Let's Talk Kids

Dr. Julie Gallanty, CEO of the NJ YMCA State Alliance, discusses the history of the YMCA, all that YMCA's offer, and how they have become an incredible community.Learn more about the NJ YMCA State Alliance below!NJ YMCA State Alliance - https://www.njymca.org/VIDEO OUTLINE00:00 - Intro & What led Dr. Gallanty to the YMCA?00:55 - What’s the YMCA’s mission and what’s the NJ YMCA State Alliance?02:26 - YMCA Offerings & How the YMCA helps children06:31 - How the YMCA remedies the current mental health crisis in Kids08:17 - Model UN and how it gives children invaluable life skills12:51 - What it’s like working at the YMCA & Qualities of Staff14:19 - Urban YMCA’s vs Rural YMCA’s15:49 - What Parents should know about the YMCA18:21 - How is the YMCA funded?19:51 - Helping Children navigate their “Big Feelings”23:47 - YMCA Community Assistance for illnesses like Parkinson's and Cancer27:19 - YMCA State Alliance Partnerships with Other Organizations29:23 - Volunteering at the YMCA + Other YMCA Offerings such as Housing31:55 - The History of the YMCA and YWCA35:51 - What has the government’s impact been on low income YMCA community members?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Andrea Breitwieser, Assistant Director of the NJ Division of Family Development, Office of Child Care, explains the purpose of New Jersey Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Learn more about Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies below!CCR&R Official Website - https://www.childcarenj.gov/CCRRGrow NJ Kids Official Website - https://www.childcarenj.gov/GrowNJKidsVIDEO OUTLINE00:00 - Intro & How did Andrea end up at the Department of Human Services?03:15 - What are NJ Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&R)?07:15 - What are “Family, Friend or Neighbor” or “Family Child Care Provider” designations?10:03 - What is Grow NJ Kids?11:23 - What if I cannot afford these programs? What if I move counties?15:31 - CCR&R Programs for older children17:19 - What if I decide to become a Family Child Care Provider?18:40 - CCR&R resources - From Professional Support to Parent Cafes21:47 - CCR&R support for Family Child Care Providers?26:11 - How many CCR&R Agencies are there in NJ?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Ebony Grace, CEO of New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network (NJSACC), explores what makes afterschool learning so special and impactful for the next generation of children. She explains how her organization operates in terms of education, safety, finances, and how it serves such a diverse population of kids across New Jersey.Learn more about NJSACC below!NJSACC Official Website - https://www.njsacc.org/OUTLINE00:00 - Who Ebony is and how she ended up at NJSACC02:34 - What is NJSACC? Who do they serve and how does it work?07:13 - The purpose of Afterschool Care and examples of NJSACC supported programs13:19 - Who runs NJSACC Afterschool Programs? How are they funded?15:38 - Where and when are these Afterschool programs held? Transporting kids?19:03 - What is the background of NJSACC Staff? How do they find staff?24:18 - How does NJSACC help programs help kids navigate modern problems?27:52 - NJSACC Resource Management and Funding + Nationwide Afterschool Care33:05 - What are the biggest struggles for NJSACC?38:21 - Where do parents begin when looking for Afterschool Programs?39:19 - Have Afterschool Programs become more safety conscious? + Costs of Childcare44:55 - What more does Ebony hope to accomplish in the future at NJSACC?49:49 - Volunteering at NJSACC53:25 - Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Dr. Christine Johnson, Superintendent of Hoboken Public Schools, takes a deep dive into how she helped to transform the local school system from underperforming academically into one where underprivileged and previously neglected students are reading and writing high above average and rivaling their more fortunate peers effortlessly. They are even performing better than many school systems nationwide, including those being observed by leading pedagogy researchers at Stanford University. Make sure to take notes because this episode is a special one!Learn more about Hoboken Public Schools below!Hoboken Public Schools District - https://www.hoboken.k12.nj.us/Educational Opportunity Project - https://edopportunity.org/OUTLINE00:00 - Intro & What led Dr. Johnson to become Superintendent?03:37 - A Demographic Breakdown and History of Hoboken Public Schools07:00 - How Dr. Johnson improved overall academic and administrative performance over a decade17:57 - What steps were taken to improve Reading & Writing performance?22:28 - How were teachers able to address individual students’ needs?28:01 - What were the barriers when it came to making these changes?29:49 - Multisensory Reading Training - What it is and the benefits for students38:32 - How did Dr. Johnson change the school climate?44:48 - What is the Stanford University Educational Opportunity Project?50:08 - How Hoboken Public Schools stayed open during COVID Shutdown59:12 - How the schools are able to test students and learn from data effectively01:05:03 - How reforming the Hoboken District Strategic Plan made a positive impact01:11:59 - Main Takeaways for School Districts looking to grow like Hoboken + Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - https://acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ltkacnjBuzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606664Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-kids/id1889946139Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63d2bK6RmHAPQe8zBWZQ5U?si=2ddd49f0f2784abdCONTACTSmcoogan@acnj.org - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Shavonda E. Sumter, former Assemblywoman and CEO of Children’s Aid and Family Services, discusses her transition from government to CEO of a nonprofit organization and exposes what she feels nonprofits could improve upon when it comes to communicating with Legislators. She also explains how CAFSNJ collaborates with other organizations like NJ4S to combat the rising anxiety and depression in teens.Learn more about Children’s Aid and Family Services below!Children’s Aid and Family Services - https://www.cafsnj.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Childrens.Aid.And.Family.ServicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChildrensAidFamServInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafsnj/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/children's-aid-and-family-services/VIDEO OUTLINE00:00 - Shavonda’s story - How did she end up at CAFSNJ?05:40 - How does CAFSNJ serve various members of the diverse Paterson NJ community?12:07 - How to get help from CAFSNJ? Contact and Website12:47 - CAFSNJ partnerships with ACNJ & NJ4S + Non-profit purpose & promotion25:06 - Children’s Mental Health - Why the Rise in Youth Anxiety?31:14 - How can Non-Profits better communicate with Legislators?47:15 - Why is Shavonda currently focused on high-need populations?50:51 - Why do more Youths need therapy now and how does NJ4S help?59:02 - Shavonda’s 10 Year Wishlist & Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Dr. Maurice Elias, Rutgers Psychology Professor and Director of the Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab, explains how teachers and administrators can positively enhance their school environment and educational methods in order to engage students, improve their mental health, and set them up for success rather than contributors to the rising rate of absenteeism.Learn more about Dr. Elias and his book below!Reinvigorating Classroom Climate by Maurice Elias - https://shorturl.at/vJUgARutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab - https://www.secdlab.org/Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey - https://sel4nj.org/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Nicole McGrath-Barnes DDS FACD, Founder and CEO of KinderSmile Foundation, discusses why dental care for babies and young children is more critical than most parents realize—and why the system is failing them. She shares the story behind building KinderSmile, how the foundation operates, and why its model deserves to be adopted more widely. The conversation digs into the overlooked connection between oral health and whole-body health, the financial and social repercussions of untreated dental disease in kids, and the crisis of chronic absenteeism linked to tooth pain. She also covers practical tips for parents, student loan forgiveness for dentists, and her 10-year wishlist for transforming children's dental care in America.Learn more about KinderSmile Foundation below!KinderSmile Foundation - https://www.kindersmile.org/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Elizabeth McCarthy, President and CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, explains the purposes and services provided by modern Food Banks in America, as well as the current state of SNAP Benefits, child nutrition programs, and Food Insecurity / Hunger in New Jersey and across the country.Learn more about the Community FoodBank of NJ below!https://cfbnj.org/ - Community FoodBank of NJhttps://cfbnj.org/find-foods-services/ - Find Food Services through CFBNJ-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Lisa Pitz, Director of Hunger Free New Jersey, shares unique insights and growing concerns regarding Food Insecurity in the state and country as a whole. This episode covers everything from the inner workings of Food Pantries, to the future of SNAP Benefits.Learn more about Hunger Free New Jersey below!hungerfreenj.org - Hunger Free NJwww.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/recipients/stay/ - Learn More about SNAP Benefitslsnj.org - Legal Services of New JerseyVIDEO OUTLINE00:00 - Intro00:33 - What is Hunger Free New Jersey & Lisa’s Backstory04:32 - Hunger Free NJ Programs, Enrollment, & Eligibility12:36 - Food Insecurity in New Jersey Families16:45 - “Farm to School” Programs in NJ19:01 - What are SNAP Benefits & How are they changing?29:54 - Who is most affected by SNAP changes? How can they find help?32:45 - Lisa’s wishlist for the next 10 Years & Food Pantries for College Students40:30 - How to get involved in Food Pantry donations or volunteering43:42 - Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Diane Travers, Senior Director of NJ4S Essex, speaks about how her organization has worked with schools to directly meet the ever-changing mental health needs of the next generation of students as well as their parents and teachers. NJ4S clinicians host events and workshops covering a variety of topics such as anti-bullying, substance abuse prevention, financial literacy, healthy communication, absenteeism, and more.Learn more about the NJ4S Essex below!https://www.familyconnectionsnj.org/nj4s/ - NJ4S EssexOUTLINE00:00 - Intro00:37 - The Purpose, History, and Functionality of NJ4S Essex16:38 - Topics that NJ4S Events Cover & How to Contact23:23 - Increase in Students’ Mental Health Challenges33:25 - How NJ4S Clinicians Work With Kids, Schools, and Organizations49:34 - Positive Results of NJ4S Essex Endeavors01:02:04 - NJ4S Mindfulness Strategies01:07:05 - How Parents can Contact NJ4S01:13:34 - How NJ4S helps the Younger Generation01:33:37 - Diane’s 10 Year Wishlist01:39:15 - Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Andrea Martinez-Mejia, Executive Director of the Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition, discusses the importance of many aspects of mental and physical well-being that are overlooked in New Jersey and the United States, as well as how Healthcare systems can be improved to better address these issues for families at risk.Learn more about the Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition below!https://greaternewarkhcc.org/ - Greater Newark Healthcare Coalitionhttps://www.newarkmom.org/ - Newark MomOUTLINE00:00 - Intro00:52 - What is the Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition?05:48 - Andrea and GNHCC’s motivations & the Covid-19 Pandemic08:00 - What other organizations work with GNHCC?12:56 - How does GNHCC connect parents with resources?21:41 - Lead Poisoning in New Jersey children29:21 - Rise in Illness and Importance of Vaccinations34:05 - Modern Mental Health of Teens and Parents46:43 - Chronic Diseases in Children in the U.S.51:49 - How to improve Healthcare systems in NJ1:11:32 - Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

David Sims, Director of Stakeholder Engagement at Safe Babies Court Team, discusses Child Protective Services and how the system has been improved and can be further improved in its treatment of fathers; what initiatives exist for supporting fathers and how case workers can better communicate with fathers.Learn more about FELLAS below!https://pmch.org/fellas/ - FELLAS Fatherhood Programhttps://www.njsafebabies.com/ - Safe Babies Court Team - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itY28vyWt74-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Charlie Venti,  President of Inventive Strategies LLC and Board Member of the Let’s Talk Kids parent non-profit ACNJ, explores his experiences with how the U.S. and state governments have worked with American communities in the past to support families and kids, as well as how this alliance could be revitalized.Learn more about the Family Success Institute and how you can get involved below!https://familysuccessinstitute.com/ - Family Success Institutehttps://monmouthacts.org/ - Monmouth ACTShttps://ironboundcc.org/financial-opportunity-center/ - Ironbound Financial Opportunity Center-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

John Mulholland, an attorney and the Executive Director of the New Jersey Association of Special Education Partner Schools (NJASEPS), sheds light on the incredible advances made for improving the livelihood of kids with learning disabilities, as well as on the many challenges the organization faces.Learn more about NJASEPS below!https://njaseps.org/ - New Jersey Association of Special Education Partner Schools-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Dashaan Jennings, a member of leadership at Powerful Families Powerful Communities (PFPC) and founder of Str8Up Employment Services, discusses how we can improve the process of Mandated Reporting and educate members of communities to support each other in ways that deescalate conflicts, create understanding and avoid State Intervention so all children have the chance to grow up and lead exceptional careers.Learn more about Str8Up Employment Services or make a donation below!https://www.str8upemployment.org/ - Str8Up Employment Serviceshttps://powerfulfamiliesnj.org/ - PFPChttps://rb.gy/ss4a1q - Truth to Transformation Documentary Request Formhttps://www.njleep.org/ - L.E.E.P.https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/institute-families - Rutgers Institute for Families-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ

Davetta Ford, State Coordinator of Safe Babies Court Team, discusses how her team’s approach aims to support parents and children involved in the child welfare system, as well as the impacts of family detachment on infants’ brain development, and how their parent organization Child Focus aims to grow their resources and reach in the future.Learn more about the Safe Babies Court Team or make a donation below!https://www.njsafebabies.com/ - Safe Babies Court Teamhttps://www.childfocusnj.org/ - Child Focushttps://casaofnj.org/ - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ