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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.
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- 1 weeks ago39 min
Beyond the Checkup: Youth Voices on Health & Rights in Foster Care
Dr. Barbara Frankowski is our interviewer and was a primary care pediatrician in the Burlington area for over 30 years. She particularly enjoyed working with adolescents and school nurses. Currently retired from clinical work, she remains active at VCHIP, helping to promote excellent healthcare for children and adolescents entering foster care. Manny McNamara is a former foster youth and an important member of youth leadership programming to inform systems for improvement. Hanna Blankenship: Hanna is a former foster youth passionate about advocacy, storytelling, and creating space for young people feel seen, heard, and supported. She believes in the power of sharing lived experiences to challenge assumptions and create meaningful change. Episode webpage: https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/
- May 27, 202633 min
Foster Care to Prison Pipeline Part 3: Jaylyn
Welcome to the conclusion of our series on the Foster Care to Prison Pipeline. In this episode, we are joined by Jaylyn Van Fossen, who was previously in the foster care system in Vermont and currently a Social Work student, to discuss the barriers, needs, and hope for change centered on their lived experience and knowledge. Show notes & Transcripts @ https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/ Follow us on IG @thesocialworklens
- May 1, 202643 min
Foster Care to Prison Pipeline Part 2: Vermont's System
In this episode we will be continuing our discussion of the Foster Care to Prison Pipeline, focusing in on this system as it pertains to Vermont. This will be a discussion with two extremely knowledgeable individuals from the Department for Children and Families, Family Service Division; Deputy Commissioner Aryka Radke and Adolescent Services Unit Director Lindy Boudreau. Show notes & Transcripts available at https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/ Follow us on IG @thesocialworklens
- Apr 3, 202631 min
Foster Care to Prison Pipeline Part 1: Dr. Sherri Simmons-Horton
In this episode, Mackenzie Leonard interviews Dr. Sherri Simmons-Horton about her incredible work around what is being referred to as "The Foster Care to Prison Pipeline". In part one of this three-part series Mackenzie will explore the national trends and outcomes that Dr. Sherri has found, as well as her professional findings in regard to harm prevention and mitigating factors that social workers can practice now. Later on in the series, Mackenzie will sit down with leaders from Vermont to discuss how Vermont is noticing these impacts and what is being done locally to support youth and families. Finally, in our last episode of the series, Mackenzie will talk with a very special returning guest. Transcript & show notes available @ https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/
- Jan 16, 202646 min
Vermont Resource Spotlight on Camp Outright!
Within the quiet rolling hills of Vermont exists a sanctuary like no other. A space where love, community, self-discovery, acceptance, and belonging hangs in the air and on every proudly hung flag notifying everyone "You are exactly where and who you should be" Listen in as Chynah and Emma Makdessi, director of camp programs at Outright Vermont talk about Camp Outright, how and when to apply for your camper, and why you should send your LGBTQ camper to summer camp this year! Transcripts & show notes @ https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/ Follow us on IG @thesocialworklens
- Dec 19, 202546 min
Re-examining the Narrative Around Adoption: A Conversation with Chithra Jeyram
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- Dec 5, 202529 min
What is “Anti-Adopterism” with Dr. Seungmi Laura Cho
Adoption is complicated. In this episode, Dr. Seungmi Laura Cho, a critical qualitative researcher, reflects on her experience researching Korean Adoptees and her work with “Anti-Adopterism”. Transcripts & Show Notes @ https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/ Follow us on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworklens/
- Nov 19, 202546 min
Food Not Cops with Sam Bliss
Food Not Cops (FNC), a volunteer-run mutual aid effort in Burlington, has served a free daily meal for the last five years. They gather around hot meals cooked by community members and combine relationships and resources to secure whatever people need: clothing, toiletries, medicine, communication devices, camping gear, etc. FNC began at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a partnership between Food Not Bombs Burlington and BTV Copwatch. Food Not Cops has since evolved into a network of neighbors organizing to meet each other’s needs outside of markets and government programs. Join us in this episode as we talk with FNC group member, Dr. Sam Bliss and discuss food insecurity, mutual aid movements, and current pressures facing FNC. Transcript & Show notes @ https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/ Follow us on IG @thesocialworklens
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