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DCF on the Air is a monthly podcast about the transformation of New Jersey's child welfare system and the work of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families to realize their vision, that all New Jerseyans -- children and families -- are safe, healthy and connected.
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Episode 13: NJ4S Update
This episode is our first repeat topic 😎 We're giving you an update on NJ4S (New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services) which are in-school, in-community and evidence based mental health supports for every NJ student!
We're talking to Diane Travers, Senior Director of Programs at the Essex NJ4S Hub and Jenira Hill, Director of the Office of Family Support Services within DCF’s Division of Family & Community Partnerships about what programs have been offered and their impact on the wellbeing of NJ students, teachers, and schools!
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Episode 12: Family Success Centers
DCF | Family Success Centers (nj.gov)
Many struggle with domestic violence, addiction, limited resources, etc. How can people get access to Family Success Centers, even with the stigma around seeking help, in relation to culture, religion, and fear of the situation? How can we encourage more people to seek out help and know they they are not alone? -
Episode 11: Truth To Transformation
In this episode of DCF On The Air, we will be talking to the codesigners of DCF's documentary "Truth To Transformation" ahead of the film's debut at the Garden State Film Festival this March!
Truth to Transformation is an unflinching and powerful look at child welfare in America through the eyes of three people who experienced firsthand the trauma and complexities of being a part of the foster care system. Through their voices, lived experiences, and willingness to co-design the future, NJ’s child welfare system is being transformed into a children and family serving agency that aims to assist, empower and heal. -
Episode 10: Universal Home Visiting / Family Connects NJ
Family Connects NJ, DCF's Universal Home Visiting program launched in January 2024! Its mission is to improve the physical and emotional well-being of infants, children, and their families by providing supports like parent education, home visit assessments, and more.
We'll be talking to Brandie Wooding, Ericka Dickerson & Dr. Sanjna Shah to talk about how this program will best help new families. -
Episode 9: New Year's Resolutions with the Office of Staff Health & Wellness
In our first 2024 episode for DCF On The Air, we will be talking with Nancy Carre-Lee & Nooge Hartsfield in our Office of Staff Health & Wellness about New Year's Resolutions.
How can we make wellness an intention through our work with families and staff, and what does it look like in practice? -
Episode 8: Food Security
This month at DCF on the Air, we're welcoming Mark Dinglasan and Dr. Jenny Schrum from the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate to talk about how they're using healing-centered practice and a trauma-informed lens to transform the ways they're supporting families throughout the state -- including many connected to the child welfare system -- who are challenged by food insecurity.