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

Child Welfare

Florida Institute for Child Welfare

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

JUN 3, 202642 MIN
Child Welfare

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

JUN 3, 202642 MIN

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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