3,000 Good Things

In this episode of 3,000 Good Things, hosts Mike and Ashley engage in a heartfelt conversation with Neil, who shares his transformative journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a dedicated father. Neil discusses the importance of mentorship, the role of supportive professionals in his life, and the power of vulnerability and the importance of honest conversations. He emphasizes the need for...

In this episode of 3,000 Good Things, hosts Mike and Ashley engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Alicia, a professor and researcher at The Ohio State University. They explore the significance of collaboration in child welfare, the complexities of implementation science, and the vital role caseworkers play in influencing family outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of bridgi...

In this conversation, Mike and Ashley discuss the evolving landscape of child welfare with their guest Johana, who shares insights from her 36 years of experience. They explore six reasons why this is the best time ever to work in child welfare while highlighting the need for open-mindedness and continued education in the field.    PACT PROFILE: Being Open-Minded     Learn more about PACT here: ⁠⁠...

In this conversation, Mike and Ashley talk with Char and Corey about the innovative approaches they are taking to improve adoption processes, emphasizing the need for understanding and adapting to the unique challenges faced by youth in permanent custody. The discussion highlights the significance of celebrating successes and maintaining motivation in the face of systemic challenges, ultimately ad...

In this episode of 3,000 Good Things, hosts Mike and Ashley engage with Alicia, a caseworker in child welfare, who shares her experiences and insights from her work. The conversation highlights the power of relating to families before tackling case plan objectives. Alicia emphasizes the need to meet basic needs and support parents emotionally, showcasing the collaborative nature of her team. The d...

In this episode, we meet Quatada, an Associate Director with over a decade of supervision experience. Mike, Ashley and Quatada discuss Quatada’s philosophy of supervision in child welfare, and the importance of accountability and growth in leadership. They explore the difference between constructive feedback and criticism, the role of support in professional development, and how leadership styles...

In this episode, we meet Becky, a School Outreach Worker committed to prevention and community collaboration. Becky shares how her county utilizes children services workers in elementary and middle schools to support families and highlight family strengths. Wait until you hear how Becky’s prevention work led to a book a essays written by students that is sure to make you feel inspired!  Grab your...

In this episode, Mike, Ashley and Annika go LIVE at the 2024 PCSAO Conference, “This is Us: The Child Protection Team.” Mike shares background on the PACT model and Ashley and Annika discuss the good work done by Annika in her early years as an Ongoing Worker. In this episode, we explore how supporting families while solving problems builds healthy relationships and gives space for families to foc...

In this episode we talk with David, a permanency manager dedicated to elevating healing through strong relationships. David and his team have worked to overcome obstacles like staff shortages to bring back Permanency Roundtables. David shares the importance of highlighting youth voices and ensuring that youth have strong and permanent connections. PACT PROFILE: Searching Learn more about PACT here...

In this episode, we meet Elizabeth, a leader with vision and passion for creating meaningful visitations between parents and their children. Elizabeth shares how she and her dedicated team have transformed their visitation center to be centered around creating positive memories and increasing engagement through creativity and partnering!  PACT Behavior: Partnering Learn more about PACT here: ⁠⁠htt...

Today we will hear from Lamar King, speaker, teacher, trainer, and consultant. Lamar has lived experience as a child in the foster care system and has since created a life dedicated to helping youth, caregivers and professionals with the tools and inspiration to overcome adversity and build community. Lamar recently launched a Book Club for foster care and kinship providers by studying, The 6 Need...

Join us as we kick off Season 1, Episode 1 of Three Thousand Good Things with a beautiful story from Susan. In this episode we learn how a front porch and two cups of coffee transformed a relationship between an overwhelmed mother and a brand new caseworker. At the end of this episode, Mike and Ashley discuss how to apply Pacing in your current work. PACT Behavior: Pacing Learn more about PACT her...