<description>Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, learn why leadership development is currently crucial in child welfare. KT Sherrod, assistant director of organizational development programming, and Byrony Escobar, a trauma-informed social worker, offer their expertise on training. They also describe the tools, skills, and mindset that child welfare leaders will need to succeed in the future. 

“What gives me hope for the future of leadership development is that shift we’re seeing towards a more human-centered, family-centered, person-centered practice, and emotionally intelligent leadership. Because for a long time, leadership and success have been defined by compliance and addressing crises as they come up. Now we’re finally recognizing that developing people, by supporting their growth, their resilience, their confidence especially, that’s what actually sustains the work.” — Byrony Escobar 

Guests: 
Kristyn “KT” Sherrod, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Byrony Escobar, Family Support Services 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare Podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare  
Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare  
Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare  
LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare  

Host:  Kristina Finch  
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring</description>

Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Profes…

Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, learn why leadership development is currently crucial in child welfare. KT Sherrod, assistant director of organizational development programming, and Byrony Escobar, a trauma-informed social worker, offer their expertise on training. They also describe the tools, skills, and mindset that child welfare leaders will need to succeed in the future. 

“What gives me hope for the future of leadership development is that shift we’re seeing towards a more human-centered, family-centered, person-centered practice, and emotionally intelligent leadership. Because for a long time, leadership and success have been defined by compliance and addressing crises as they come up. Now we’re finally recognizing that developing people, by supporting their growth, their resilience, their confidence especially, that’s what actually sustains the work.” — Byrony Escobar 

Guests: 
Kristyn “KT” Sherrod, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Byrony Escobar, Family Support Services 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare Podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare  
Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare  
Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare  
LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare  

Host:  Kristina Finch  
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

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E6: Cultivating Leadership in Child Welfare: Knowledge, Skills, and Mindset

<description>Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, Kristina discusses the well-being practices and innovations being implemented for child welfare professionals in Florida. Learn more about the mission to enhance their well-being as they work with Florida’s children and families every day. 

“Sometimes burnout is unseen, and it becomes this big problem. How can leaders start to assess this within their organization before it kind of blows up, and the unseen becomes seen? Get an understanding of what's happening with frontline staff. What are their experiences and stories? Is there psychological safety in the organization so that these discussions can be really talked about?” Kristine Posada 

Guests: 
Kristine Posada, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Candice Howell, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Shivana Gentry, Sunshine Health 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare  
Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare  
Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare  
LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare  

Host:  Kristina Finch  
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring</description>

Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, Kristina discusses the well-being practices and innovations being implemented for child welfare professionals in Florida. Learn more about the mission to enhance their well-being as they work with Florida’s children and families every day. 

“Sometimes burnout is unseen, and it becomes this big problem. How can leaders start to assess this within their organization before it kind of blows up, and the unseen becomes seen? Get an understanding of what's happening with frontline staff. What are their experiences and stories? Is there psychological safety in the organization so that these discussions can be really talked about?” Kristine Posada 

Guests: 
Kristine Posada, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Candice Howell, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Shivana Gentry, Sunshine Health 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare  
Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare  
Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare  
LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare  

Host:  Kristina Finch  
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

E5: Caring for the Human: Supporting Worker Well-Being

<description>Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, Kristina discusses how simulation is being incorporated into preservice training for child welfare professionals in Florida. Her guests explain what kinds of simulations are proving valuable for caseworkers, and they envision how this method will influence training in the future. 

“Once they went through the simulation themselves, they were blown away. Every last one of them said, ‘I wish I had this type of training when I came through preservice.’” William Swain 

Guests: 
William Swain, University of South Florida 
Kimberly Lauterbach, Florida Department of Children and Families 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare  
Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare  
Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare  
LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare  

Host:  Kristina Finch  
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring</description>

Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, Kristina discusses how simulation is being incorporated into preservice training for child welfare professionals in Florida. Her guests explain what kinds of simulations are proving valuable for caseworkers, and they envision how this method will influence training in the future. 

“Once they went through the simulation themselves, they were blown away. Every last one of them said, ‘I wish I had this type of training when I came through preservice.’” William Swain 

Guests: 
William Swain, University of South Florida 
Kimberly Lauterbach, Florida Department of Children and Families 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare  
Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare  
Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare  
LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare  

Host:  Kristina Finch  
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

E4: Practice Makes Confident: Simulation-Based Learning in Child Welfare

<description>Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, Kristina takes a closer look at virtual coaching and how it’s being used to help child welfare professionals better understand their own strengths and how best to employ them on the job. Learn about successes and challenges resulting from virtual coaching and what the future holds for this innovative approach. 

“Coaching is tapping into their motivations. Because if I tap into their motivations, they're more likely to achieve what they want to achieve and not what I want to achieve.” Steve McGarvey 
 
Guests: 
Candice Howell, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Steve McGarvey, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Brenda Lockwood, Butler Institute for Families 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: 
@FSUChildWelfare  
Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare  
Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare  
LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare  

Host:  Kristina Finch  
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring</description>

Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, Kristina takes a closer look at virtual coaching and how it’s being used to help child welfare professionals better understand their own strengths and how best to employ them on the job. Learn about successes and challenges resulting from virtual coaching and what the future holds for this innovative approach. 

“Coaching is tapping into their motivations. Because if I tap into their motivations, they're more likely to achieve what they want to achieve and not what I want to achieve.” Steve McGarvey 
 
Guests: 
Candice Howell, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Steve McGarvey, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Brenda Lockwood, Butler Institute for Families 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: 
@FSUChildWelfare  
Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare  
Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare  
LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare  

Host:  Kristina Finch  
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

E3: Coaching From Anywhere: Virtual Coaching in Action

<description>Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, Kristina discusses with her guests the value of instructional design in child welfare training—why it matters, how training is shaped by the way people learn, and what type of innovations are being developed to help child welfare professionals in the future. 

“Instructional design really is the foundation of effective training. It helps us align learning experiences with the actual needs of the child welfare workforce. We see learning as a journey, not a one-time event.” Samantha Schoenberger

Guests: 
Lyndi Bradley, Institute for Trauma &amp; Resilience Studies 
Samantha Schoenberger, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Tenille Taylor, Florida Institute for Child Welfare

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare 
Facebook: fsuchildwelfare
Instagram: fsuchildwelfare
LinkedIn: fsuchildwelfare

Host:  Kristina Finch
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring</description>

Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” 

In this episode, Kristina discusses with her guests the value of instructional design in child welfare training—why it matters, how training is shaped by the way people learn, and what type of innovations are being developed to help child welfare professionals in the future. 

“Instructional design really is the foundation of effective training. It helps us align learning experiences with the actual needs of the child welfare workforce. We see learning as a journey, not a one-time event.” Samantha Schoenberger

Guests: 
Lyndi Bradley, Institute for Trauma & Resilience Studies 
Samantha Schoenberger, Florida Institute for Child Welfare 
Tenille Taylor, Florida Institute for Child Welfare

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.  

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare 
Facebook: fsuchildwelfare
Instagram: fsuchildwelfare
LinkedIn: fsuchildwelfare

Host:  Kristina Finch
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

E2: Designing for Impact: Instructional Design in Child Welfare Training

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