & Development, LLC Episode Description: Our ancestors spoke of balance and connection to the spirit world for overall well-being. But today's youth face unique challenges that can disrupt that harmony. In this episode of the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast, we welcome Cortney Yarholar, a powerful voice for mental health advocacy within Indigenous communities. We'll delve into the importance of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, specifically designed for Tribal communities and Indigenous youth. You'll learn: • How MHFA empowers you to identify signs of distress in your loved ones • The power of building strong social support networks within our communities • Culturally sensitive approaches to supporting mental health in Indigenous youth • Resources available to promote healing and emotional well-being for our next generation Join us for a conversation that equips you to be a beacon of support for the mental health of Indigenous youth. Together, we can create stronger circles of healing for our future generations. Resources for Today's Episode: https://www.evergreen.training/ https://www.evergreen.training/general-8-7 https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/about/ Guest Speaker Bio: Cortney is an enrolled member of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma as well as descendant of the Muscogee Creek, Pawnee, and Otoe Tribes. He is a husband of an amazing wife and father of two beautiful children. He is a mental health professional specializing in Children Youth and Family services and systems development. His interest is in decreasing suicide among youth and eliminating behavioral health disparities among American Indian tribal communities. In 2003 he attained his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Native American Studies. Later, attaining his MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, MO in 2006. He is the founder of Evergreen Training & Development, LLC where he provides training, coaching and facilitation with indigenous communities, helping professionals, and organizations to foster strengths-based practices, build organizational capacity and create culturally relevant, meaningful & healthy narratives.

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Danilo Bernardo, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCSF, discusses novel treatment options for children, youth and adults with intractable seizures, especially to prevent SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). Epilepsy devices, including wearables, video systems and apps, can be used to improve data gathering and trigger alarms. Advances in treatment range from epilepsy surgery to vagal nerve stimulation and responsive neurostimulation system. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39748]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Danilo Bernardo, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCSF, discusses novel treatment options for children, youth and adults with intractable seizures, especially to prevent SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). Epilepsy devices, including wearables, video systems and apps, can be used to improve data gathering and trigger alarms. Advances in treatment range from epilepsy surgery to vagal nerve stimulation and responsive neurostimulation system. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39748]

As part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Danilo Bernardo, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCSF, discusses novel treatment options for children, youth and adults with intractable seizures, especially to prevent SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). Epilepsy devices, including wearables, video systems and apps, can be used to improve data gathering and trigger alarms. Advances in treatment range from epilepsy surgery to vagal nerve stimulation and responsive neurostimulation system. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39748]

There are six 'Safe Haven baby boxes' in New Mexico and more in the works, where mothers in crisis are promised anonymity, no questions asked if they surrender a newborn. But the Children Youth and Families Department Secretary cites state and federal law, claiming newborn surrenders need to be investigated to ensure the mother made the decision willingly and the father is aware of it. If a Native baby is surrendered, federal law also requires the child's tribe to be notified. However, Safe Haven Baby Box founder Monica Kelley says the promise of anonymity often saves lives. And she hasn't slowed efforts to install baby boxes in more communities across the U.S. What does the Safe Haven law promise parents? How does a baby box work? Listen to the full discussion to hear why baby boxes are a personal mission for Kelley.  We appreciate our listeners. Send your feedback or story ideas to hosts chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. We're also on Twitter (X), Facebook, & Instagram at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. For more on this episode and all of our prior episodes, visit our podcast website: KRQE.com/podcasts.  

Senate Republican Floor Leader Shelly Short explains why she's excited about the six initiatives to the Legislature and Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about his concerns with the Green Hill School in his district and the agency that runs it, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families The post Excitement over 6 Initiatives and concerns about the Department of Children, Youth, and Families appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.

This week on the podcast Lou DiVizio details some headlines from around the state, including a new report detailing continued failures at the state's Children Youth and Families Department. Then, Lou sits down with Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman to discuss the federal investigation into possible corruption within the Albuquerque Police Department's DWI unit. Bregman responds to concerns from residents in a state that's been troubled by drunk drivers for decades. Finally, we rejoin correspondent Gwyneth Doland at the Roundhouse. Legislation is slowly starting to move through the Capitol, as Democratic leaders get a handle on what from the governor's agenda could be viable in their chambers. This week, Gwyneth speaks with House Speaker Javier Martinez and Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth for an update on the bills in front of them.  Host: Lou DiVizio DA Sam Bregman on APD Federal Investigation Correspondent: Lou DiVizio Guest:  Sam Bregman, District Attorney, Bernalillo County  State Democratic Leaders on Child Safety Bills, Balancing State Budget  Correspondent:  Gwyneth Doland  Guests:   Rep. Javier Martinez (D), House Speaker  Sen. Peter Wirth (D), Senate Majority Speaker  For More Information: Four members of APD DWI unit added to DA's list of untrustworthy officers - City Desk ABQ Albuquerque police lieutenant, officers being investigated by FBI identified - Albuquerque Journal --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

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On this edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Sarah Freeman, licensed professional counselor with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services; Jennifer Perkins, ADAPT counselor, also with DSVS; and Marcus Garr, Parenting Education Programs Supervisor, Children Youth and Families Prevention Programs in the Department of Family Services, about parenting after domestic violence. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Do you need to relaunch, rebuild or start a new program this fall? If so, this is for you! I share tips and strategies for rebuilding programs and ministries in this strategy session. I've worked across areas of congregational life and have started many programs over the years. This session shares successful approaches plus the latest from my hands-on work with congregations.   Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKtXD8_CSyM  

This week's podcast is a bit of a sad one as we say goodbye to longtime host of New Mexico in Focus, Gene Grant. Lou DiVizio opens the show talking about Gene's impact on the station and the community over his 18 years on the program. Gene's thoughtful and balanced approach to issues of the day made NMiF go-to watching for a generation of viewers. About 27 minutes into the show, Gene speaks with KUNM Radio's Nash Jones about the impact he's made. But before that, Lou runs through headlines from around the state, including information on a new federal lawsuit blaming the state's Children Youth and Families Department for a 7-year-old girl's death. Then, New Mexico in Focus Correspondent Antonia Gonzales speaks with a Navajo anti-nuclear activist about the deadly, toxic legacy of nuclear testing in our state, and the pain and damage she feels was left out of the new film, 'Oppenheimer.' Host: Lou DiVizio Correspondent: Antonia Gonzales Guest: Leona Morgan, anti-nuclear activist Correspondent: Nash Jones, KUNM Radio Guest: Gene Grant, former host of New Mexico in Focus For More Information: CYFD Blamed in Child's 2020 Death - The Albuquerque Journal https://www.nuclearenergytv.com/Events/EESI-2019/VideoId/325/UseHtml5/True --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

Weeks before Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon completes her calling as a general officer of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she joins the Church News podcast to share the joy of service, recent inspired changes to Church organization and the peace that comes by turning to the Savior Jesus Christ. Since being sustained as a member of the Primary General Presidency in 2016 and then as Young Women General President in 2018, she has served through significant trials and beautiful blessings, including responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of the Children and Youth program and the creation of a new Young Women theme and “For the Strength of Youth” standards guide.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this episode of the Vitalyst Spark Podcast, we will be exploring systems change and talking to 2023 Systems Change Grant recipient Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth to talk to us about their Self-Healing Community System and Policy Change in Coconino County initiative. We will be joined by members of the Coalition, including Virginia Watahomigie, Executive Director; Becky Daggett, Mayor of Flagstaff; and Andrea Meronuck, Clinical Director with Northland Family Help Center.   Links Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth https://coconinokids.org/ Northland Family Help Center https://northlandfamily.org/ City of Flagstaff Mayor's Office https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/1406/Mayor-Council Self-Healing Communities with Kevin Campbell https://coconinokids.org/self-healing-communities-with-kevin-campbell/ Comprehensive Analysis of Historical Trauma https://coconinokids.org/comprehensive-analysis-of-historical-trauma/ Igniting Self-Healing Communities Informant Interviews (Spark Grant) https://coconinokids.org/shc-partners/

NMiF Senior Producer Lou DiVizio opens the show with headlines from around the state, including an update on the criticism surrounding New Mexico State University. According to reporting from the Las Cruces Sun-News, Athletic Director Mario Moccia is getting some support from area business owners and athletic boosters after Moccia signed a 5-year contract extension amid allegations of sexual harassment, assault and intimidation on the school's men's basketball team. Gene Grant and The Line Opinion Panel take up three stories developing around the state. First, Gene asks the panelists if a new advisory council at the state's Children Youth and Families Department has any chance to help solve the longstanding issues within the agency. Then, Gene updates the back-and-forth over the proposed PNM-Avangrid merger as the state Supreme Court weighs whether to end the case or send it back to the Public Regulation Commission. Plus, the panel addresses the latest on allegations of sexual harassment and assault in the ongoing scandal surrounding the New Mexico State University men's basketball program.  Host: Lou DiVizio Line Host: Gene Grant    The Line Opinion Panel:  Justine Fox-Young, Republican former NM state Representative  Steve Terrell, retired reporter, Santa Fe New Mexican  Dede Feldman, Democratic former NM state Senator  For More Information: Morning Word - Santa Fe Reporter Biden Plan Would Open Leases to Conservation, Not Just Drilling and Grazing - Associated Press Enhancing Delivery of Services Steering Committee – New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department  Foundation for Open Government statement on CYFD's action to close special council meetings – New Mexico Foundation for Open Government   Attorneys and Advocates Issue Statements in Response to Kevin S. Settlement Co-Neutrals' Report on Status of Implementation – Pegasus Law  CYFD policy advisory council begins work, even as questions persist about beleaguered agency's core structure – Albuquerque Journal  PRC commissioner recuses himself from merger issue – Santa Fe New Mexican  New Mexico court denies challenge to PRC reforms – Albuquerque Journal  Public Regulation Commission stumbles into the new year – Source NM  PNM-Avangrid merger rejected by PRC – Albuquerque Journal  State Supreme Court holds PNM, Avangrid second chance at merger in the balance – Santa Fe New Mexican  PRC, utility lawyers had one-sided talks ahead of filing – Santa Fe New Mexican  PRC modifies position on public hearings for PNM-Avangrid merger – Albuquerque Journal   Allegations of misconduct surround proposed Avangrid-PNM merger – KRQE   At New Mexico St, a meltdown that runs beyond basketball – The Associated Press  Ex-NMSU basketball players say teammates targeted coaches – ESPN   New Mexico State AD Mario Moccia receives 5-year extension – The Associated Press  Governor will push for anti-hazing bill – Santa Fe New Mexican  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

NMiF Senior Producer Lou DiVizio introduces the podcast this week with a roundup of headlines around the state. That includes the new ESPN report detailing the alleged hazing and sexual assaults that took place on the New Mexico State men's basketball team. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announces $12.6 million for a desalination facility in Alamogordo meant to remove of 'forever chemicals' from area groundwater. And, the state's Children Youth and Families Department is facing criticism from a state lawmaker and the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government over a new advisory council that will be closed to the public. Gene Grant and The Line Opinion Panel discuss the ongoing fight to restrict access to reproductive healthcare in New Mexico. Gene asks why the town of Edgewood moved to pass an anti-abortion ordinance shortly after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a new law that prohibits municipalities from creating laws that restrict access.   Gene speaks with Sam Cobb, mayor of Hobbs, to discuss Cobb's decision last fall to pass an ordinance that restricts abortion access to residents. Gene asks the mayor if lawmakers in Santa Fe are hearing concerns and alternative viewpoints from his city.  Then, Gene and The Line Opinion Panel reconvene to discuss the statewide anti-abortion movement and consider the local impact of out-of-state activists on smaller, Republican-leaning communities across New Mexico.  Finally, NMiF correspondent Gwyneth Doland talks with civil rights attorney Laura Schauer Ives about how local anti-abortion court cases could impact people nationwide.  Host: Lou DiVizio The Line Host: Gene Grant The Line Opinion Panel: Elise Kaplan, investigative reporter, Albuquerque Journal  H. Diane Snyder, former NM Republican state Senator  Martha Burk, political psychologist and author    Guests: Sam Cobb, mayor, Hobbs Laura Schauer Ives, civil rights attorney Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland For More Information: After hours of debate Edgewood passes ordinance restricting access to abortion – Albuquerque Journal  Edgewood's anti-abortion ordinance: Here's what people said – Albuquerque Journal  City of Eunice sues governor and attorney general over abortion rule – Source NM  Hobbs adopts new abortion ordinance – KRQE   New Mexico passed laws protecting access to abortion. Opponents ready for legal fight — even to U.S. Supreme Court. – Albuquerque Journal  ‘They're fearful:' What New Mexico abortion providers are seeing as their patient numbers soar – Albuquerque Journal  New Mexico was once among a handful of states where abortions later in pregnancy were available. That changed in January. - Albuquerque Journal  New Mexico passed laws protecting access to abortion. Opponents ready for legal fight — even to U.S. Supreme Court. – Albuquerque Journal  Signup for the NMiF Newsletter NMiF on Facebook  NMiF on Youtube  NMiF on Instagram  NMiF on Twitter    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

Join us in this 2 part conversation about the International Day for Children and Youth!

This interview with El Paso County Director of Children, Youth and Family Services, Catania Jones, was recorded on April 10, 2023. In this episode we talk about Catania's passion for social justice, the value in taking time for yourself, and the importance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

NMiF Senior Producer Lou DiVizio starts the show with statewide headlines, including Sec. Barbara Vigil's departure from the Children Youth and Families Department. In other news, the New Mexico Environment Department is offering free well testing for PFAS contamination. You can request to have your well tested by clicking this link. Gene Grant and The Line Opinion Panel react to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's decisions on last week's bill-signing deadline. The governor signed more than 200 bills the Legislature sent to her desk, but not without some significant alterations. Among the bills she didn't sign was a measure to create a new civil rights division within the Attorney General's Office. The division would have, among other mandates, served as a check on the state's troubled Children Youth and Families Department. Gene and the panel discuss Lujan Grisham's pocket veto and respond to an investigation from Searchlight New Mexico and ProPublica exposing the state's failures in caring for foster children in need of mental health care.   Finally, New Mexico in Focus correspondent Russell Contreras catches up with Bernalillo County's new district attorney, Sam Bregman. The governor appointed Bregman, a longtime criminal defense and civil rights attorney and Democratic Party leader, in January. Bregman explains why he took the job and what his priorities will be as he tries to prosecute and deter crime in Albuquerque.   Host: Lou DiVizio Line Host: Gene Grant Correspondent: Russell Contreras Guest: Sam Bregman, District Attorney, Bernalillo County The Line Opinion Panel:  Michael Bird, former president of the American Public Health Association  Tom Garrity, founder & president, The Garrity Group Public Relations  Giovanna Rossi, president, Collective Action Strategies, LLC  For More Information: Governor leaves $500 rebates intact, but slices tax cuts and other changes from massive package – Albuquerque Journal  With uptick in vetoes, Lujan Grisham blocks legislation on graduation requirements, parole violations – Albuquerque Journal  Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs three crime bills, calls for more public safety legislation in New Mexico – Albuquerque Journal  Sen. Heinrich rebukes NM Gov vetoes – Santa Fe Reporter  Governor signs bill cutting court fees for criminal, traffic cases – Santa Fe New Mexican  New Mexico foster kids in need of mental care often get police instead – Searchlight New Mexico  Attorney General's bill latest to be pocket vetoed by governor – Santa Fe New Mexican  Prominent attorney Sam Bregman named as Bernalillo County DA – Albuquerque Journal    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

Rob Watson talks about how he emerged from a challenged school system in New York, graduated from Harvard College, served in the Peace Corps, and later earned two master's degrees.  He explains what drives him to work so hard — and with so much hope — to achieve equity in opportunities for public school by teaching master's candidates at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and by supporting innovative collaborative action programs around the country, including in his hometown of Poughkeepsie. Learn More About Rob: https://edredesign.org/home  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwatsonjr/  https://www.gse.harvard.edu/  https://www.pkchildrenscabinet.com/ 

In this episode, we talk with Carla, Alondra, and Erika Susana who participated in the 2022 MISOL program. They discuss the process of applying for Advance Parole and share their experiences with the program.    Stay Connected:  Center for DREAMers at UW-Madison: https://dreamers.law.wisc.edu/ MISOL Program: https://dreamers.law.wisc.edu/misol/ Center for DREAMers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforDREAMers Center for DREAMers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/center_for_dreamers/   Office of Immigration Affairs: https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/Children-Youth-and-Family/Immigration-Affairs   Educators and Immigration Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/educatorsandimmigration Educators and Immigration Website: https://educatorsandimmigration.com Educators and Immigration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educatorsandimmigration/

New Mexico has a new Attorney General. In November, voters picked Democrat Raúl Torrez to lead the state's top prosecutorial office. Now in his third month on the job, Torrez recently sat down with Chris and Gabby to talk about how he plans to reshape the New Mexico AG's office. His plans include adding staff and new divisions, including a Civil Rights Division for the state. Torrez explains what that division could do, including holding New Mexico's beleaguered Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) accountable.  We also discuss the recent legislative session and whether or not Torrez thinks lawmakers have passed any meaningful crime bills in 2023. What's the AG's main goal this year? Will he continue the prior AG's work addressing Organized Retail Crime? Send us a note, a line or an idea. Reach us via email at chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. We're also on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. For more on this episode and all of our prior episodes, visit our podcast website: KRQE.com/podcasts.  

Hello and welcome to another episode of Educators and Immigration. It has been a while since I have released an episode. The reason is because I was traveling with our guests for today Erika Rosales and Yesenia Villalpando-Torres. We are the steering committee for the Mexico International Study Opportunity for Learning (MISOL) program and this December and January, we had a cohort of 18 participants who traveled to Mexico for a life-changing opportunity.  Erika and Yesenia are strong activists for the immigrant community at the local, state, and national levels. They are always looking for ways to support undocumented, DACAmented, and immigrant populations.  Erika Rosale is the Director for the Center for DREAMers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and she was a guest on this podcast back in episode 009 where we discussed the Center and all the amazing work they are doing. Additionally, she is a Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at WIDA which is housed within the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER). Erika is also a 4W Director of Immigration and Human Rights.  We also have Yesenia Villalpando-Torres who is a Project Assistant for the Center for DREAMers. She is also an Immigration Affairs Social Worker for Dane County Department of Human Services where she works to support immigrants throughout the entire county. She is an inspirational community leader and activist. She works with community to establish programs and services. For example, she set up a DACA renewal event to connect individuals with lawyers and financial resources for their renewal process. Stay Connected:  Center for DREAMers at UW-Madison: https://dreamers.law.wisc.edu/ MISOL Program: https://dreamers.law.wisc.edu/misol/ Center for DREAMers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforDREAMers Center for DREAMers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/center_for_dreamers/ Office of Immigration Affairs: https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/Children-Youth-and-Family/Immigration-Affairs Educators and Immigration Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/educatorsandimmigration Educators and Immigration Website: https://educatorsandimmigration.com Educators and Immigration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educatorsandimmigration/

Sistah Anyangō is the Founder and CEO of The FLYY Movement, LLC. She is an award- winning Empowerment Freedom Coach, Motivational Speaker, Master Teaching Artist, and Executive Coach. Sistah Anyangō holds a bachelor's degree in both English and Afrikan American studies as well as a Master of Arts degree in Afrikan American Studies. At the Hartford Family Institute Center for Psychotherapy & Healing Arts, Sistah Anyangō a Phase 3 trainee of the HFI Body Centered Psychotherapy Training Program. She also holds her Family Development Credential through the Connecticut Family Development Institute, which is a program of University of Connecticut's Center for the Study of Culture, Health & Human Development and the Office of Early Childhood. She also received her Middle Management Certification through the City of Hartford's Department of Families, Children Youth and Recreation. Services. Sistah Anyangō is licensed to teach Zumba® Basics I, Zumba® Basics II, Zumba®Gold, Zumba Kids®, Zumba® Toning® and Strong by Zumba®. For over fifteen years, Sistah Anyangō has been using her experiences to help individuals, primarily women over forty, to discover themselves, create a road map on how to get there, and coached them along the way to give support and encouragement. In addition to her over forty years of experience as a dancer and master teaching artist in various dance mediums, Sistah Anyangō has also been a university visiting lecturer, where she developed the “Afrikan Dance & Folklore; An Experience of Movement & Music of the Diaspora” course offering. As a workshop engager, she has developed the following topics: “Mindfulness through Movement & Music”, “The Hell of Brokenness Through Fire”, “How Can We Love Ourselves to Peace from Broken Pieces” and “Live in Soul Happiness”. Sistah Anyangō has also created events and programs in schools, community agencies, and institutions of higher learning. Recently she has implemented Workplace Wellness to help organizations create a Culture of Self-Care. Additionally, she has developed team building, goal setting and executive coach modules for organizations. For her work in the community, as the founder and CEO of The FLYY Movement, Sistah Anyangō has been recognized and received an award by the following entities: Project Resiliency, Circle of Hands, Campaign for Peace, 100 Women of Color, You are Beautiful, When Destiny Meets Purpose, Phenomenal Women in Business. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A note about these special episodes: Most if not all of the special episodes you'll be listening to over the next several weeks will be me interviewing pals that have been storytellers in the past for my show A Little Bit of Death. A Little Bit of Death is an annual storytelling show that centers BIPOC and queer voices around the themes of grief, letting go, and transformation. This year I was invited to present at a summit pertaining to the work I do with A Little Bit of Death, so I who better to join me in speaking on it than the pals that have gone through the process. I reached out to some and asked if I could interview them on their experience with the show, what impact it had, what they shared, why sharing these stories matter. With their permission, I'm sharing the audio from those interviews I'll be using for my presentation at the summit. One of the last episodes I had recorded before my latest break was about following and following through on your wild ideas. A Little Bit of Death was one of those wild ideas for me and it's blossomed since the first show 7 years ago. This year, it'll be held over 2 nights in Hartford, CT at Carriage House Theater on the evenings of Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th. I thought I'd drop these special episodes leading up to the show this year and I hope you enjoy them and, obviously, join us at the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecreativealchemist/support

The Roundtable: Discussions with Substance - Ep15 "Children & Youth Ministry Today" with Pam Lentz, Rev. Jay Clark, Ellen Rowland, and Rod Hocott.

Children/Youth Moving Up Sunday - From Sep 11th, 2022 - 10:30 AM Service. Children's Pastors Chris and Kari Politylo and Youth Pastors Bob and Esther Ienuso share the vision of the house for our children as we celebrate our "Moving Up Sunday".  King's Fire Church is located in Lake Katrine, NY. For more information, please visit kingsfire.org

The search for Oakley Carlson still underway. The little girl has not been seen since in over a year.  Carlson is just 9 months old when she is placed with foster parents  Jamie Jo and Erick Hiles.  Over the next two years, the little girl becomes part of the family, but then November 2019,  Washington's Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) reunites Carlson with her biological parents, Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson. 9 months later, Oakley is missing but no one knows.  The last confirmed sighting of Oakley Carlson is in February 2021, but the little girl isn't reported missing until December 2021... that's when a fire damages the family's home forcing them to temporarily relocate.  A local school principal get concerned after talking with one of Oakley's siblings. Oakley's 6-year-old sister tells the principal's daughter “Oakley is no more,” that she  “had gone out into the woods and had been eaten by wolves.”  Anyone with information on Oakley should call the sheriff's office at (360) 533-8765. You can also contact Detective Sgt. Paul Logan at (360) 964-1729 or email sodetectives@co.grays-harbor.wa.us.  Joining Nancy Grace today Jamie Jo Hiles, former foster Mother    Sarah Ford - Legal Director, South Carolina Victim Assistance Network, SCvanLegal.org,  Former Prosecutor focusing on Crimes Against Women and Children, Facebook: "SCVAN Legal Services Program", Adjunct Professor, Claflin University & South Carolina State University Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA), DrBethanyMarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills) Karen L. Smith - Forensic Expert, Lecturer at the University of Florida, Host of Shattered Souls Podcast, @KarensForensic, barebonesforensic.com Stephanie Pagones - Crime Reporter, Fox News Digital, Twitter: @steph_pagones  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Producer Lou DiVizio digs through the controversy surrounding a new committee at the state's Children Youth and Families Department. He asks Sec. Barbara Vigil why the first two meetings of the steering committee were been closed to the public, and how she plans to help the department regain community trust. Plus, Lou catches up with the watchdog group New Mexico Foundation for Open Government to ask about this particular situation, and the work it's been doing for years to push CYFD to be more transparent. Host: Lou DiVizio Guests: Barbara Vigil, Secretary, New Mexico Children Youth & Families Department Melanie Majors, interim executive director, New Mexico Foundation for Open Government For More Information: New CYFD Committee Meetings Not Open to the Public – Albuquerque Journal Law Firm Calls CYFD Out For Lack of Transparency - KRQE CYFD Eroding Credibility by Hiding Outside Evaluation – Albuquerque Journal New Mexico Foundation for Open Government --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nmif/message

There are more questions than answers in the case of a missing former foster child from Grays Harbor County. Five-year-old Oakley Carlson has been unaccounted for since February of last year. Police say her parents aren't cooperating with the investigation. Oakley's former foster mom questions why Oakley was sent back to live with her parents after more than two years in foster care. The governor's office and the Department of Children Youth and Families won't answer questions about the case citing privacy laws and the ongoing law enforcement investigation.

Welcome to the First Presbyterian Church, New Bern Podcast! Join Paul and Anna each Sunday evening as they chat about upcoming church events, the week's sermon, and fun facts about the church. In today's episode, Paul-Scott is joined by our new director of children, youth, and family ministry, Catherine Campbell. The conversation is followed by the prayers, music, and sermon from Sunday's virtual service. Recorded live each week at First Pres in beautiful historic downtown New Bern, North Carolina. First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, North Carolina, established in 1817. A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Building community, transforming lives, engaging the world. See more at https://www.firstpresnb.org Follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/firstpresnb Watch our virtual service each week at https://youtube.com/channel/UCKw0GnheJfOUlVv_g5bBrEw Permission to podcast/stream live music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-701790 and CCLI 3202763. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast/stream recorded music from artist.io

Michigan's Children President & CEO Matt Gillard sat down with former State Treasurer Nick Khouri to discuss the most recent state tax proposals under debate in Lansing, and the potential impact on state revenues and future investments in programs serving children, youth and families . Tune in to hear them breakdown the EITC, Pension Tax, and a possible General Income Tax Cut, and what advocates need to know to continue championing better services for our kids and families!

Rep. Lisa Callan co-chairs the Legislature's Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group. She sits on the House Children, Youth, and Families Committee. Are you seeing a pattern here? If you're a child, a youth, or a member of a family, chances are excellent Lisa has sponsored successful legislation during her time in the House that makes your life better. Stick around for a half hour and get acquainted with someone who plays an important role in your life, whether you know it or not.

"STAGES OF FAITH" Kids Ministry Coffee Break 5: There are 6 stages of faith, according to James Fowler. People from one stage may have trouble understanding someone in the next stage. They will almost certainly NOT understand someone more than one stage away. It's not a hierarchy. Rather than try to measure up…this is a way to understand why we might misunderstand one another. Stage 1: preschool-aged, usually. They need concrete symbols and stories. Object lessons will NOT connect with stage 1 kids. Trying to say that “Jesus is the rock” will just lead to confusion. They may nod and say they understand, because they want to be approved and agreeable, but they don't get it, friends. Stage 2: school-aged. They deal in strong beliefs about right/wrong. Also, God is going to look and act like a human being. This is the old man in the sky stage. That's all they can really grasp. The idea of spirit is just not going to connect. https://ministry-to-children.com/bible-verses-about-children/ Stage 3: begins with adolescence and large percentage of people remain here throughout their life: there's conformity here. Youth will know what they need to conform with for your approval, so they will. They will understand the overall version of the faith story as your church presents it. They will be agreeable to that as their identity as a Christian and conform with those values, more or less. https://youthgroupministry.com/ Stage 4: begins with early adults and most will remain in this stage throughout life. People here tend to take personal responsibility for beliefs, values, systems of meaning, and commitments. Many times, they will claim their own by stepping out of or away from what they were asked to conform with. They MUST do this, friends. They need to let go of what they were given so that they can find what they claim for themselves. It's such a joy to be a safe person they can do this with. Don't worry when they reject the version of faith they've been given. This is maturity in progress and they just need you as a safe person they can talk with as they find their way—not to guide them, but to be a non-judging person whom they can come to, ask questions, and be honest with. If you don't do it, they'll find someone else who will. Stage 5: Conjunctive — It's rare that anyone is in stage 5. This is where we can acknowledge paradoxes in our faith experience. We will critically reflect upon our faith. The ability to see the validity of other people's experiences and faith expressions will come here. They will also realize that truth is bigger than any one particular perspective. Stage 6: very rare — this is where people will live their lives with genuine compassion and love for all people of all faiths, all places, and all perspectives. There will not be energy invested in division or defensiveness with perspective here. If this interests you, google it and read up. If this doesn't interest you, then just know it's normal for people to not all be looking at faith and life through the same lens. Knowing your people—both students and their parents and fellow church members and from what stage they might be operating is extremely helpful when you encounter some resistance in what you're trying to accomplish. We're meant to be diverse here. Different is good. It'd be ideal to have a crew of people you work with who are in different stages. They will help your ministry be well-rounded and able to reach a larger group of people. https://ministry-to-children.com/best-childrens-bibles/ Enjoy the process and don't let confusion demand too much of your time. Roll on, keep going, and trust that the Holy Spirit is doing the work in people's hearts even when their mind doesn't seem to connect to what you're doing. https://sundayschool.store/collections/easter-curriculum-for-childrens-ministry

Imagine what the world would be like if we truly walked in empathy in our daily actions and interactions. Are there practical ways we can promote kindness and empathy in each other, in the upcoming generation, and in society in general? Dr. Michele Borba would answer this question with an enthusiastic “yes!” This week, renowned … Continue reading Children, youth, empathy & thriving with Michele Borba →