We are Children's Division Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/we-are-childrens-division This podcast is about all things Children's Division in Missouri! Learn about Children's Division's mission, involvement in big issues facing child welfare today, and how the division is working hard to better support the children and families in the Show Me State. © 2025 The Missouri Department of Social Services 9fe00ec5-a6a2-505a-816f-8df99d0523b5 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:35:13 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:32:22 -0800 https://dss.mo.gov/cd/ https://img.transistor.fm/pNY_3Ke0KcQLWvIZfkfu3PC8d7aWcTyHTvprHXoqSLY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5MDgwLzE2ODg1/ODc5MzUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg We are Children's Division https://dss.mo.gov/cd/ episodic The Missouri Department of Social Services This podcast is about all things Children's Division in Missouri! Learn about Children's Division's mission, involvement in big issues facing child welfare today, and how the division is working hard to better support the children and families in the Show Me State. This podcast is about all things Children's Division in Missouri. politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety The Missouri Department of Social Services No No Meet Deputy Director of Field Operations Pam Alston 4 4 1 1 Meet Deputy Director of Field Operations Pam Alston full c874dcea-1ad2-456a-b230-c20279c714a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b61e2cf3 Children's Division has a new Deputy Director of Field Operations, Pam Alston. We are so excited to have this new position and Pam to fill it. Pam is enthusiastic about how this new role can support the regions and help improve outcomes for the families and children served by the Children's Division.

Pam has been featured as a guest on past podcasts. In case you missed it, you can hear her introduction as a Regional Director with Lisa Crawford and her story as an adoptive parent on The Call to Foster Podcast. 

]]> Children's Division has a new Deputy Director of Field Operations, Pam Alston. We are so excited to have this new position and Pam to fill it. Pam is enthusiastic about how this new role can support the regions and help improve outcomes for the families and children served by the Children's Division.

Pam has been featured as a guest on past podcasts. In case you missed it, you can hear her introduction as a Regional Director with Lisa Crawford and her story as an adoptive parent on The Call to Foster Podcast. 

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:03:43 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2613 Children's Division has a new Deputy Director of Field Operations, Pam Alston. We are so excited to have this new position and Pam to fill it. Pam is enthusiastic about how this new role can support the regions and help improve outcomes for the families and children served by the Children's Division.

Pam has been featured as a guest on past podcasts. In case you missed it, you can hear her introduction as a Regional Director with Lisa Crawford and her story as an adoptive parent on The Call to Foster Podcast. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No BONUS EPISODE: Meet Interim Children's Division Director Kayla Ueligger 3 3 BONUS EPISODE: Meet Interim Children's Division Director Kayla Ueligger bonus 6fdddec8-c19a-48fa-9e05-da4f70588ed6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eaac0f5d Get to know the Interim Children's Division Director, Kayla Ueligger! Kayla shares her journey to and through Children's Division, her heart for serving others, and her deep and meaningful "why" for doing this work! She has a personal connection to Children's Division and experience on the frontlines of child welfare that informs her day-to-day work. You don't want to miss this episode!

]]> Get to know the Interim Children's Division Director, Kayla Ueligger! Kayla shares her journey to and through Children's Division, her heart for serving others, and her deep and meaningful "why" for doing this work! She has a personal connection to Children's Division and experience on the frontlines of child welfare that informs her day-to-day work. You don't want to miss this episode!

]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2992 Get to know the Interim Children's Division Director, Kayla Ueligger! Kayla shares her journey to and through Children's Division, her heart for serving others, and her deep and meaningful "why" for doing this work! She has a personal connection to Children's Division and experience on the frontlines of child welfare that informs her day-to-day work. You don't want to miss this episode!

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No BONUS: Farewell, Darrell 3 3 BONUS: Farewell, Darrell bonus 5fcdc469-6901-4a53-a2ec-5c791aede259 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3602019 All things must come to an end...and with that, what better way to send our host, Darrell, off to his next great adventure but a podcast? In this episode, Darrell shares his hopes for the future of Children's Division and reminds us of the 10 Directives. In true Darrell fashion, prepare yourself for heartfelt words, stories, and an emotional goodbye. 

]]> All things must come to an end...and with that, what better way to send our host, Darrell, off to his next great adventure but a podcast? In this episode, Darrell shares his hopes for the future of Children's Division and reminds us of the 10 Directives. In true Darrell fashion, prepare yourself for heartfelt words, stories, and an emotional goodbye. 

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:08:49 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 4193 All things must come to an end...and with that, what better way to send our host, Darrell, off to his next great adventure but a podcast? In this episode, Darrell shares his hopes for the future of Children's Division and reminds us of the 10 Directives. In true Darrell fashion, prepare yourself for heartfelt words, stories, and an emotional goodbye. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Conversations around Safe Sleep 3 3 9 9 Conversations around Safe Sleep full a6286581-1dd7-4815-890d-d7882fb9d989 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6219bf06 This month we met with Alison Jacobson, the current CEO of First Candle. As a SIDS mom, Alison knows the pain of losing an infant to a sleep-related death firsthand. Also joining us for this conversation was Haylee Musso and Misty Allen from our DSS team. While we cover trend data, experience and other great information, the whole podcast boils down to these two things: 

  1. No two families are the same, so there will never be a "one-size-fits-all" solution to safety
  2. Having the courage to engage in a real conversation about safe sleep could save a life! 


Learn more about First Candle: https://firstcandle.org/ 

]]> This month we met with Alison Jacobson, the current CEO of First Candle. As a SIDS mom, Alison knows the pain of losing an infant to a sleep-related death firsthand. Also joining us for this conversation was Haylee Musso and Misty Allen from our DSS team. While we cover trend data, experience and other great information, the whole podcast boils down to these two things: 

  1. No two families are the same, so there will never be a "one-size-fits-all" solution to safety
  2. Having the courage to engage in a real conversation about safe sleep could save a life! 


Learn more about First Candle: https://firstcandle.org/ 

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:36:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3315 This month we met with Alison Jacobson, the current CEO of First Candle. As a SIDS mom, Alison knows the pain of losing an infant to a sleep-related death firsthand. Also joining us for this conversation was Haylee Musso and Misty Allen from our DSS team. While we cover trend data, experience and other great information, the whole podcast boils down to these two things: 

  1. No two families are the same, so there will never be a "one-size-fits-all" solution to safety
  2. Having the courage to engage in a real conversation about safe sleep could save a life! 


Learn more about First Candle: https://firstcandle.org/ 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Safe Haven Baby Boxes 3 3 8 8 Safe Haven Baby Boxes full 31ba4e6c-baa8-4b28-aab1-7aab3ad07e72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c80f196 Listen in on a conversation with the Founder and current CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Monica Kelsey. Safe Haven Baby Boxes' (SHBB) mission is to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns through education, raising awareness of the safe haven law, and offering the only anonymous option, the Baby Box. Monica talks about how the organization got started, where the idea came from, and the impact of the boxes across the United States. Currently, Missouri has one box in Mehlville, MO, and several other Missouri communities trying to raise the appropriate funding to acquire a box. 

Learn how you, a child welfare worker, can work with SHBB to continue keeping kids safe! 

]]> Listen in on a conversation with the Founder and current CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Monica Kelsey. Safe Haven Baby Boxes' (SHBB) mission is to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns through education, raising awareness of the safe haven law, and offering the only anonymous option, the Baby Box. Monica talks about how the organization got started, where the idea came from, and the impact of the boxes across the United States. Currently, Missouri has one box in Mehlville, MO, and several other Missouri communities trying to raise the appropriate funding to acquire a box. 

Learn how you, a child welfare worker, can work with SHBB to continue keeping kids safe! 

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:03:41 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2477 Listen in on a conversation with the Founder and current CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Monica Kelsey. Safe Haven Baby Boxes' (SHBB) mission is to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns through education, raising awareness of the safe haven law, and offering the only anonymous option, the Baby Box. Monica talks about how the organization got started, where the idea came from, and the impact of the boxes across the United States. Currently, Missouri has one box in Mehlville, MO, and several other Missouri communities trying to raise the appropriate funding to acquire a box. 

Learn how you, a child welfare worker, can work with SHBB to continue keeping kids safe! 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Program Improvement Plan (PIP) 3 3 7 7 Program Improvement Plan (PIP) full 91abf68d-99ce-4f67-beae-d403c4446d96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/286dd012 Ashton Kever hosts this episode with guests Julie Starr and JoDene Bogart. Learn all about the findings of the CFSR and how they are implemented in the Program Improvement Plan (PIP), how that plan is used to make improvements in practice, and a few actionable tips for you to start tweaking your work to better serve the children and families of Missouri. 

]]> Ashton Kever hosts this episode with guests Julie Starr and JoDene Bogart. Learn all about the findings of the CFSR and how they are implemented in the Program Improvement Plan (PIP), how that plan is used to make improvements in practice, and a few actionable tips for you to start tweaking your work to better serve the children and families of Missouri. 

]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2165 Ashton Kever hosts this episode with guests Julie Starr and JoDene Bogart. Learn all about the findings of the CFSR and how they are implemented in the Program Improvement Plan (PIP), how that plan is used to make improvements in practice, and a few actionable tips for you to start tweaking your work to better serve the children and families of Missouri. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No BONUS: SOUND OF HOPE: The Story of Possum Trot 3 3 BONUS: SOUND OF HOPE: The Story of Possum Trot bonus 3ad86d82-2ada-4dcd-bb55-fae615ae7253 https://share.transistor.fm/s/083b3693 The fight for children starts July 4, 2024.

In this bonus episode of the We Are Children's Division Podcast, our hosts are joined by Shasta Miller and Jessica Huckstep, the hosts of the Call to Foster Podcast, and Rebekah Weigel, Writer and Producer of "SOUND OF HOPE: The Story of Possum Trot". Hear from Rebekah about the writing process, the characters, and the true story of Possum Trot, Texas, as well as her experience as a foster parent and social worker. Rebekah has great advice and practical solutions that you need to hear. You don't want to miss this movie - get your tickets today!

Want more information about how you can host a private showing of this film? Learn more on the Angel Studios website.

]]> The fight for children starts July 4, 2024.

In this bonus episode of the We Are Children's Division Podcast, our hosts are joined by Shasta Miller and Jessica Huckstep, the hosts of the Call to Foster Podcast, and Rebekah Weigel, Writer and Producer of "SOUND OF HOPE: The Story of Possum Trot". Hear from Rebekah about the writing process, the characters, and the true story of Possum Trot, Texas, as well as her experience as a foster parent and social worker. Rebekah has great advice and practical solutions that you need to hear. You don't want to miss this movie - get your tickets today!

Want more information about how you can host a private showing of this film? Learn more on the Angel Studios website.

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:28:18 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2731 The fight for children starts July 4, 2024.

In this bonus episode of the We Are Children's Division Podcast, our hosts are joined by Shasta Miller and Jessica Huckstep, the hosts of the Call to Foster Podcast, and Rebekah Weigel, Writer and Producer of "SOUND OF HOPE: The Story of Possum Trot". Hear from Rebekah about the writing process, the characters, and the true story of Possum Trot, Texas, as well as her experience as a foster parent and social worker. Rebekah has great advice and practical solutions that you need to hear. You don't want to miss this movie - get your tickets today!

Want more information about how you can host a private showing of this film? Learn more on the Angel Studios website.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No A Successfully Reunified Parent Shares Her Story 3 3 6 6 A Successfully Reunified Parent Shares Her Story full ef75dcea-9806-4a7b-a788-94031bda2ec3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74fcf9b8 This month, Darrell and Ashton sit down with Crystal Wenger and Katie Murphy. Katie is a parent who successfully reunified with her children. In this episode, she shares her story of overcoming addiction and hard times in order to become the parent her children needed. You'll also hear from Crystal about what Children's Division is working on to create a supportive environment for more families to stay together and reunify. 

]]> This month, Darrell and Ashton sit down with Crystal Wenger and Katie Murphy. Katie is a parent who successfully reunified with her children. In this episode, she shares her story of overcoming addiction and hard times in order to become the parent her children needed. You'll also hear from Crystal about what Children's Division is working on to create a supportive environment for more families to stay together and reunify. 

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:02:29 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2331 This month, Darrell and Ashton sit down with Crystal Wenger and Katie Murphy. Katie is a parent who successfully reunified with her children. In this episode, she shares her story of overcoming addiction and hard times in order to become the parent her children needed. You'll also hear from Crystal about what Children's Division is working on to create a supportive environment for more families to stay together and reunify. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Advice from the Older Youth 3 3 5 5 Advice from the Older Youth full a6d6f94f-0d9b-4779-972f-e20a0458aced https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0add9ee  Ana and "T" share a bit about their stories and the impact foster care has had on their lives. These young adults are passionate and articulate in sharing their advice to those working in the child welfare space. They also talk with Darrell and Rene Brinkman about Child Advocacy Day 2024.  

]]>  Ana and "T" share a bit about their stories and the impact foster care has had on their lives. These young adults are passionate and articulate in sharing their advice to those working in the child welfare space. They also talk with Darrell and Rene Brinkman about Child Advocacy Day 2024.  

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 11:44:53 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3154  Ana and "T" share a bit about their stories and the impact foster care has had on their lives. These young adults are passionate and articulate in sharing their advice to those working in the child welfare space. They also talk with Darrell and Rene Brinkman about Child Advocacy Day 2024.  

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Children's Division Prevention Team 3 3 4 4 Children's Division Prevention Team full f9c1f8bc-7383-4948-a96d-a96364239d2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb9265c2 In this episode, you'll hear from the dedicated Primary Prevention Team at Children's Division. They discuss how they all got started with the division, where their interest sparked in prevention work, and what's going on now with the quickly growing and evolving world of prevention in the division. 

]]> In this episode, you'll hear from the dedicated Primary Prevention Team at Children's Division. They discuss how they all got started with the division, where their interest sparked in prevention work, and what's going on now with the quickly growing and evolving world of prevention in the division. 

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:40:11 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3465 In this episode, you'll hear from the dedicated Primary Prevention Team at Children's Division. They discuss how they all got started with the division, where their interest sparked in prevention work, and what's going on now with the quickly growing and evolving world of prevention in the division. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Child Welfare As Seen on TV 3 3 3 3 Child Welfare As Seen on TV full e8eb095b-f9f8-441d-92bf-bd4a1d7e528a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e7afbe3 In this episode, Darrell and the Deputies react to the portrayal of Child Welfare/Social Workers in the movies! Listen along as they talk about the stereotypes and situations shown in King Richard, Lilo and Stitch, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Instant Family. If you haven't watched these movies, you can find the clips being referenced below. DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the clips or movies being referenced. They are being used for demonstration purposes only.  

King Richard: https://youtu.be/0BhApPQ0AxU?si=dOjr3o6wk3gUhSHB 
Lilo and Stitch: https://youtu.be/f17jPzxwtNI?si=nj3EAX6-wbQyFRHu
Mrs. Doubtfire: https://youtu.be/5BjuZI0G-2I?si=6AkfJndOIzQ3PAGp
Instant Family: https://youtu.be/7-5kYQLJnFw?si=xYOFPuBHUkbI8hLW 

]]> In this episode, Darrell and the Deputies react to the portrayal of Child Welfare/Social Workers in the movies! Listen along as they talk about the stereotypes and situations shown in King Richard, Lilo and Stitch, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Instant Family. If you haven't watched these movies, you can find the clips being referenced below. DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the clips or movies being referenced. They are being used for demonstration purposes only.  

King Richard: https://youtu.be/0BhApPQ0AxU?si=dOjr3o6wk3gUhSHB 
Lilo and Stitch: https://youtu.be/f17jPzxwtNI?si=nj3EAX6-wbQyFRHu
Mrs. Doubtfire: https://youtu.be/5BjuZI0G-2I?si=6AkfJndOIzQ3PAGp
Instant Family: https://youtu.be/7-5kYQLJnFw?si=xYOFPuBHUkbI8hLW 

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3679 In this episode, Darrell and the Deputies react to the portrayal of Child Welfare/Social Workers in the movies! Listen along as they talk about the stereotypes and situations shown in King Richard, Lilo and Stitch, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Instant Family. If you haven't watched these movies, you can find the clips being referenced below. DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to the clips or movies being referenced. They are being used for demonstration purposes only.  

King Richard: https://youtu.be/0BhApPQ0AxU?si=dOjr3o6wk3gUhSHB 
Lilo and Stitch: https://youtu.be/f17jPzxwtNI?si=nj3EAX6-wbQyFRHu
Mrs. Doubtfire: https://youtu.be/5BjuZI0G-2I?si=6AkfJndOIzQ3PAGp
Instant Family: https://youtu.be/7-5kYQLJnFw?si=xYOFPuBHUkbI8hLW 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No 2024 Legislative Session 3 3 2 2 2024 Legislative Session full 66a08e1a-5e12-4f40-9e01-62bf455bdf42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e2309a9 Listen along as Darrell has a conversation with Director Robert Knodell, CFO Pat Luebbering, and Legislative Director Ryan Conway. These four department leaders sit down to discuss what team members can expect this legislative season along with expressing their appreciation to team members for their continued work in empowering Missourians. 

]]> Listen along as Darrell has a conversation with Director Robert Knodell, CFO Pat Luebbering, and Legislative Director Ryan Conway. These four department leaders sit down to discuss what team members can expect this legislative season along with expressing their appreciation to team members for their continued work in empowering Missourians. 

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:33:39 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2288 Listen along as Darrell has a conversation with Director Robert Knodell, CFO Pat Luebbering, and Legislative Director Ryan Conway. These four department leaders sit down to discuss what team members can expect this legislative season along with expressing their appreciation to team members for their continued work in empowering Missourians. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Department of Mental Health Services and Resources 3 3 1 1 Department of Mental Health Services and Resources full af4ef32e-eb08-46e1-992b-01c0ee26554d https://share.transistor.fm/s/99a2acfc Darrell, Danielle, and Ashton speak with Rachel Jones from the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) in this episode. Hear what DMH does for families and how the work they do overlaps with Children's Division's work. Learn how you can get involved and enjoy Rachel's passion as she discusses her big dreams for the future of our work together. 

]]> Darrell, Danielle, and Ashton speak with Rachel Jones from the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) in this episode. Hear what DMH does for families and how the work they do overlaps with Children's Division's work. Learn how you can get involved and enjoy Rachel's passion as she discusses her big dreams for the future of our work together. 

]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3358 Darrell, Danielle, and Ashton speak with Rachel Jones from the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) in this episode. Hear what DMH does for families and how the work they do overlaps with Children's Division's work. Learn how you can get involved and enjoy Rachel's passion as she discusses her big dreams for the future of our work together. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Faith-Based and Community Partnerships 2 2 10 10 Faith-Based and Community Partnerships full 7914ab7a-d1dd-4f81-94d8-92dc06b71fc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed633b55 Listen along as Darrell and Ashton have a conversation with Vickie Stoneberger and a couple of our partners at the Missouri Baptist Children's Home, David Burch and George Fulgham. These passionate gentlemen share how they got involved with charitable work and ministry, the ways they work with Children's Division to support the families and children in their area, and dream big for what connections with Children's Division could look like in the future. You can help be a catalyst in your community by recruiting local faith-based and community organizations in your circuit to partner with Children's Division! 

]]> Listen along as Darrell and Ashton have a conversation with Vickie Stoneberger and a couple of our partners at the Missouri Baptist Children's Home, David Burch and George Fulgham. These passionate gentlemen share how they got involved with charitable work and ministry, the ways they work with Children's Division to support the families and children in their area, and dream big for what connections with Children's Division could look like in the future. You can help be a catalyst in your community by recruiting local faith-based and community organizations in your circuit to partner with Children's Division! 

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3338 Listen along as Darrell and Ashton have a conversation with Vickie Stoneberger and a couple of our partners at the Missouri Baptist Children's Home, David Burch and George Fulgham. These passionate gentlemen share how they got involved with charitable work and ministry, the ways they work with Children's Division to support the families and children in their area, and dream big for what connections with Children's Division could look like in the future. You can help be a catalyst in your community by recruiting local faith-based and community organizations in your circuit to partner with Children's Division! 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No National Adoption Month 2023 2 2 9 9 National Adoption Month 2023 full 3d3d220c-5b29-46c1-bda6-84726041e512 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef6f6237 For National Adoption Month, Deputy Director of Permanency, Angie Swarnes, Vickie Stoneberger and Ashton Kever sit down with representatives from our Family Resource Centers. Lori Ross (FosterAdopt Connect), Heather Craig (Foster Adoptive Care Coalition), and Deanna Alonso (Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association) all share their personal stories with adoption, some information about their organizations and the ways they support the children and families in their areas. There is a lot of great perspectives and information shared during this episode, be sure to tune in! 

]]> For National Adoption Month, Deputy Director of Permanency, Angie Swarnes, Vickie Stoneberger and Ashton Kever sit down with representatives from our Family Resource Centers. Lori Ross (FosterAdopt Connect), Heather Craig (Foster Adoptive Care Coalition), and Deanna Alonso (Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association) all share their personal stories with adoption, some information about their organizations and the ways they support the children and families in their areas. There is a lot of great perspectives and information shared during this episode, be sure to tune in! 

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:49:04 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2656 For National Adoption Month, Deputy Director of Permanency, Angie Swarnes, Vickie Stoneberger and Ashton Kever sit down with representatives from our Family Resource Centers. Lori Ross (FosterAdopt Connect), Heather Craig (Foster Adoptive Care Coalition), and Deanna Alonso (Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association) all share their personal stories with adoption, some information about their organizations and the ways they support the children and families in their areas. There is a lot of great perspectives and information shared during this episode, be sure to tune in! 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Meet Regional Directors Phoelica McKenzie(St. Louis) and Brian West(KC) 2 2 Meet Regional Directors Phoelica McKenzie(St. Louis) and Brian West(KC) bonus 368a7395-f935-4777-a5a6-48d7b0ac65ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2857f8b It's here! The last of the intro podcasts from this season. We are thrilled to be able to give you this opportunity to learn about the executive leadership team in the metro areas. Hear about how they came to CD, their regions, what their goals and vision are, and what keeps them invested in their work. 

]]> It's here! The last of the intro podcasts from this season. We are thrilled to be able to give you this opportunity to learn about the executive leadership team in the metro areas. Hear about how they came to CD, their regions, what their goals and vision are, and what keeps them invested in their work. 

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:35:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3958 It's here! The last of the intro podcasts from this season. We are thrilled to be able to give you this opportunity to learn about the executive leadership team in the metro areas. Hear about how they came to CD, their regions, what their goals and vision are, and what keeps them invested in their work. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Meet Regional Directors Lisa Crawford (SW) and Pam Alston (SE) 2 2 Meet Regional Directors Lisa Crawford (SW) and Pam Alston (SE) bonus d3f4a3cb-0a16-494b-8b6a-63e19fef492b https://share.transistor.fm/s/908830b4 With a combined experience of over 50 years with DSS, Lisa and Pam share their passion for the wellbeing of Missouri's children and families. Learn how they got their start with Children's Division, where their passions have lead them, what their visions are for the future of their region, and why they come to work every day. Get to know these two passionate leaders in another bonus episode of the "We Are Children's Division" podcast!

]]> With a combined experience of over 50 years with DSS, Lisa and Pam share their passion for the wellbeing of Missouri's children and families. Learn how they got their start with Children's Division, where their passions have lead them, what their visions are for the future of their region, and why they come to work every day. Get to know these two passionate leaders in another bonus episode of the "We Are Children's Division" podcast!

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:34:55 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2523 With a combined experience of over 50 years with DSS, Lisa and Pam share their passion for the wellbeing of Missouri's children and families. Learn how they got their start with Children's Division, where their passions have lead them, what their visions are for the future of their region, and why they come to work every day. Get to know these two passionate leaders in another bonus episode of the "We Are Children's Division" podcast!

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Safe Sleep Month 2023 2 2 8 8 Safe Sleep Month 2023 full 670deb53-d24e-4b44-9ccc-4398fc0315a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cedff888 October is Safe Sleep Month!  In 2021, of the 102 infants who died from non-medical causes, 81 percent were related to the infant’s sleep environment. Another way to look at it, is that we are losing one infant every four days to deaths that could have been easily prevented. 
We sat down with Liz Tietsort and Haylee Musso and chatted about safe sleep trends in Missouri. Learn how we, as child welfare workers, can better support new parents and families and educate them on best practices. 

]]> October is Safe Sleep Month!  In 2021, of the 102 infants who died from non-medical causes, 81 percent were related to the infant’s sleep environment. Another way to look at it, is that we are losing one infant every four days to deaths that could have been easily prevented. 
We sat down with Liz Tietsort and Haylee Musso and chatted about safe sleep trends in Missouri. Learn how we, as child welfare workers, can better support new parents and families and educate them on best practices. 

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2435 October is Safe Sleep Month!  In 2021, of the 102 infants who died from non-medical causes, 81 percent were related to the infant’s sleep environment. Another way to look at it, is that we are losing one infant every four days to deaths that could have been easily prevented. 
We sat down with Liz Tietsort and Haylee Musso and chatted about safe sleep trends in Missouri. Learn how we, as child welfare workers, can better support new parents and families and educate them on best practices. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No A Conversation with Miss Black Missouri, USA, Eugenia Wallace 2 2 7 7 A Conversation with Miss Black Missouri, USA, Eugenia Wallace full 62e35edf-5291-4836-932e-a9cbd9dde2e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34fb4812 Join us for this great conversation with Miss Black Missouri, USA, Eugenia Wallace, about her experience in the foster care system. She tells her story and shares how it has impacted her life and mission in adulthood. She is passionate about empowering foster youth to go to college and follow their dreams and helps them navigate the system. Eugenia has good advice for Children's Division and is very encouraging and stresses the positive impact our team members can make in the lives of children and families. 

]]> Join us for this great conversation with Miss Black Missouri, USA, Eugenia Wallace, about her experience in the foster care system. She tells her story and shares how it has impacted her life and mission in adulthood. She is passionate about empowering foster youth to go to college and follow their dreams and helps them navigate the system. Eugenia has good advice for Children's Division and is very encouraging and stresses the positive impact our team members can make in the lives of children and families. 

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:13:29 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2766 Join us for this great conversation with Miss Black Missouri, USA, Eugenia Wallace, about her experience in the foster care system. She tells her story and shares how it has impacted her life and mission in adulthood. She is passionate about empowering foster youth to go to college and follow their dreams and helps them navigate the system. Eugenia has good advice for Children's Division and is very encouraging and stresses the positive impact our team members can make in the lives of children and families. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No A Legislative Recap: Where Your Heart is, There Your Treasure Will Be 2 2 6 6 A Legislative Recap: Where Your Heart is, There Your Treasure Will Be full afa5817e-03d6-498e-b1cd-0618079ade46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/335f13fc In this episode, we catch up with DSS Director Robert Knodell and Division Director of Financial and Administrative Services Pat Luebbering about the outcome of the 2023 Legislative Session. It goes without saying that Children's Division has a lot of heart - these leaders tout that heart and determination and even discuss goals for the next legislative session. 

]]> In this episode, we catch up with DSS Director Robert Knodell and Division Director of Financial and Administrative Services Pat Luebbering about the outcome of the 2023 Legislative Session. It goes without saying that Children's Division has a lot of heart - these leaders tout that heart and determination and even discuss goals for the next legislative session. 

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2028 In this episode, we catch up with DSS Director Robert Knodell and Division Director of Financial and Administrative Services Pat Luebbering about the outcome of the 2023 Legislative Session. It goes without saying that Children's Division has a lot of heart - these leaders tout that heart and determination and even discuss goals for the next legislative session. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Meet Regional Directors Chris Kimsey (NW) and Kyle Kendrick (NE) 2 2 Meet Regional Directors Chris Kimsey (NW) and Kyle Kendrick (NE) bonus df24d6ad-2341-47be-aa76-4a339a2338c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67f64fad With a combined experience of over 52 years with DSS, Chris and Kyle share a wealth of passion and knowledge for the wellbeing of Missouri's children and families. Hear about how they got their start with Children's Division, where their passions have lead them, what their visions are for the future of their region, and why they come to work every day. Get to know these two passionate leaders in another bonus episode of the "We Are Children's Division" podcast!

]]> With a combined experience of over 52 years with DSS, Chris and Kyle share a wealth of passion and knowledge for the wellbeing of Missouri's children and families. Hear about how they got their start with Children's Division, where their passions have lead them, what their visions are for the future of their region, and why they come to work every day. Get to know these two passionate leaders in another bonus episode of the "We Are Children's Division" podcast!

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:38:28 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3159 With a combined experience of over 52 years with DSS, Chris and Kyle share a wealth of passion and knowledge for the wellbeing of Missouri's children and families. Hear about how they got their start with Children's Division, where their passions have lead them, what their visions are for the future of their region, and why they come to work every day. Get to know these two passionate leaders in another bonus episode of the "We Are Children's Division" podcast!

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Meet Tiffany Moore Deputy of Operation and Administration, 2 2 Meet Tiffany Moore Deputy of Operation and Administration, bonus 821d7ee6-aea8-4eaa-bec5-fd8f5ef9f258 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a890c2a2 Meet Tiffany Moore, CD Deputy Director of Operations and Administration. Tiffany has been with the division for over 19 years and worked in many different roles. She has a passion for keeping families safely together and supporting her fellow teammates. 

]]> Meet Tiffany Moore, CD Deputy Director of Operations and Administration. Tiffany has been with the division for over 19 years and worked in many different roles. She has a passion for keeping families safely together and supporting her fellow teammates. 

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:54:37 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2741 Meet Tiffany Moore, CD Deputy Director of Operations and Administration. Tiffany has been with the division for over 19 years and worked in many different roles. She has a passion for keeping families safely together and supporting her fellow teammates. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Meet Deputy Director Danielle Corley 2 2 Meet Deputy Director Danielle Corley bonus a2d52238-c46d-42e2-93b2-20fa279c2d2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7697f3f7 Get to know Children's Division's Deputy Director of Prevention and Response, Danielle Corley. Listen as she talks about her career, interests, experience, vision, and passion for protecting Missouri's most vulnerable population. 

]]> Get to know Children's Division's Deputy Director of Prevention and Response, Danielle Corley. Listen as she talks about her career, interests, experience, vision, and passion for protecting Missouri's most vulnerable population. 

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 08:57:16 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2330 Get to know Children's Division's Deputy Director of Prevention and Response, Danielle Corley. Listen as she talks about her career, interests, experience, vision, and passion for protecting Missouri's most vulnerable population. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No National Foster Care Month 2 2 5 5 National Foster Care Month full deb299e4-ca51-4e5c-8a60-4b1922b242a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54097595 For National Foster Care Month, Director Missey is joined by Lauren Masterson, CD's Foster Care expert, and the hosts of CD's other popular podcast, The Call to Foster, Shasta Miller and Jessica Huckstep. Prior to this recording, the team sat in on an interview with a foster parent in Missouri for The Call to Foster Podcast (episode to be released in May). The team reacts to their experience chatting with that foster parent, talks about the state of foster care in Missouri, and their vision for the future of foster care. 

]]> For National Foster Care Month, Director Missey is joined by Lauren Masterson, CD's Foster Care expert, and the hosts of CD's other popular podcast, The Call to Foster, Shasta Miller and Jessica Huckstep. Prior to this recording, the team sat in on an interview with a foster parent in Missouri for The Call to Foster Podcast (episode to be released in May). The team reacts to their experience chatting with that foster parent, talks about the state of foster care in Missouri, and their vision for the future of foster care. 

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 05:48:26 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1899 For National Foster Care Month, Director Missey is joined by Lauren Masterson, CD's Foster Care expert, and the hosts of CD's other popular podcast, The Call to Foster, Shasta Miller and Jessica Huckstep. Prior to this recording, the team sat in on an interview with a foster parent in Missouri for The Call to Foster Podcast (episode to be released in May). The team reacts to their experience chatting with that foster parent, talks about the state of foster care in Missouri, and their vision for the future of foster care. 

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Child Abuse Prevention Month 2 2 4 4 Child Abuse Prevention Month full 1b4520c5-630c-43b4-a766-3659b147489e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d0fd9e9 In this episode of the We are Children's Division podcast, Director Missey and Deputy Director Corley is joined by a group of passionate Children's Division team members to include Haylee Musso, Liz Teitsort, and Elaine Casteel. Also participating in this conversation is Denise Cross of the Missouri Coalition for Children. This team covers all things prevention from current fatality trends in the STAT report to the new culture and direction of the Missouri Children's Division which emphasizes prevention.  

]]> In this episode of the We are Children's Division podcast, Director Missey and Deputy Director Corley is joined by a group of passionate Children's Division team members to include Haylee Musso, Liz Teitsort, and Elaine Casteel. Also participating in this conversation is Denise Cross of the Missouri Coalition for Children. This team covers all things prevention from current fatality trends in the STAT report to the new culture and direction of the Missouri Children's Division which emphasizes prevention.  

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:54:06 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 3136 In this episode of the We are Children's Division podcast, Director Missey and Deputy Director Corley is joined by a group of passionate Children's Division team members to include Haylee Musso, Liz Teitsort, and Elaine Casteel. Also participating in this conversation is Denise Cross of the Missouri Coalition for Children. This team covers all things prevention from current fatality trends in the STAT report to the new culture and direction of the Missouri Children's Division which emphasizes prevention.  

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Meet Deputy Director Angie Swarnes, Permanency, and Child Advocacy Day 2 2 Meet Deputy Director Angie Swarnes, Permanency, and Child Advocacy Day bonus ec4817f7-2028-4544-821b-49561d53d1eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/800debdb In this episode, Darrell introduces Deputy Director of Permanency, Angie Swarnes. Learn about her career, her passion, and her experience at Child Advocacy Day. Angie is incredibly passionate and driven to make Missouri a better place for families and children in care. The passion and dedication in Angie's voice is undeniable.

]]> In this episode, Darrell introduces Deputy Director of Permanency, Angie Swarnes. Learn about her career, her passion, and her experience at Child Advocacy Day. Angie is incredibly passionate and driven to make Missouri a better place for families and children in care. The passion and dedication in Angie's voice is undeniable.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:45:25 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2288 In this episode, Darrell introduces Deputy Director of Permanency, Angie Swarnes. Learn about her career, her passion, and her experience at Child Advocacy Day. Angie is incredibly passionate and driven to make Missouri a better place for families and children in care. The passion and dedication in Angie's voice is undeniable.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Child and Family Services Review 2 2 3 3 Child and Family Services Review full d51a398a-0815-4248-876a-be2eacb7b583 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51b5d713 Join Director Missey in this episode of the We are Children's Division podcast, where he interviews Tony Scott from the Federal Children's Bureau, Dennis Alford, a Children's Bureau Contractor who focuses on the process work in the CFSR, and JoDene Bogart, the Missouri Children's Division's CFSR lead. Learn the ins and outs of the CFSR, the process, and how it impacts the work we do at Children's Division everyday.

]]> Join Director Missey in this episode of the We are Children's Division podcast, where he interviews Tony Scott from the Federal Children's Bureau, Dennis Alford, a Children's Bureau Contractor who focuses on the process work in the CFSR, and JoDene Bogart, the Missouri Children's Division's CFSR lead. Learn the ins and outs of the CFSR, the process, and how it impacts the work we do at Children's Division everyday.

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1927 Join Director Missey in this episode of the We are Children's Division podcast, where he interviews Tony Scott from the Federal Children's Bureau, Dennis Alford, a Children's Bureau Contractor who focuses on the process work in the CFSR, and JoDene Bogart, the Missouri Children's Division's CFSR lead. Learn the ins and outs of the CFSR, the process, and how it impacts the work we do at Children's Division everyday.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No 2023 Legislative Session 2 2 2 2 2023 Legislative Session full 17ee14ab-ed65-408f-9786-ee4929456076 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b02b7d6 In Season 2 Episode 2 of the We Are CD podcast, Director Darrell Missey talks with Acting Director Knodell and Pat Luebbering about this year's legislative session, how its going, and the potential impact it could have on our overall mission as a division and department.

]]> In Season 2 Episode 2 of the We Are CD podcast, Director Darrell Missey talks with Acting Director Knodell and Pat Luebbering about this year's legislative session, how its going, and the potential impact it could have on our overall mission as a division and department.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1944 In Season 2 Episode 2 of the We Are CD podcast, Director Darrell Missey talks with Acting Director Knodell and Pat Luebbering about this year's legislative session, how its going, and the potential impact it could have on our overall mission as a division and department.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No National Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month 2 2 1 1 National Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month full ef1f4031-0228-496f-9f5e-25bf36ff1b7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/799b6b00 Join your hosts as they talk with Misty Allen and Agent Daniel Root of the FBI about human trafficking and what Children's Division is doing and can do to prevent it.

]]> Join your hosts as they talk with Misty Allen and Agent Daniel Root of the FBI about human trafficking and what Children's Division is doing and can do to prevent it.

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 2338 Join your hosts as they talk with Misty Allen and Agent Daniel Root of the FBI about human trafficking and what Children's Division is doing and can do to prevent it.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No National Adoption Month 1 1 10 10 National Adoption Month full da7d0ea0-3241-4ba3-b991-c6ffd236becf https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ddd9548 In Episode 10 of the We Are CD podcast, Darrell and Teri talk with Vickie Stoneberger about Adoption. The team shares their personal connections to adoption and learns more about the services Missouri offers to adoptive parents and the process from start to finish. Vickie also discusses the process for case workers to place a child on valuable websites for adoption such as raisethefuture.org, moheartgallery.org, and adoptuskids.org.

]]> In Episode 10 of the We Are CD podcast, Darrell and Teri talk with Vickie Stoneberger about Adoption. The team shares their personal connections to adoption and learns more about the services Missouri offers to adoptive parents and the process from start to finish. Vickie also discusses the process for case workers to place a child on valuable websites for adoption such as raisethefuture.org, moheartgallery.org, and adoptuskids.org.

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1645 In Episode 10 of the We Are CD podcast, Darrell and Teri talk with Vickie Stoneberger about Adoption. The team shares their personal connections to adoption and learns more about the services Missouri offers to adoptive parents and the process from start to finish. Vickie also discusses the process for case workers to place a child on valuable websites for adoption such as raisethefuture.org, moheartgallery.org, and adoptuskids.org.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Safe Sleep Month 2022 1 1 9 9 Safe Sleep Month 2022 full 32812f21-1bdc-4a1c-a88b-8d61e0ffb57f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f97be9 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Joan Rogers, Sara Smith, and special guests Misty Allen, Liz Tietsort, and Kara Wilcox as they discuss the ABC's to safe sleep and how we can all ensure that zero babies die from sleep related deaths. October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month - be sure to follow DSS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more tips on how to keep babies safe during sleep.

]]> Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Joan Rogers, Sara Smith, and special guests Misty Allen, Liz Tietsort, and Kara Wilcox as they discuss the ABC's to safe sleep and how we can all ensure that zero babies die from sleep related deaths. October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month - be sure to follow DSS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more tips on how to keep babies safe during sleep.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1487 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Joan Rogers, Sara Smith, and special guests Misty Allen, Liz Tietsort, and Kara Wilcox as they discuss the ABC's to safe sleep and how we can all ensure that zero babies die from sleep related deaths. October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month - be sure to follow DSS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more tips on how to keep babies safe during sleep.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No CCU 6 Month Check 1 1 8 8 CCU 6 Month Check full 68b1629e-b04c-418b-9c75-df460a8d601e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2835c03c Bill Bott joins the CD leadership team to Check-in on progress that has been made since the launch of the CCU.

]]> Bill Bott joins the CD leadership team to Check-in on progress that has been made since the launch of the CCU.

]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1835 Bill Bott joins the CD leadership team to Check-in on progress that has been made since the launch of the CCU.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No A Legislative Update 1 1 7 7 A Legislative Update full e381521f-0dc4-4abb-8d13-2c387a7478a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fd26de4 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss a legislative update with special guest Scott Montgomery.

]]> Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss a legislative update with special guest Scott Montgomery.

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1007 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss a legislative update with special guest Scott Montgomery.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Family First Prevention Services Act 1 1 6 6 Family First Prevention Services Act full aa1762a9-1d99-4bc8-88f2-c0c6db353d47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1596f0cb Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey and Deputy Directors Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith, along with special guest Lauren Hall as they discuss and explain the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), and how it can help Missouri families.

]]> Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey and Deputy Directors Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith, along with special guest Lauren Hall as they discuss and explain the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), and how it can help Missouri families.

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1549 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey and Deputy Directors Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith, along with special guest Lauren Hall as they discuss and explain the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), and how it can help Missouri families.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Embracing the Probate Code 1 1 5 5 Embracing the Probate Code full 2839d8f6-3e8d-4066-b954-ceef140382ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/14508457 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss Director Missey's directive, 'Embracing the Probate Code'. Director Missey is currently traveling around the state talking with team members and presenting his vision for change, which includes his '10 directives'.

]]> Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss Director Missey's directive, 'Embracing the Probate Code'. Director Missey is currently traveling around the state talking with team members and presenting his vision for change, which includes his '10 directives'.

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1711 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss Director Missey's directive, 'Embracing the Probate Code'. Director Missey is currently traveling around the state talking with team members and presenting his vision for change, which includes his '10 directives'.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Relative & Kinship Care 1 1 4 4 Relative & Kinship Care full c68ba837-0479-4526-ae23-6633cf2f423c https://share.transistor.fm/s/39962fcf Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss Foster Care Month and more specifically, explore this year's national theme, "Relative and Kin Connections: Keeping Families Strong." Program Manager for Foster Care, Lauren Masterson is this month's guest host.

]]> Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss Foster Care Month and more specifically, explore this year's national theme, "Relative and Kin Connections: Keeping Families Strong." Program Manager for Foster Care, Lauren Masterson is this month's guest host.

]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1199 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss Foster Care Month and more specifically, explore this year's national theme, "Relative and Kin Connections: Keeping Families Strong." Program Manager for Foster Care, Lauren Masterson is this month's guest host.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Growing Better Together - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 1 1 3 3 Growing Better Together - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month full 185f0dcd-e2ad-407d-ba99-d3e522398aea https://share.transistor.fm/s/5aedea33 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss all things Child Abuse Prevention Month with Haylee Musso from the State Technical Assistance Team and Liz Tietsort from the Prevention & Safety Unit. Along with the hosts, Haylee and Liz touch on what we can do to prevent child fatalities and crises by using our best practices in the field.

]]> Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss all things Child Abuse Prevention Month with Haylee Musso from the State Technical Assistance Team and Liz Tietsort from the Prevention & Safety Unit. Along with the hosts, Haylee and Liz touch on what we can do to prevent child fatalities and crises by using our best practices in the field.

]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1626 Join Children's Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss all things Child Abuse Prevention Month with Haylee Musso from the State Technical Assistance Team and Liz Tietsort from the Prevention & Safety Unit. Along with the hosts, Haylee and Liz touch on what we can do to prevent child fatalities and crises by using our best practices in the field.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No Streamlining & Retention Strategies 1 1 2 2 Streamlining & Retention Strategies full fb3690ab-e519-40a1-96d8-93d37a09b9ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e6d6824 Join Children’s Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joanie Rogers, and Sara Smith as they continue the discussion surrounding the capacity crisis, and how the division is working to streamline retention efforts.

]]> Join Children’s Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joanie Rogers, and Sara Smith as they continue the discussion surrounding the capacity crisis, and how the division is working to streamline retention efforts.

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1396 Join Children’s Division Leadership, including Director Darrell Missey, Teri Armistead, Joanie Rogers, and Sara Smith as they continue the discussion surrounding the capacity crisis, and how the division is working to streamline retention efforts.

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No The Capacity Crisis 1 1 1 1 The Capacity Crisis full 9a976627-a274-4996-96d4-2f0b7e4730e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9b18830 Join Children's Division Leadership, including New Director Darrell Missey, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss how to resolve capacity issues within the division with Bill Bott from Change & Innovation Agency, which strives to help agencies "increase capacity so they can do more good."

]]> Join Children's Division Leadership, including New Director Darrell Missey, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss how to resolve capacity issues within the division with Bill Bott from Change & Innovation Agency, which strives to help agencies "increase capacity so they can do more good."

]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0800 The Missouri Department of Social Services The Missouri Department of Social Services 1911 Join Children's Division Leadership, including New Director Darrell Missey, Joan Rogers, and Sara Smith as they discuss how to resolve capacity issues within the division with Bill Bott from Change & Innovation Agency, which strives to help agencies "increase capacity so they can do more good."

]]> politics, child welfare, foster care, adoption, child abuse and neglect, children's division, social work, child safety No