55 Best Child Welfare Podcasts

1. The Imprint Weekly

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The Imprint Weekly Podcast offers listeners a regular review of news and trends in America's child welfare and juvenile justice systems, along with other critical services for youth and families. Join Imprint Senior Editor John Kelly for a discussion of the week's major headlines, plus interviews with leaders in the field.more Host John Kelly
Producer/Network The Imprint
Email ****@imprintnews.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Destiny Jackson
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 47Facebook 8KTwitter 7.9K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Forgotten Podcast

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We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!more Host Jami Kaeb
Producer/Network The Forgotten Initiative
Email ****@theforgotteninitiative.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Jonathan Brush, Renaut van der Riet +16 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 555 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Wards of the State

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Hosted by Karlos Dillard — author, speaker, and outspoken foster care advocate — this powerful podcast pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities of the foster care and adoption systems. Each week, Karlos sits down with former foster youth and adoptees to share raw, unfiltered stories of resilience, survival, and truth. With his background in entertainment and production, Karlos brings a unique blend of depth, authenticity, and unexpected humor to each episode. Expect real conversations that are eye-opening, moving, and even laugh-out-loud at times...more Producer/Network Dillard Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Shanae, Priscilla +8 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 94 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Fostering Voices Podcast

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A Foster Arizona podcast featuring Authentic Conversations with Real People talking all things Foster Care and beyond. Hosted by Kim and Brian Vehon.
Hosts Kimberly Vehon, Brian Vehon
Producer/Network Foster Arizona
Email ****@fosteringvoices.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Leah, Brian +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 31Twitter 1KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

5. Overloaded: Understanding Neglect

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Overloaded: Understanding Neglect aspires to build a shared understanding of neglect, its underlying root causes, and how they overload families with stress. Neglect is a complex and wicked problem, but it's one that we believe is preventable if we work together to reimagine how we support families overloaded by stress. Neglect is a public health crisis, as it's the most common reason that children are separated from their families by the government...more Producer/Network Institute for Child and Family Well-being
Email ****@childrenswi.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Shary Tran, Tori Brasher-Weathers +19 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 81 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Fostering the Future Podcast

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A show about all things child welfare, dependency, adoption and foster care. Your hosts, Jack & Cat are veterans in the world of child welfare and excited to spend a little time each week chatting about how we can all do something to help kids in care.more Hosts Jack Fostermom, Mac Mama, Cat, Nichole Perez
Producer/Network Fostering the Future Podcast
Email ****@fosteringthefuturepodcast.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 68Facebook 429Instagram 3.4K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since May 2021 Get Email Contact

7. Seen Out Loud

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Seen Out Loud is a show about disrupting the child welfare system by the simple act of seeing families in their full humanity. Seeing people for who they truly are, and learning from their stories, offers new perspectives and compelling insights that can lead to radical transformation of America's foster care system. Listen with us to families as they share deeply personal stories about their experiences with the child welfare system. Hear them express how the moments they were finally seen and valued shaped the trajectories of their lives...more Producer/Network Institute for Family
Email ****@chsnc.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Fostering Change

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Fostering Change with Rob Scheer Hosted by Comfort Cases founder Rob Scheer, this inspiring podcast shares powerful stories of resilience, compassion, and community. Each week, Rob sits down with guests who are making a difference in the foster care system — from former foster youth and foster parents to advocates, authors, and celebrities whose lives have been touched by foster care. With warmth, humor, and heart, Rob leads conversations that remind us all how dignity, hope, and love can change a child's life forever...more Host Rob Scheer
Email ****@comfortcases.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests David Sussillo, Jennifer Griffith +22 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 6.7KTwitter 902Instagram 6.9K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. One in Ten

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The award-winning One in Ten podcast, now in its eighth season, is powered and produced by National Children's Alliance (NCA) . This social science podcast was first launched on May 2, 2019, after our host, NCA CEO, and podcast enthusiast Teresa Huizar, couldn't find any shows that were directly linked to child abuse and the latest science surrounding the issue. Teresa wanted to create a go-to resource for child abuse professionals, giving them access to the brightest minds dealing with the problem of child abuse...more Host Teresa Huizar
Producer/Network National Children's Alliance
Email ****@nca-online.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, Dr. Lindsay Druskin-Grimes +8 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 39Facebook 544 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The Children's Law Podcast

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Welcome to the Children's Law Podcast brought to you by True North Child Advocates. Our goal is to empower children's lawyers to help abused and neglected children get home faster. Listen as we discuss practical tips, our unique permanency-focused practice philosophy, and topics of interest for any child welfare professional working to improve outcomes for kids.more Host Angela Haney Orkin
Producer/Network True North Child Advocates
Email ****@childrenslaw.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

11. The Social Work Lens

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The Social Work Lens podcast focuses on social work & child welfare topics, and brings you the voices of youth, caregivers, social workers, and subject matter experts. Follow along and join the Training & Coaching Specialists at the University of Vermont's Child Welfare Training Partnership (CWTP) as they bring you interviews on all things child welfare. Find show notes & transcripts @ https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/ Follow us on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworklens/more Host Kate Cunningham
Producer/Network Vermont CWTP
Email ****@uvm.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Deputy Commissioner Aryka Radke, Dr. Sherri Simmons-Horton +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. CASCW podcast

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The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) is committed to connecting child welfare professionals to relevant and accessible training resources. We are excited to bring you the latest in research, policy, and practice via podcasts. This channel will cover a wide range of topics and will feature interviews with researchers, policy makers, frontline child welfare workers, community members, and many others. If you would like a transcript of any of our podcasts, please visit our website podcast page: https://cascw.umn.edu/podcasts/.more Producer/Network Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare
Email ****@umn.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 2.7KTwitter 2K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

13. Navigating Child Welfare | CPS, Foster Care, Family Court, Adoption, Mandated Reporter, Burnout, Joy

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Are you struggling to keep good child welfare staff and volunteers? Are they drowning in alphabet soup, unclear timelines, fuzzy roles, and 'who does what' confusion? Does attending court hearings cause anxiety in staff and families? You are not by yourself. When people talk about the foster care system they often describe it as broken, confusing, and frustrating. It's why I'm so excited to introduce a podcast that will help staff and volunteers see the big picture of child welfare, lessen anxiety, and provide tips on how to connect with partners in the child welfare system...more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Steve Gonyea, Steve Goneya +4 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Community In-Site

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Community In-site is about the family well-being movement. Hosts Tecoria Jones and Elliott Hinkle bring their lived expertise with the child welfare system as well as their professional insights to each episode. We'll be talking to leaders, advocates, and community members who are working from the grassroots to the grasstops on strategies to invest in the well-being of families and communities in order to prevent child welfare involvement.  The show will feature stories and lessons from community sites (featuring Thriving Families, Safer Children sites) that make the family well-being movem..more Producer/Network Proximity Design Studio & 14th Street Studios
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Angela Burton, Toia Potts +9 more
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15. CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers

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This continuing education podcast connects CASA volunteers with engaging and relevant training designed to help strengthen advocacy for children and families. Each short, dynamic episode features informative discussions with subject matter experts exploring topics connected to child welfare and best practices for CASA advocacy. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s) in their personal capacity and are not the official policy or position of Texas CASA.more Host Margaret Halpin
Producer/Network Texas CASA
Email ****@texascasa.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ellen DaSilva, Shelton Pellum +9 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 18.3KTwitter 2.5KInstagram 5K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Resilient Voices & Beyond

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Resilient Voices & Beyond is a podcast that amplifies the voices of those who were once silenced and aims to empower a new generation of foster care alum leaders. Through conversations with community partners, leaders, advocates, and activists, this podcast educates listeners on reforms, policies, and advocacy related to foster care, adoption, kinship, CCIs, JJ, and the child welfare system. The podcast challenges stigmas and labels surrounding these topics and creates a dialogue on reform and advocacy that is already happening or needs to happen...more Producer/Network Michael D. Davis-Thomas Aka MDDTSpeaks
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Nathaniel Williams, Aiden Abruzzino +11 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. In Case You Forget

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You're a foster care caseworker working inside the child welfare system, carrying the emotional weight of decisions you have no control over. You manage a full caseload, walk into court hearings and removals, respond to crisis calls, and leave the office feeling scattered, guilty, or numb while quietly wondering how long you can keep showing up.Through honest stories from the field and practical guidance, hosts Jami Kaeb and Jamie Finn offer hope-filled encouragement and support for the emotional and spiritual realities of child welfare work so you can stay in this calling long-term without ..more Producer/Network The Forgotten Initiative
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. By Their Side: Advocating for Children in Foster Care

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Welcome to the By Their Side Podcast, where we explore the intricacies of foster care and child welfare advocacy through candid discussions with industry professionals and people with lived experience. Join your host, Micaela Tracy, as we delve into topics such as trauma, attachment, and effective advocacy strategies. Produced in collaboration with Voices for CASA Children, each episode offers invaluable insights and perspectives to empower and inform. Join us as we journey alongside those dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.more Producer/Network Micaela Tracy
Email ****@voicesforcasachildren.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Tori Hope Petersen, Jason Lewis +1 more
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19. Change The Story

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Change the Story Podcast — where we bring real stories from those who know the child welfare system best. We aim to give a voice to the silenced, exposing the truth, raising awareness, changing the narrative, and fostering true hope.more Producer/Network Fostering Change WA
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Rep. Alicia Rule, Jyasmine Lane +16 more
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20. The Aging Out Podcast

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This monthly podcast series, hosted by the Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice & Research at the University of Pennsylvania, explores resources and strategies that are effective in helping older youth in foster care prepare for aging out of the system and transitioning into adulthood. The Field Center's Aging Out Podcast is funded in part by a generous grant from the University of Pennsylvania's Trustees' Council of Penn Women. To support our podcast, go to www.fieldcenteratpenn.org and click on 'Support Us'. Thank you!more Hosts Lynn Tonini, Kate Greco, Sabrina Vargas
Producer/Network Aging Out Institute
Email ****@sp2.upenn.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Greg Rapport, Lee Marshall +14 more
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21. Un-Parented

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Welcome to 'Un-Parented,' where the untold stories of the foster care system come to light. I'm your host, Mona Rene, with over two decades of experience in the Child welfare. I've seen the inner workings, the successes, but more often, the hidden struggles of a system that may do more harm than good. Each week, we'll dive deep into the raw and uncensored stories from my personal experiences, as well as candid conversations with former foster care children and fellow workers. These are the voices that are rarely heard, the stories that need to be told...more Producer/Network Mona
Recent Guest Cole Williams
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22. Children's Commission Conversations

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The Conversations podcast features informal discussions with experts focused on key topics in child welfare. Each episode offers education and practice tips designed to inform and support judges, attorneys, and others who serve Texas children, youth, and families experiencing the child welfare system. While episodes are geared towards judicial and legal audiences, they are available to anyone who may be interested.more Producer/Network Texas Children's Commission
Email ****@txcourts.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Amy Clynes, Ali Vasquez +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. Laughing Through The Struggles

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We're two social workers—Beth and George—sharing our experiences, debunking myths about our profession, and providing a glimpse into what child welfare really involves. From advocating for families to tackling the misconceptions about our roles, we're here to bring you insights sprinkled with humor and real-life stories.Whether you're in the field, a parent, or just curious about what we do, there's something for you...more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Beth, George
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24. Foster Care Uncovered

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The Truth from the Frontline.No filter, no spin, no hiding. The stories behind the headlines, the truths behind the system - exposing, confronting, and moving foster care forward.Hosted by Sarah Anderson, CEO of FosterWiki & Co-founder of the NFCQ and Louise Allen, Bestselling Author & Founder of Spark Sisterhood.All views shared in this podcast reflect the personal opinions of the hosts alone. They are not intended as factual assertions about any person or organisation, nor do they represent the views of any employer or professional body.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Nana Abbey-Hagen, Dr Joe Hanley
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25. Radio Kempe

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Radio Kempe is here to connect you with the information you need to tackle current issues. Join us as we talk about difficult topics. Help us as we test assumptions to challenge traditional ways of thinking. Get curious, tune in, and join us on the journey to prevent child abuse and neglect every month of the year! Do you have a topic that you would like to hear on Radio Kempe? Email us at ****@ucdenver.edu.more Producer/Network The Kempe Center
Email ****@ucdenver.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jenelle Goodrich, Dr. Antonia Chiesa
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 524 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. The upEND Podcast

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We can build a society where children and families are strengthened and supported, not surveilled and separated. The upEND Podcast illustrates that the 'child welfare' system is beyond reform and needs to be abolished. The only solution to ending the harm of what we name the family policing system is a fundamental reimagining of the way society cares for children and families.more Producer/Network upEND Movement
Email ****@upendmovement.org
Recent Guests Dinah Ortiz, Roxanna Asgarian +2 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Partnership Connections

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The Learning Partnership for Children's Services at Rhode Island College has launched the Partnership Connections podcast!LPCS is a partnership between RIC and the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, & Families (DCYF) to support ongoing training needs, capacity building, and the internship to employment pipeline for public child welfare in Rhode Island. The podcast is centered around Child Welfare training and educational topics all with the goal of helping to support those already working in, or with an interest in working in child welfare...more Producer/Network sbrajer
Recent Guests Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Dr. Kristin Scaplen +10 more
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28. 3,000 Good Things

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The 3,000 Good Things podcast shares short stories that highlight the GOOD things happening with Child Welfare front line staff throughout the state of Ohio. Each episode will leave you feeling inspired and more equipped to engage with families in a meaningful and transformational way! PACT, Practice in Action Together, is Ohio's Shared Practice Model dedicated to Elevate Healing and Build Relationships. You can learn more about PACT here: https://www.pcsao.org/programs-events/pact/more Producer/Network Good Things Podcast
Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Torn: A Podcast About Racial Disparities in the Child Welfare System

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This podcast explores the inequities present in the existing child welfare system. Our hosts, Sonia Johnson, Esq. and Classie Colinet, Esq. have over 15 years combined working as defense attorneys in the child welfare system. Their goals are to advocate for the complete overhaul of the current system, provide advocates with tools that can help them better advocate for families, and provide parents who are currently caught up in the system with information to help level the playing field.more Get Email Contact

30. The Small Town Social Workers

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The Small Town Social Worker's Podcast, hosted by Nathanael Ferguson, LMSW and Kathleen Maynard, MSW, dives into crucial topics within the Child Welfare System. Through a blend of professional insights, personal experiences, and practical knowledge, the podcast offers invaluable support to individuals and families navigating topics within the Child Welfare system. Each episode tackles issues such as advocacy, resources, and challenges faced by the hosts, as social workers and as parents, aiming to empower listeners with information and strategies for positive change.more Get Email Contact

31. Academy i3 Podcast

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The Academy i3 Podcast is a series of podcasts where we lead with open hearts and open minds to Inspire, Inquire, and Impact the workforce. On each episode, join Charlie Rodnuson, Practice Coach for the CWDS (Child Welfare Development Services) program, as he talks with special guests on experiences and conversations that transform the heart, mind, and practice. This podcast is produced by the Academy for Professional Excellence, a project of San Diego State University School of Social Work. Hosted, produced, and edited by Charlie Rodnuson. Logo by Michael Eakes.more Producer/Network Academy for Professional Excellence
Email ****@sdsu.edu
Recent Guests Jesse Greenfield, Courtney Ketcham +12 more
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. WonkCast: People Power Policy

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Conversations with Child Welfare Wonk Founder & President Zach Laris, spotlighting the people, ideas, and tensions shaping child and family policy. www.childwelfarewonk.com
Email ****@substack.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. David Anderson, Wendell Primus +7 more
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33. Mountains Meet Families

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Mountains Meet Families is a podcast amplifying the real voices of foster, adoptive, and kinship families across West Virginia. Hosted by West Virginia Fostering Together, each episode features honest conversations, practical guidance, and shared experiences from caregivers, professionals, and advocates navigating the child welfare system. Centered on connection, support, and resilience, this podcast exists to remind families they are not alone and were never meant to do this work in isolation.more Email ****@wvfosterparents.org
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34. The Secure Start® Podcast

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In the same way that a secure base is the springboard for the growth of the child, knowledge of past endeavours and lessons learnt are the springboard for growth in current and future endeavours. If we do not revisit the lessons of the past we are doomed to relearning them over and over again, with the result that we may never really achieve a greater potential...more Recent Guests Nimali Kumari, Emma Higgs +7 more
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35. Sunrise and Beyond

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As the sun rises, so does hope.Welcome to Sunrise & Beyond, the podcast from Sunrise Children's Services.At Sunrise, we believe every new day brings new opportunities to change the lives of children and families. And beyond the headlines... beyond the statistics... and beyond the challenges... are the people who are shaping the future of child welfare.Join us as we sit down with the leaders, innovators, advocates and changemakers whose vision and compassion are transforming lives and strengthening families.more Producer/Network Dr. Terry Brooks
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36. CASA Delaware Live

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CASA Delaware Live podcasts are designed to be short continuing education episodes that provide CASA Volunteers opportunities to expand their knowledge in child welfare and strengthen advocacy for the children we serve.more Host CASA Delaware Live!
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Facebook 1.7KTwitter 150Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

37. Navigating DCPP: Your Rights, Your Voice with Gene

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Navigating the DCPP Maze with Gene is your go-to resource for understanding the complexities of child protection cases in New Jersey. Hosted by Alvin Eugene Richards, III, Esq.—an Associate at the Williams Law Group—this podcast breaks down legal processes, explores real-world cases, and provides essential guidance for families navigating Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) matters.Whether you're facing an unexpected DCPP investigation, fighting for your parental rights, or preparing for an appeal, Gene is here to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to protect your..more Email ****@awilliamslawgroup.com
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38. From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus

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This is Susan Chesnutt of The Chesnutt Law Firm. This is my podcast From Foster Care to Family Law: A Child Welfare Focus. I was raised in the foster care system, I was a child abuse investigator for the Department of Children and Families, and now I am an attorney practicing family law where my passion is to focus on the best interests of the children involved. In my podcast, I will be meeting industry experts exploring the seemingly impossible scenarios that families often struggle to manage. Each episode will include insights and concepts from professionals that deal with these issues.more Host Susan Chesnutt
Email ****@thechesnuttlawfirm.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Steven Bryant, Olivia St. Clair Long +1 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 2.9KInstagram 428 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

39. Optimistic Voices

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Vital voices in the fields of global health, global child welfare reform and family separation, and those intent on conducting ethical missions in low resource communities and developing nations. Join our hosts as they engage in conversations with diverse guests from across the globe, sharing optimistic views, experiences, and suggestions for better and best practices as they discuss these difficult topics.more Hosts Melody Curtiss, Laura Horvath, Yasmine Vaughan, Emmanuel Nabieu
Producer/Network Helping Children Worldwide; Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel M. Nabieu, Yasmine Vaughan, Melody Curtiss
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. Rebecca Nhep, Elli Oswald +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

40. DCF on the Air

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DCF on the Air is a monthly podcast about the transformation of New Jersey's child welfare system and the work of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families to realize their vision, that all New Jerseyans -- children and families -- are safe, healthy and connected.more Producer/Network New Jersey DCF
Email ****@dcf.nj.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer, Rachel Helt +5 more
Apple Rating 3.3/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. Child Welfare Leaders

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Welcome to Child Welfare Leaders Podcast, a unapologetic conversation designed to openly discuss issues in child welfare that challenge the status quo. Conversations will empower you in whatever capacity your role is, reignite your passion, give you strategies to lead change right where you are. I will share my insight, expertise, and bring along empowering guests to share how you can be the change and lead change because REAL CHANGE starts with you. Subscribe!Email inquiries, questions, or feedback to ****@gmail.comJoin our podcast Facebook Group: Child Welfare Leaders Collectivemore Producer/Network Cherish Fields
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

42. Candid Conversations in Child Welfare

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(CITI) brings a modern mash-up of child welfare best practices, experiential and simulated learning, evidence-based tools, cross-sector collaboration, and technology innovation to move child welfare practice to the next level. As we journey forward, we will share our experiences and lean on allies that bring different perspectives and new findings in our new Podcast series, Candid Conversations in Child Welfare. Candid Conversations is a series grounded in authenticity and being real about the complexities of our profession.more Email ****@citi-us.com
Facebook 314Twitter 307Instagram 74 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

43. Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota Podcasts

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Featuring Minnesota state and national child welfare news, interviews, and analysis from Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota.
Producer/Network Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 771Twitter 323 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

44. The 'F' Word: Foster Care

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From Families' Anchor, join us as we navigate through the Child Welfare system. Hear stories from parents, Parent Navigators, service providers, attorneys, judges, the Department, family & friends, foster parents, and more. Come be part of the positive conversation and change of Child Welfare to a family well-being system.more Producer/Network Families' Anchor
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 189Twitter 9 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

45. Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us

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A podcast by the SMU Child Advocacy Clinic created to raise awareness regarding the child welfare system while giving youth who aged out a voice to transform itIf you are a former foster child who aged out of the system and want to share your story, email us at ****@gmail.com! You deserve to be heard.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SMU or the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundationmore Producer/Network SMU Child Advocacy Clinic
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 170Twitter 115 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

46. The Future Effect

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The Future Effect is a weekly podcast bringing you the latest news and updates in Florida's child welfare system.Politics is a scary word - but it doesn't have to be. Hosts Danielle and Joe will take you with them as they traverse the halls of the state capitol, take a deep dive into policy and legislation affecting Florida's children, and chat with some folks dedicated to making positive change in the sunshine state. This podcast is brought to you by the Future Effect political committee.more Producer/Network The Future Effect
Email ****@futureeffect.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 300Twitter 92Instagram 170 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

47. Child Welfare Chronicles

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Join host Vernita and Kristy, as they share their passion for child welfare and discuss all things related to working in the child welfare field. Each episode will also break down a specific topic related to child welfare. Interested in disproportionality in the system or want to know more about foster care? This podcast will take a look at these topics, plus much more! Please subscribe! Feel free to reach out for more information or questions at ****@gmail.commore Producer/Network Vernita & Kristy
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 9Instagram 116 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

48. CASA on the MOVE: Conversations about the Child Welfare System in Montgomery County

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This podcast connects community members, present and future CASA Advocates, and anyone interested in child welfare, with knowledge and ways to strengthen advocacy for children in the foster care system in Montgomery County.more Producer/Network Nancy Ayre
Email ****@alabamacasa.org
Facebook 573Twitter 598Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

49. Child Welfare Information Gateway

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The Child Welfare Information Gateway Podcast shares the innovations, lessons, and perspectives from those working to improve child welfare system. Our mission is to help adoption, foster care, and child safety caseworkers by exploring new ideas and practices making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families. Child Welfare Information Gateway is a service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.more Producer/Network A service of the Children's Bureau, ACF/HHS
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 34.1KTwitter 5.6K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Aug 2016 Get Email Contact

50. The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast

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🎙 The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast shares honest conversations about foster care adoption. Hosted by Marcy Bursac, adoptive mom of siblings, author, and foster care adoption advocate, this show features adoptive parents, adoptees, adults who aged out of foster care, child welfare professionals, and allies from workplaces, schools, and faith communities. Each episode offers the kind of candid conversation prospective adoptive parents often wish they could have—the same conversations that once happened in my living room before the pandemic. 🔗 FosterCareAdoption.orgmore Host Marcy Bursac
Producer/Network Marcy Bursac, Adoptive Mom & Founder of The Forgotten Adoption Option
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Deborah Olivia Farmer, Tiffany +16 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Instagram 903 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

51. NSPCC Learning Podcast

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Welcome to the NSPCC Learning Podcast - a series of episodes that cover a range of child protection issues to inform, create debate and tell you about the work we do to keep children safe. At the heart of every episode is the child's voice and how what they tell us informs the work we do. If you are looking for more safeguarding and child protection training, information and resources, please visit our NSPCC Learning website. Intro/outro music is Lights by Sappheiros [ http://goo.gl/YmnOAx ]more Host George Linfield
Producer/Network NSPCC Learning
Email ****@nspcc.org.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jennifer Dixon, Jo Grace +27 more
Apple Reviews 26Facebook 404.1KTwitter 13.9K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

52. Together with Safeguarding Children

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Join Willow and the team of consultants at Safeguarding Children as they bring some of the 'hard to talk about' safeguarding and child protection topics to the table with the hope of inspiring listeners to have similar conversations in their communities.more Producer/Network Willow Duffy
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53. A Home and Healing for Every Child

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'A Home and Healing For Every Child' is an Adopt Change podcast where we host conversations with global thought leaders, experts and individuals with lived experience on topics including foster and kinship care, adoption, child welfare, trauma and healing. Adopt Change is a not-for-profit organisation founded to ensure A Home for Every Child and healing for those who have experienced trauma. We believe that every child has the right to grow up in a safe, nurturing and permanent family home, and that all families need the appropriate supports for children to thrive.more Hosts Melissa Doyle, Zufi Emerson
Producer/Network Adopt Change
Email ****@melissadoyle.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jasmin Tarasin, Clare Lewis +1 more
Apple Reviews 7Facebook 18.8KTwitter 7.3KInstagram 9.1K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

54. James Bell Associates

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The James Bell Associates podcast explores perspectives and approaches to improve the health and well-being of children, families, and communities through evaluation. Listen in as researchers and practitioners discuss evaluation and research topics with an emphasis on child welfare, child and family development, and tribal evaluation.more Producer/Network James Bell Associates
Email ****@jbassoc.com
Recent Guests Katelynn Jarrells, Naomi Reddish +16 more
Apple Rating 4/5 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

55. Making the Tough Call

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This podcast seeks to educate professionals who have legal and ethical obligations to report suspicions of child maltreatment to child protective services. This podcast explores thorny issues central to the challenging experiences of mandated reporters. For more information about mandated reporting, check out https://www.makingthetoughcall.infomore Host Kathryn Krase
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