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DCS Talks
by DCSTalks
DCS Talks, is a podcast production of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The intention of DCS Talks is to promote dialogue among child welfare professionals, foster parents and the entire community about ways to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Episodes
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DCS Talks about Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Dr. Paiml
DCS Talks about Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Dr. Paiml
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DCS Talks about Autism and ASD with Dr. Alexa Dixon
DCS Talks about Autism and ASD with Dr. Alexa Dixon
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DCS Talks about Foster Fathers - Chris Templeton (Part 3)
In this episode of DCS Talks, foster parent trainer Toney Horton sits down with foster dad, Chris Templeton. Together, they discuss what it means to be a foster father and the impact this has on the child as well as the parent.
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DCS Talks about Foster Fathers - Anthony Johnson (Part 1)
In this episode of DCS Talks, foster parent trainer Toney Horton sits down with foster father, Anthony Johnson. Together, they discuss what parenting techniques best help children as well as how foster and biological parents can work as a team.
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DCS Talks about Foster Fathers - Anthony Johnson (Part 2)
This is part 2 of Toney Horton's interview with Mr. Anthony Johnson, a current foster and adoptive parent. If you have not listened to part 1, yet, I highly encourage you to listen to the previous episode first, for context. Join us today as we discuss what it means to be a foster father, as Mr....
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DCS Talks about Termination of Parental Rights with Susan Kovac
In this episode of DCS Talks, we have Susan Kovac with us to discuss Termination of Parental Rights. Ms. Kovac has serves as General Counsel Emerita at Department of Children’s Services where she served as the lead attorney for the Knox County Region as well as serving as an Associate Professor…
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DCS Talks about Mindfulness with Steve Vann
In this episode of DCS Talks, we have Steve Vann with us to discuss mindfulness in child welfare. Mr. Vann is a professional counselor who serves as an Assessment Consultant with the Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Beyond serving our...
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DCS Talks about Assessing for the Commercial Exploitation of Minors
In this episode of DCS Talks, we have Shelby Johnson with us to discuss assessing for Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Minors . Ms. Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who serves as an Assessment Consultant with the Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody at the Vanderbilt...
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DCS Talks Foster Youth Turned Teen Advocate
In this episode of DCS Talks, foster parent trainer Toney Horton sits down with former foster youth, and co-founder of Jonathan's Path, Taylor Hart DuRard, to discuss the child welfare system through the eyes of the youth. This episode mentions our interview with Taylor's mom, Carrie DuRard…
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DCS Talks about the Indian Child Welfare Act with Susan Kovac
In this episode of DCS Talks, we have Susan Kovac with us to discuss the Indian Child Welfare Act. Ms. Kovac has serves as General Counsel Emeritus at Department of Children’s Services where she served as the lead attorney for the Knox County Region as well as serving as an Associate Professor at...
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DCS Talks about Caring Dads
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, DCS Talks about the Caring Dads program.
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DCS Talks about Early Education and Childcare
Join DCS Foster Parent trainer Toney Horton as he interviews current foster parents on their experiences with daycare and childcare facilities. Through this discussion topics such as prioritizing children's individual needs, daycare disruptions due to trauma behavior, and staff improvement…
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DCS Talks: Focus on you, Heal the Healer with Laurie Ellington
DCS Talks with Laurie Ellington CEO & Founder, Ancient Science, Inc. Inner Alchemy and The Path to Human Flourishing about the importance of self care as a caregiver.
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DCS Talks about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
In this episode of DCS Talks, DCS podcaster, Sirena Wilson will discuss a basic concept in the Human Sciences, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Many of us who have placed a focus in human sciences by studying, social work, psychology, sociology, or health were introduced to Maslow’s concepts early on...
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DCS Talks about Infant Mental Health with Jennifer Drake Croft
Jennifer Drake Croft works as a Project Director in the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Technical Assistance Center at Georgetown University, she serves as a profession coach at the Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (AIMHiTN), an Adjunct professor at the University...
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DCS Talks about the Foster Home Quality Team with Program Leader Melina Smith
In this episode of DCS Talks we interview Melina Smith, the Program Manager of the Foster Home Quality Team at DCS. If there are concerns about a foster home, that home may be investigated by a special investigation unit, part of the process of that investigation includes that the case is…
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DCS Talks about the Mentorship Certification Program
DCS Talks about the process of developing leadership at the department through the Mentorship Certification Program.
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DCS Talks about Teen Placement and Advocacy
On this episode of DCS Talks, Foster Parent trainer Toney Horton sits down with Founder of Jonathan's Path, Carrie DuRard, as they discuss the importance of fostering, adopting, and advocating for our teens in care.
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DCS Talks about the Independent Living program with director, Courtney Matthews
In this episode of DCS Talks, Courtney Matthews, the Director of Independent Living at DCS is interviewed. The Independent Living program offers help to youth who are in foster care and who may turn 18 and as an adult will “age out” of the child welfare system. These services include creating a...
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DCS Talks about the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment (CANS)
DCS talks to Michelle Reiter and Nena Horton about the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment or as we refer to it the CANS assessment. Michell Reiter serves as a program director that has a focus on formal and informal assessments. Nena Horton serves a senior mental health…
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DCS Talks about Employment Opportunities at the Department
In this episode, our focus will be on recruiting future child welfare professionals at the Department of Children’s Services to assist us, we have, our recruiting and retention coordinator, Marc Giguere here to answer questions about joining the workforce at the Department. Recruiting qualified,...
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DCS Talks About Child Sexual Exploitation
DCS Podcaster, Toney Horton provides information to the public about the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Minors and how the Department responds.
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DCS Talks about Social Work Month with Crystal Parker LAPSW
March is national Social Work month which is a great time to celebrate the profession and contributions of the field of social work. In honor of national Social Work month, DCS Talks is interviewing Crystal Parker who is a Licensed Advanced Practitioner Social Worker or LAPSW who serves as an...
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DCS Talks about the Special Investigations Unit with program leader, Jacquie Schultz
Jacquie Schultz is the Statewide Child Protective Services Director in the Office of Child Safety. Ms. Shultz is director over the Special Investigations Unit or (SIU). SIU conducts investigations when the abuse or neglect involves children who are in foster care as well as those who are not in…
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DCS Talks about Adoption Month in November and Teen Adoption
Learn more about Adoption Month and hear an interview with an adoptive parent about teen adoptions!
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DCS Talks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Child Welfare with Director, Rebecca Bevans
DCS Talks with Rebecca Bevans who is the Director of Training and Program Development in the Office of Child Safety at the Department of Children’s Services. The Office of Child Safety and its investigators train for and carry out the work of investigations, and they often coordinate their work...
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DCS Talks about the Legislative Process and DCS with Pierce Beckham and Drew Wright
In this edition of DCS Talks we would like to learn more about the legislative process and new laws are integrated into DCS policy and practice. We will discuss a few of the new laws that started in July of 2021 that impact DCS.
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DCS Talks About the Non-Custodial Prevention Services Program
In this edition of DCS Talsk, we interview Shay Jones the lead specialist of the TNDCS Non-Custodial Prevention Services program and this DCS program is established to provide resources for families to prevent children and youth coming into care. The focus on connecting families with prevention...
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DCS Talks About ChildStat
DCS Talks about ChildStat which is a collaborative process for data collection and reporting. ChildStat uses a case conferencing model where one case is seen as an opportunity to critically analyze practice, policy, and procedures from a systems perspective. It helps to identify specifically what...
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DCS Talks About Family First Prevention Services Act
The Family First Prevention Act (FFPSA) was passed by Congress in 2018 as part of the bi-artisan spending bill. FFPSA encourages child welfare agencies to join together with community partners to envision a new way of working together and supporting families.
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DCS Talks About the Importance of Adoption as a Permanency Option
Join the DCS Assistant Commissioner of Administration, Julie Rotella to learn about the importance of adoption as a permanency option for children who are in full guardianship in Tennessee. Ms. Rotella interviews DCS child welfare professionals and adoptive parents who share success stories and...
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DCS Talks About Social Work Month
DCS Talks podcaster and director, Kate Greer interviews professional social workers that work at the Department of Children's Services in honor of Social Worker Month. Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. According to the National Association of...
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DCS Talks About Confidentiality and Building Teams with Families
In this edition DCS Talks to Sammi Maifair the Senior Associate Counsel at DCS and Lindsay Coleman the Director of Permanency Planning in the Office of Child Programs about confidentiality and building teams with families. Children, youth and families involved with DCS have the right to the…
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DCS Talks About Ways to Mitigate Bias When Working With Families
DCS Director and podcaster, Kate Greer interviews Child Protective Services supervisor, Dale Lynn about mitigating bias in reports of child abuse and neglect. Mr. Lynn explains how being evidenced based is key to mitigating unconscious bias. Mr. Lynn discusses understanding the history of a…
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DCS Talks About Holiday Stress
DCS Talks podcaster and Assistant Commissioner, Julie Rotella asks child welfare professionals and foster parents, "Can there be too much holiday joy?" While the holidays are joyful for many there may also be times when the holidays may be stressful, especially in the child welfare community!...
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DCS Talks with Youth about Adoption for National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month! Each year, the Children's Bureau and child welfare agencies and across the country focus outreach and awareness-raising efforts around a new adoption-related theme to help support professionals working each day to find permanency for children and youth in…
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DCS Talks About Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we are interviewing DCS case manager, Zanetta Williamson and two domestic violence liaisons, Valerie Conley and Elizabeth Vickers. Domestic violence is a social problem that affects families from all walks of life. Many families that experience...
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DCS Talks to Rosie Heath about the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
Rosie Heath is the Deputy Compact Administrator for the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) at the Department of Children’s Services. The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children is an agreement between all fifty states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The...
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DCS Talks to Affirmative Action Director, Donovan Haynes about Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
In this edition DCS Talks to Mr. Donovan Haynes who is the Director of Affirmative Action at DCS in the Office of Internal Affairs. Mr. Haynes has many duties as the Affirmative Action Director and one of the most important roles he oversees is as the Title VI Coordinator for DCS. Title VI of the...
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DCS Talks to Corrie Copeland, about the Interstate Commission for Juveniles
DCS Talks to Corrie Copeland who serves as the Commissioner for the Interstate Commission for Juveniles at the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services in the Office of Juvenile Justice. The Interstate Commission for Juvenile it is the governing body of laws that regulates the interstate...
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DCS Talks to Tristen Slough about Transitioning to Adulthood
DCS Talks About Transitioning to Adulthood in this edition, Tristan Slough discusses the importance of transitioning youth from DCS custody to adulthood. Tristan spent time in DCS custody and speaks from first hand experience. He currently serves as a Peer Support Worker with Monroe Harding....
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DCS Talks to our Director of Permanency Planning, Lindsay Coleman about Full Disclosure
Join DCS Talks to discuss the importance of Full Disclosure with Director of Permanency Planning, Lindsay Coleman. When a child comes to the attention of the DCS and is potentially in need of out-of-home care, DCS takes responsibility to engage the family in identifying relatives or kin who may...
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DCS Talks About Finding Families through Diligent Searches
Diligent search is a process through which child welfare agencies recruit, retain, and support foster and adoptive families that reflect the ethnic diversity of children and build family teams. In this edition we will interview two subject matter experts on the topic of diligent searches in child...
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DCS Talks to Vanderbilt's Center of Excellence about Roots of Resiliency
In this edition of DCS Talks, DCS Assistant Commissioner, Julie Rotella interviews Jon Ebert, PsyD and Tarah Kuhn, Ph.D., psychologists from the Vanderbilt Center of Excellence, to discuss the virtual sessions, Roots of Resiliency that are currently being offered weekly for parents to ask...
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DCS Talks about Mandated Reporting in Tennessee
DCS Talks about the laws around mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect in the state of Tennessee. This discussion lets the listener know that it is everyone's responsibility to report child abuse and neglect. Listeners will also be informed about what to expect when they call the child…
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DCS Talks with Julie Rotella LCSW about Child Abuse Factors in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. join DCS Talks pod-caster and Assistant Commissioner of Administrative Services, Julie Rotella, LCSW as she discusses factors that contribute to child abuse and neglect. Did you know that two-thirds of children who were abused DO NOT grow up to be...
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DCS Talks to Program Director, Tony Nease about the Child and Family Services Review!
The Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) is a review process including an assessment and case reviews for the Children’s Bureau to monitor state child welfare programs and compliance with federal regulations. Program Director, Tony Nease explains the process and it supports the DCS principles…
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DCS Talks with Independent Living Specialist, Katie Butler and former foster youth, Kayla about navigating life after being in foster care
Katie Butler, MSSW serves 8 counties in the East region as the Independent Living Program Specialist. Ms. Butler works with youth ages 14-23 that were in foster care to promote their safety and well-being as they transition into adulthood. Ms. Bulter is a social worker who started with DCS in…
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DCS Talks with Mary Rolando about Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Strong Brains
Mary Rolando is the Adverse Childhood Experiences Innovation Director at the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. Ms. Rolando came to DCS from the Vanderbilt University Center of Excellence for Children and Youth In or at Risk of State Custody. Ms. Rolando has served as the representative...
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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Welfare Cases
In this DCS Talks, Colt Marcengill and Anna Richmond, LAPSW discuss domestic violence in child welfare work and how the Safe and Together model impacts the families we serve . The Safe and Together model works to keep children safe and together with the non-offending parent to minimize additional...
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DCS Talks, is a podcast production of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The intention of DCS Talks is to promote dialogue among child welfare professionals, foster parents and the entire community about ways to prevent child abuse and neglect.
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