Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency

In September 2024, QIC-EY NOW shared a new video featuring Thomas Threlkeld, Project Specialist for The QIC-EY. Keeping children and youth informed and prepared means sharing accurate and relevant information and helping them understand what to expect next. When child welfare professionals have a variety of practice and coaching techniques at the ready, they can build children and youth’s level of comfort with the process. 🎥 In this video, Thomas discusses his personal story as a youth being misinformed during a time where he was able to ask for what he wanted. 🔗 Click the link below to explore QIC-EY NOW as you continue on the journey toward more authentic engagement with children and youth. https://lnkd.in/enQUxY_D #relationships #child #welfare #inform #prepare #spaulding #qicey Phoenix Santiago, MSW Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald Leslie Cohen Kyle Ferreira April Dinwoodie

🌟 Join Our Team as a Program Coordinator! 🌟 We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Coordinator to support our grant-funded initiative aimed at enhancing child welfare practices on a national level. This role will primarily focus on developing coaching modules for professionals who have participated in the QIC-EY workforce training, as well as training supervisors in child and youth engagement coaching processes. 📋 Key Responsibilities: -  Develop and coordinate workforce training coaching modules. - Create tailored training agendas for pilot sites. - Conduct training sessions for coaches and develop a facilitator manual for site staff. - Collaborate with partner agencies to create supportive resources. - Document feedback and assist with evaluation materials. 📑 Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred. - Minimum of 5 years in the child welfare system, with supervisory experience. - Proven training and curriculum development experience. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent presentation skills. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of child welfare. If you are dedicated to empowering professionals and improving outcomes for children and families, we encourage you to apply! 📩 Apply now and help us empower child welfare professionals! See the full job posting at POSITION POSTING (spaulding.org). #ChildWelfare #ProgramCoordinator #QICEY #JoinOurTeam #Empowerment #Training #Coaching #CareerOpportunity Phoenix Santiago, MSW Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald Leslie Cohen Kyle Ferreira April Dinwoodie

Lessons Learned #7 is focused on the importance of Child Welfare leaders recognizing and mitigating intergenerational relationship challenges to promote meaningful connections between professionals and children and youth. By recognizing the different ways that adults and children interact and create connections, child welfare leaders can encourage a culture committed to bridging communication gaps, enhancing mutual understanding, and fostering more supportive relationships with children and youth. Click the link below to explore Lessons Learned #7 and hear directly from Amy Martin, QIC-EY - Site Consultant. https://lnkd.in/eX-wwm37 #childwelfare #leadership #lessonslearned #lessons #learned #authenticengagement #youthengagement #relationships #qicey Phoenix Santiago, MSW Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald Leslie Cohen Kyle Ferreira April Dinwoodie

In September 2024, QIC-EY NOW shared a new video featuring Shantell L. Steve, National Child Welfare, lived expert, and manager of lived experience research at Think of Us. Keeping children and youth informed and prepared means sharing accurate and relevant information and helping them understand what to expect next. When child welfare professionals have a variety of practice and coaching techniques at the ready, they can build children and youth’s level of comfort with the process. In this video, Shantell shares a personal experience that highlights the importance of informing and preparing children and youth in the child welfare system. Click the link below to explore QIC-EY NOW as you continue on the journey toward more authentic engagement with children and youth. https://lnkd.in/enQUxY_D #relationships #child #welfare #inform #prepare #spaulding #qicey Phoenix Santiago, MSW Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald Leslie Cohen Kyle Ferreira

In August 2024, QIC-EY NOW shared a new video featuring Rebecca Gallese, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Empathy and authenticity are the foundation to engagement. Open, honest, and direct communication tells children and youth that the child welfare professional wants to hear their perspectives and can reveal ways to support their preferences. In this video, Rebecca discusses how the professionals need to be the initiator when it comes to the communication process. Click the link below to explore QIC-EY NOW as you continue on the journey toward more authentic engagement with children and youth. https://lnkd.in/enQUxY_D #relationships #child #welfare #communication #listening  #spaulding #qicey Phoenix Santiago, MSW Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald Leslie Cohen Kyle Ferreira

In August 2024, QIC-EY NOW shared a new video featuring April Dinwoodie, Founder of the AdoptMent Mentoring Program. Empathy and authenticity are the foundation to engagement. Open, honest, and direct communication tells children and youth that the child welfare professional wants to hear their perspectives and can reveal ways to support their preferences. In this video, April shares how listening and communicating helped a young person understand how his family relationships would change when his kinship adoption was finalized. Click the link below to explore QIC-EY NOW as you continue on the journey toward more authentic engagement with children and youth. https://lnkd.in/enQUxY_D #relationships #child #welfare #communication #listening  #spaulding #qicey Phoenix Santiago, MSW Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald Leslie Cohen Kyle Ferreira

In July 2024, QIC-EY NOW is sharing a new video featuring Phoenix Santiago, MSW, Youth Engagement Manager, New England Association of Child Welfare Commissioners. Partnering means making space for children and youth in the planning and decision-making process. Setting expectations, clarifying roles, and mitigating power imbalances will help child welfare professionals build a respectful alliance with children and youth so that challenges and successes can be shared. In her video, Phoenix explains how important self-awareness is when it comes to partnering with children and youth. Click the link ( https://lnkd.in/ey-EbwUf ) to explore QIC-EY NOW as you continue on the journey toward more authentic engagement with children and youth. #partner #child #welfare #spaulding #qicey Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald Leslie Cohen Kyle Ferreira

We’re less than two weeks away from the QIC-EY Transformational Leadership Webinar! 🗓️ Join the Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency for their Annual Lessons Learned Webinar September 18th from 3 - 4:15pm EST. Learn how child welfare leaders can blaze pathways for staff to maximize opportunities for authentic engagement with children and youth. Angie Swarnes, MS Deputy Director, Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division and Addie Williams, LMSW, JD, former President/CEO of Spaulding for Children (Michigan) will share insights about recognizing and breaking down barriers to authentic engagement and discuss strategies for building relationships throughout organizations to ensure that children and youth are at the center of child welfare work. Moderated by April Dinwoodie. Participants will learn about: - 🤔 Strategies for practicing self-awareness to support authentic engagement. - ✍️ Policies that can create barriers to authentic engagement as well as strategy to mitigate the barriers. - 🛠️ Tools that leaders can use to support child welfare professionals in building skills around authentic engagement of children and youth. Click the link below to Register Today! https://lnkd.in/edAwiDzd #authenticengagement #youthengagement #relationships #childwelfare #qicey #lessonslearned Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Nathan Ross, LMSW Phoenix Santiago, MSW Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald Leslie Cohen Kyle Ferreira

In July 2024, QIC-EY NOW shared a new video featuring Rebecca Gallese, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This video offers valuable insights into the competency, Partner with Children & Youth. "Partnering means making space for children and youth in the planning and decision-making process. Setting expectations, clarifying roles, and mitigating power imbalances will help child welfare professionals build a respectful alliance with children and youth so that challenges and successes can be shared." In her video, Rebecca discusses successful and authentic engagement with children and youth takes time. Click the link ( https://lnkd.in/ey-EbwUf ) to explore QIC-EY NOW as you continue on the journey toward more authentic engagement with children and youth. #partner #child #welfare #spaulding #qicey Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Nathan Ross, LMSW Phoenix Santiago, MSW Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald April Dinwoodie Leslie Cohen

Child Welfare professionals, do you want to create more connections and better relationships with the children and youth you serve? 🤝 Join the Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency for their Annual Lessons Learned Webinar September 18th from 3 - 4:15pm EST. Learn how child welfare leaders can blaze pathways for staff to maximize opportunities for authentic engagement with children and youth. Angie Swarnes, MS Deputy Director, Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division and Addie Williams, LMSW, JD, former President/CEO of Spaulding for Children (Michigan) will share insights about recognizing and breaking down barriers to authentic engagement and discuss strategies for building relationships throughout organizations to ensure that children and youth are at the center of child welfare work. Moderated by April Dinwoodie. Participants will learn about: - 🤔 Strategies for practicing self-awareness to support authentic engagement. - ✍️ Policies that can create barriers to authentic engagement as well as strategy to mitigate the barriers. - 🛠️ Tools that leaders can use to support child welfare professionals in building skills around authentic engagement of children and youth. Click the link below to Register Today! https://lnkd.in/edAwiDzd Tasha A. Snowden Jennifer Rhodes Nathan Ross, LMSW Phoenix Santiago, MSW Penny Putnam Collins, MPA Rebekka Behr Maci Kean Shannon Saxby, LMSW Maria Batista Maria Gagnon Sierra Wollenhall, MSW Lanz Christian Bañes Yaridania Betancourt ESTELLA SWAIN Julie Hames, LBSW Rita Hart Angelique Day Stephanie Hodge Wolfe, MSW, LSW, SFW, LSFW Anna Brown Joshua Christian Oswald