A Front Row Seat to California’s Child Support Programs (Pt. 2)
On today’s program, join Scott Eder (Courtland Consulting) as he returns, for the second of a two-part conversation with professionals from California’s child support programs. Join the conversation in progress with Rick Alvarado, Joy Adkins, Debra Houston and JoAnna Bojorquez. They talk about what changes their perspectives on their work, when things worked as intended and made a real difference for a family, times that they were able to step in and improve what theywere working on, and more. Listen to some of the real-life experiences each has to offer, as they share on today’s On Location episode.
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A Front Row Seat to California’s Child Support Programs (Pt. 1)
On today’s program, join Scott Eder (Courtland Consulting) as he is joined by four professionals from California’s childsupport programs, for the first of a two-part conversation. With Scott are Rick Alvarado, Joy Adkins, Debra Houston andJoAnna Bojorquez. They talk about what it’s like to provide child support services in the state of California from a front-line view and assisting the clients that they are serving. Hear about some of the challenges that they face in the office, dispelling the stereotypes of child support, as well as what really matters.
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NCSEA 2025 Innovative Partnership & Collaboration Award
On Location brings you a conversation with representatives of the NCSEA 2025 Innovative Partnership and Collaboration Award. Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams and Brandi Gallebo of Frankin County Child Support Enforcement Services talk with Rhonda Evans and Kate Goudy of Iowa State University who describe the ADMYRE Program they have developed in collaboration with the State of Iowa Child Support Program. The ADMYRE Program (Advocating for My Relationships) is a teen dating violence awareness program that addresses the critical issue of dating violence through immersive storytelling simulations and a hands-on debrief. This innovative program educates middle school, high school and college students, identifying healthy relationship attributes in a way that resonates with them and is impactful long after their participation has concluded. Congratulations to the ADMYRE Program Team!
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The NCSEA 2025 Emerging Leader Awardee
Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams and Brandi Gallebo of Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Services continue to highlight the NCSEA awardees, Antolette Vinson.Antolette Vinson, Child Support Specialist Supervisor, Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Department of Human Services, is the NCSEA 2025 Emerging Leader Awardee. Having assumed supervisory responsibilities 2 years ago, Antolette describes her leadership style, what she has learned, what has surprised her and how her work and that of her team positively impact Georgia families every day. Her initiatives with the Chatham County Jail and other community outreach activities help deliver services to parents “where they are”. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious. Listen to learn more.
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The NCSEA 2025 Program Awareness Awardee
On today’s program, Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams and Brandi Gallebo of Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Services are pleased to highlight another NCSEA awardee, Emerging Leader Awardee, Shannon Longino. ShannonLongino, Outreach Manager for the Division of Child SupportServices, Georgia Department of Human Services, is the NCSEA 2025 Program Awareness Awardee. Listen as Shannon describes the Georgia Fatherhood Program, how she and her team connect with both non-custodial and custodial parents to raise awareness, through a well-orchestrated communications strategy, of the services available to them as well as other stakeholders who contribute to the operation and impact of this program. Shannon’s passion for her work is evident as she describes the more than 11,000 children that have benefitted from this program.
Interviews and discussions with Human Services professionals and other stakeholders. Recorded on location and meetings and events around the world. All the music contained in the podcast is used by permission and is written and performed by Joe Mamlin.
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