From the national to community level, hear how the movement to prioritize family well-being is gaining momentum. In this season finale, three guests give insight on conversations taking place across the country around supporting families and recognizing their value. Jerry Milner, former Associate Commissioner at the Children’s Bureau, shares his perspective on the progress of the child welfare transformation work on a national scale. Sharee Pemberton and Commissioner Hope B. Haywood of a rural county in North Carolina discuss how community leaders can bring about change and build trust through listening to families and meeting them where they are.
Shownotes:
00:01:50 | Meet Jerry Milner, Ph.D., and hear his take on the family well-being movement.
00:09:05 | Matt asks if amends are necessary for the child and family well-being movement to advance.
00:09:50 | Matt reflects on his conversation with Jerry and expands on the idea of how professionals and organizations within the child welfare system can make amends with children and families.
00:12:13 | To demonstrate how the movement is taking shape locally, Matt introduces Sharee Pemberton and County Commissioner Hope Haywood.
00:17:14 | What led Sharee to her work as an advocate for child and family well-being?
00:19:26 | Commissioner Haywood talks about the impact of hearing from Sharee at the County Commissioner meeting.
00:23:00 | Sharee shares her thoughts about the importance of trust and access.
00:26:39 | Commissioner Haywood shares how she is adopting new perspectives by learning more about her community. Sharee reacts to feeling heard.
00:30:00 | Matt shares his final thoughts on this episode conversions and the conclusion of Season 1.
Resources:
Thriving Families, Safer Children: National Partnership to Reinvent Child Welfare Expands | Annie E. Casey Foundation Blog
About Hope B. Haywood: Randolph County Board of Commissioners | Randolph County, NC
About Sharee Pembleton: My Journey to Change Agent by Sharee Pemberton | Smart Start
Randolph Partnership for Children
About Jerry Milner, Ph.D.: About | Public Knowledge
National Family Support Network | Championing Family Support
Communities of Hope
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