Stuff that Matters, Ep. 46 - Mike Leach, Foster Care, Child Welfare, South Carolina DSS, Families, Youth

<p>Mike Leach is the Chief External Engagement Officer for Think Of US. He&#39;s the Principal for Leach Consulting Group, LLC, a partner at Momenta Advisors, Senior Fellow at Center for the Helping Professions and the former State Director at South Carolina DSS.</p><p>(00:01:23-00:14:58) - His background – gettinginto child welfare and into the South Carolina DSS space.</p><p>(00:14:59-00:41:07) – A birds eye view of the childwelfare system; what states are doing things well. A look at the frontline staff, and ultimately what is needed to help families stay together. How things have changed post pandemic in the last few years, specifically pertaining toolder adolescents. </p><p>(00:41:08-00:45:51) – Child welfare and juvenilejustice systems acquiring investments and receiving funding to improve the care that can be provided. The stuff that matters.</p><p>Subscribe and like, rate and review. You can watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEGSntRmXvMS-wn6Pmd3lVMMgEFn0npwd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YOUTUBE</a>.</p><p>Check out our  to learn more about New Hope on our <a href="https://www.newhopetreatment.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">WEBSITE</a>.</p>