In this episode of "Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly" from our 2022 Conference Series, we have two incredible guests who are passionate about empowering and advocating for marginalized communities, particularly children and families. First up is Matt Anderson, a social entrepreneur who is committed to transforming America's foster care system to ensure that families can thrive. Matt believes in the power of listening to people's stories, learning from their experiences, and working together to create meaningful change. He will share insights on how we can better support and nurture children in the foster care system. Our second guest is Slam Anderson, the Outreach Director for The Kitchen Table Literary Arts Center, a nonprofit organization that builds awareness, appreciation, and support for Women of Color and Black women writers. Slam is a youth/adult facilitator, spoken word artist, and writer who has a deep understanding of the power of words and storytelling. She will speak about how we can use creative expression to help children build self-esteem, resilience, and a sense of community. Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with Matt Anderson and Slam Anderson as they share their perspectives on nurturing children and creating a more inclusive and equitable society. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is one of the most significant Federal Child Welfare Finance reforms in history. The magnitude of change and the opportunities it presents are significant. Listen to this episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” from our 2022 Conference Series with our FCC FFPSA expert and champion of children, who has been involved in leading, guiding, and directing the planning and early adoption phase of FFPSA, Teri Saunders. Teri Saunders has been CEO of Heartland for Children in Bartow, Florida, since 2008. She has a strong background in research and program evaluation, and she has used that expertise to infuse data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. We also would like to remind you that the FCC Foundation is still accepting 100% tax-free donations to our Disaster Relief Fund. You can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1892349 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

Listen to this episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” from our 2022 Conference Series highlighting a conversation with Molly Tierney and Dr. Laura Boyd. Hear the discussion about the national interest in rethinking foster care in America. Molly Tierney is a Managing Director and the Child Welfare Industry Lead in Accenture’s North America Public Sector Practice, where she leverages her 25+ years of expertise to enable states and cities to improve outcomes for vulnerable citizens. Dr. Laura Boyd is the owner and CEO of Policy and Performance Consultants, Inc., Dr. Laura Boyd has spent her entire life at the cross-section of education, business, and society. She has experience from student to professor, from consultant to small business owner, and from political national leadership mentor to elected office holder. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

This episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” features Greg Hill, President & CEO of Our Children Have Rights. Listen in as we discuss the importance of children and parental rights, highlighted by Greg’s willingness to share his lived experience with the subject in order to increase community engagement and provide support to Florida families. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

This episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” features Chris Lolley, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida, recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Listen in as we discuss how members of the community can proactively provide support to parents so all of Florida’s children can be happy, healthy, and free from abuse and neglect. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

Listen to this episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” highlighting a conversation with Matt Anderson and Mariah Thompson-Grissett from the Institute for Family. Hear the discussion about the national effort to increase engagement by youth, children, adults, and parents who have lived experience in the child welfare system. Matt Anderson will also serve as an expert presenter at the FCC’s 2022 Diamond Anniversary Conference this July in Orlando. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

Listen to this episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” highlighting a conversation with Reverend Al Williams, Deputy Director of One Church One Child. Hear as Rev. Al discusses his years of service and the importance of nurturing and caring for children in the system by recruiting foster families within the community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

Dive into Season 2 of Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly! To kick off the latest season, Kurt sits down with Representative Michelle Salzman to discuss her efforts to increase collaboration between state entities and the community to increase access to mental health services. Rep. Salzman discusses the importance of connecting people with needed services, increase data sharing to fill service gaps, and address the stigma behind mental health issues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

“Nurturing Wellbeing w/Kurt Kelly” this weeks features Jarred Vermillion of Heroes Initiative speaking about the importance of including youth and parents with lived experience from the child welfare system to create better futures for children and families. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

As part of November’s National Adoption, listen to this episode of “Nurturing Well-being w/Kurt Kelly” featuring a conversation with the Founder and CEO of Adoption-Share Thea Ramirez as we honor adoptive families, and celebrate the organizations that help children find permanent homes. For more information on the success of the Family-Match program go to www.family-match.org. Interested in getting even more involved? Learn how you can join us in our work to remove barriers that keep children and families from connecting, go to: www.flightoftheheart.us. We truly believe there is no better time to join the conversation about adoption, as one heart, one home, can change a life forever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support