Ep. 14 - Social Workers Speak Out: HB 1227's Impact on Children, Part 1 (feat. Jeanette Obelcz)

Jeanette Oblecz, social worker and union rep in Washington state, joins us on the podcast today!Jeanette shares with us the behind-the-scenes of the making of HB 1227, including the explicit exclusion of social workers, educators, and other child development experts in the creation of this bill, how this new bill has overwhelmed the system, and what the future of the bill might look like thanks to representatives like Travis Couture.Thank you, Jeanette, for the work you are doing in Washington state, and helping to ensure that parents receive the interventions they need and children receive the safety they need.Drop a comment below with the stand out moment for you- we would love to hear your thoughts! ……………………………..Want to know more about Fostering Change WA? Visit our website: https://fosteringchangewa.org/You can learn more about our history, our mission, or make a donation to sponsor an episode.Our mission is to make a real change in Washington state for those most vulnerable. Through this channel, we aim to give a voice to the voiceless, share the stories of those who often go unseen, and inspire people to make a difference. We want views and comments to become action that will save lives. To follow us and the work we are doing, check out our social media channels: Instagram: ‪@fosteringchangewa‬ TikTok: @fosteringchangewa Facebook: Fostering Change WAWant to catch up on the story? All our 'Change The Story' episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, and on our YouTube channel.#policymatters #socialworker #washingtonstate