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