Stuff that Matters, Ep. 46 - Mike Leach, Foster Care, Child Welfare, South Carolina DSS, Families, Youth

Mike Leach is the Chief External Engagement Officer for Think Of US. He's the Principal for Leach Consulting Group, LLC, a partner at Momenta Advisors, Senior Fellow at Center for the Helping Professions and the former State Director at South Carolina DSS.(00:01:23-00:14:58) - His background – gettinginto child welfare and into the South Carolina DSS space.(00:14:59-00:41:07) – A birds eye view of the childwelfare system; what states are doing things well. A look at the frontline staff, and ultimately what is needed to help families stay together. How things have changed post pandemic in the last few years, specifically pertaining toolder adolescents. (00:41:08-00:45:51) – Child welfare and juvenilejustice systems acquiring investments and receiving funding to improve the care that can be provided. The stuff that matters.Subscribe and like, rate and review. You can watch full episodes on YOUTUBE.Check out our  to learn more about New Hope on our WEBSITE.