“The Number Shouldn’t Exist” — Packard On Child Deaths Under Maine State Custody

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Q-Point Podcast“The Number Shouldn’t Exist” — Packard On Child Deaths Under Maine State CustodyRepublican candidate for Maine House District 64 Shawn Packard joins Q-Point Podcast to discuss his firsthand experience in Maine's foster care system, his advocacy for children in state custody, and why he believes significant reforms are needed within Maine's child welfare system.Packard shares his journey through 12 foster homes after entering care at age 12, his efforts to expose abuse within a residential facility, and his work advocating for foster youth alongside state leaders. He discusses concerns about children who have died under state custody, accountability within DHHS, communication gaps between mandated reporters and child welfare officials, and proposals aimed at improving oversight and outcomes for vulnerable children. The conversation also explores Packard's vision for education reform in Maine, including literacy challenges, teacher accountability, workforce readiness, vocational education, and the role technology and artificial intelligence could play in helping students succeed. He argues that Maine must do more to prepare young people for future careers while creating opportunities that encourage them to remain in the state. Packard also discusses his family, his campaign for House District 64, and why he believes his personal experiences have prepared him to represent the residents of Waterville and Winslow in Augusta. 📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland.⬇️ 🎧 Stream On: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube MusicThis episode was prerecorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, or affiliates.Support the showThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.