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Episode 159: The Way Home - How Kids Return to Their Families with Judge Colleen McNally
Manage episode 365898637 series 2096520
Summary:
In honor of national reunification month, in this episode we have a conversation with Judge Colleen McNally about what reunification means for kids and their families. Before retiring, Judge McNally served the people of Arizona for over 16 years in the Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona. Since retiring, she has devoted her time and efforts to supporting families that have experienced the foster care system and continues to advocate for better systems in Arizona.
Resource Links:
How did Cradle to Crayons adapt the Safe Babies Court Team™ approach in Maricopa County, Arizona?
American Bar Association - Celebrating Reunification Month
Foster Arizona
PO Box 20787
Mesa, AZ 85277
Connect with us!
Facebook: @FosteringVoicesPodcast IG: @FosteringVoices
Chapters:
0:00 - Open
0:33 - Intro
1:32 - Who is Judge McNally?
3:39 - We all have Trauma
5:36 - The Courtroom Experience
7:00 - How can the System be Supportive?
8:44 - It's the Simple Things
10:32 - A Drink of Water
10:50 - The Challenge of Severance
12:42 - The Reality of Reunification
14:04 - And Now What?
16:00 - What is your Wish for Change?
18:43 - Reunification Day
20:53 - Kid Initiatives
22:06 - How can the Community Support?
22:35 - ACE Questionnaires
23:55 - Love for a Child vs. Love for an Adult
25:55 - Fear
27:54 - Send an Encouraging Note
29:26 - Reflections on the First Reunification Day
30:59 - Ways for the Community to Connect
33:17 - The Takeaway
34:34 - Get Involved
35:23 - Resources
37:21 - Thank You
186 episodes
Manage episode 365898637 series 2096520
Summary:
In honor of national reunification month, in this episode we have a conversation with Judge Colleen McNally about what reunification means for kids and their families. Before retiring, Judge McNally served the people of Arizona for over 16 years in the Maricopa County Superior Court of Arizona. Since retiring, she has devoted her time and efforts to supporting families that have experienced the foster care system and continues to advocate for better systems in Arizona.
Resource Links:
How did Cradle to Crayons adapt the Safe Babies Court Team™ approach in Maricopa County, Arizona?
American Bar Association - Celebrating Reunification Month
Foster Arizona
PO Box 20787
Mesa, AZ 85277
Connect with us!
Facebook: @FosteringVoicesPodcast IG: @FosteringVoices
Chapters:
0:00 - Open
0:33 - Intro
1:32 - Who is Judge McNally?
3:39 - We all have Trauma
5:36 - The Courtroom Experience
7:00 - How can the System be Supportive?
8:44 - It's the Simple Things
10:32 - A Drink of Water
10:50 - The Challenge of Severance
12:42 - The Reality of Reunification
14:04 - And Now What?
16:00 - What is your Wish for Change?
18:43 - Reunification Day
20:53 - Kid Initiatives
22:06 - How can the Community Support?
22:35 - ACE Questionnaires
23:55 - Love for a Child vs. Love for an Adult
25:55 - Fear
27:54 - Send an Encouraging Note
29:26 - Reflections on the First Reunification Day
30:59 - Ways for the Community to Connect
33:17 - The Takeaway
34:34 - Get Involved
35:23 - Resources
37:21 - Thank You
186 episodes
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