Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

The Learning Partnership for Children’s Services at Rhode Island College has launched the Partnership Connections podcast!

LPCS is a partnership between RIC and the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, & Families (DCYF) to support ongoing training needs, capacity building, and the internship to employment pipeline for public child welfare in Rhode Island.

The podcast is centered around Child Welfare training and educational topics all with the goal of helping to support those already working in, or with an interest in working in child welfare. Our desire is to bring information from experts on a variety of topics all at no cost to hard working professionals and others.

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Recent Episodes

Restoration in Progress: Healing Families and the Child Welfare Workforce

Feb 20, 2026 50m

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Jessica Pryce, Research Faculty member at Florida State University College of Social Work, a former Child Protective Services investigator in Florida, and author of…

From Data to Impact: How Evidence Shapes Better Outcomes for Kids and Families with Elizabeth Burke Bryant

Feb 17, 2026 37m

In this episode, we sit down with renowned child advocate Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Professor of the Practice of Health Services, Policy and Practice Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute Brown…

Brains Under Pressure: Neuroscience Insights for the Child Welfare Professional

Jan 27, 2026 51m

Join us as we chat with Dr. Kristin Scaplen and Dr. Victoria Heimer-McGinn as they help us explore how chronic stress affects the brain. They focus on key regions like the amygdala, hippocampus, and…

Safe Sleep, Real Conversations: Supporting Families with Empathy

Jan 21, 2026 35m

In this episode, we sit down with Brandi Didino of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and Margo Katz of the Rhode Island Department of Health to unpack the evolving…

Can We Really Prevent Child Maltreatment Without Fighting Poverty?

Dec 31, 2025 53m

Join us as we chat with Dr. Kristen Slack, Senior Scientist at Research Triangle Institute and a leading expert on poverty and child welfare; to explore the complex relationship between socioeconomic…

Voices of Open Adoption: Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and the children they help

Dec 16, 2025 43m

This episode dives into the complexities of adoption, exploring open adoption, birth family involvement, and the lifelong impact on adoptees and parents. Guest Deborah Siegel shares her personal and…

The Unseen Goodbyes: Navigating Ambiguous Loss for Ourselves and the Families We Serve

Dec 12, 2025 57m

In this episode of the Partnership Connections Podcast, hosts Stan Brajer and Holly Pacheco explore the concept of ambiguous loss with guest Kate Tetuan Parent, Associate Director at Boston…

Youth Corrections Reimagined: Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges

Sep 19, 2025 53m

Join us as we chat with Rhode Island Training School Executive Director Larome Myrick and Senior Community Development Specialist John Scott. They share powerful personal stories, challenge…

Setting the P.A.C.E: Charting the Future of Child and Family Well-Being in Rhode Island.

Sep 10, 2025 37m

Join us as we sit down with Melissa Aguiar-Rivard, Chief of Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), to unpack the…

Substance Use in Transition: Myths, Facts, and the New Reality

Aug 25, 2025 1h 2m

Join us as we welcome back Ocean State Recovery Executive Director Chris Dorval and MADD Rhode Island Program Director Jennifer O’Neil to explore the evolving landscape of substance use and impaired…

When the Stakes Are Too High: Gambling and Child Welfare

Jul 22, 2025 45m

Join us as we chat with Desiree Soto, Program Director for Rhode Island Lottery's Problem Gambling Services Program. We explore intersections between gambling disorder and child welfare, from…

Mindful Moments with Mimi: Alternate Nostril Breathing

Jul 15, 2025 5m

The following is a meditation provided by Dr. Mimi Mumm, Professor at the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College. Dr. Mumm is also a certified Yoga Instructor. She has been gracious enough to…

Bringing Your Whole Self to Work: Culture, Identity, and Why it Matters

Jul 09, 2025 25m

We welcome back Jennifer Gaviria, RIC SSW Adjunct Faculty, School Social Worker and Co-Founder of the Latino Mental Health Network to discuss the importance of integrating one's cultural identity…

Mindful Moments with Mimi: Gratitude Practice

Jul 08, 2025 6m

The following is a meditation provided by Dr. Mimi Mumm, Professor at the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College. Dr. Mumm is also a certified Yoga Instructor. She has been gracious enough to…

Mindful Moments with Mimi: Yoga Nidra

Jul 01, 2025 28m

Yoga Nidra/Yogic Sleep. Yoga Nidra is a guided relaxation practice that has been shown to help promote restful sleep. You can use this audio recording at bedtime to support falling asleep, or during…

Mindful Moments with Mimi: Loving Kindness

Jun 27, 2025 7m

Loving Kindness Meditation: Loving-kindness meditation is used to cultivate  empathy, compassion, and understanding—toward oneself and others. It can increase a sense of connection to others and…

Mindful Moments with Mimi: Grounding Meditation/5-4-3-2-1

Jun 23, 2025 5m

The following is a meditation provided by Dr. Mimi Mumm, Professor at the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College. Dr. Mumm is also a certified Yoga Instructor. She has been gracious enough to…

From Misconceptions to Meaningful Support: A Conversation on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Jun 03, 2025 53m

Join us as we chat with Ariana DeAngelis, Training Manager at The Autism Project, to explore the complexities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its implications for child welfare professionals.…

The Impact of Generational Diversity on the Child Welfare Workforce

May 28, 2025 45m

Join us as we speak with Tricia Driscoll and Stephanie Manzi. Tricia is the Executive Director of the Center for Mediation and Collaboration of Rhode Island and Stephanie is a professor of criminal…

Uncovering Your Growth & Mentoring Mindsets as a Helping Professional

May 12, 2025 38m

Join us as we speak with Christopher Margadonna, Senior Director of Training and Program Development at MENTOR RI about the concepts of both Growth Mindset and Mentoring Mindset. Christopher will…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Partnership Connections have?

Partnership Connections has published 27 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Science, Social Sciences.

Is Partnership Connections still active?

Partnership Connections is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 38m.

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