In this episode Jenny Tessmer, a Minnesota LEND Fellow (Minnesota Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), interviews former LEND Fellow DerJuan Strons (DJ) about the intersectionality of disabilities, social work and child welfare.  Listen as they take a deep dive into how disabilities can impact parenting. DJ speaks on how his education in neurological disabilities has guided him in his work as a child protection worker.  He also describes how Hennepin County aims to support families by providing resources, family-centered care and support with the goal of reunification.

RESOURCES:
https://lend.umn.edu/
https://www.pacer.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA1KiBBhCcARIsAPWqoSp6NT6nxdSO98Xo5oeO_4aOLHY6pZNYwiIAh6MzNgDZMfpIUEBXGMwaAtfxEALw_wcB

LEND Interview with Gail Meyer

The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) is committed to connecting child welfare professionals to relevant and accessible training resources. We are excited to bring you the latest in research, policy, and practice via podcasts. This channel will cover a wide range of topics and will feature interviews with researchers, policy makers, frontline child welfare workers, community members, and many others. If you would like a transcript of any of our podcasts, please visit our website podcast page: https://cascw.umn.edu/podcasts/.