Sarah

CSSD: In Discussion

Listen to seasoned Los Angeles County child support professionals as they discuss the latest in child support processes, policies and practices, as well as developing matters in California and across the nation. With interviews conducted in the studio and in the field, the podcast aims to demystify child support and provide guidance to parents seeking financial support.  

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Sarah

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Government

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Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

In Discussion with Interim Director Genie Chough 10.06.2026

Join CoCO's Sarah Ardalani for a candid conversation with CSSD's new Interim Director Genie Chough.

In Discussion: CSSD Director Terrie Hardy 07.09.2023

A sit down conversation with CSSD Director Terrie Hardy and SPIS Sarah Ardalani and listen to Terrie discuss ways to support children and partner with parents, as well as how to better understand family dynamics while doing the child support work.

In Discussion: Outreach with Monica Brown-Coleman and Ceylonya Ewell 06.09.2023

A sit down conversation with COCO's Tina Robinson as she talks with Division 4 Program Managers Monica Brown-Coleman and Ceylonya Ewell  as they discuss the launch of the South LA Community Outreach Project.

CSSD Talks Fatherhood 05.09.2023

Our host talks with staff members about their fatherhood experiences.

In Discussion: Mentorship with Ye'sheshanda Thomas 04.09.2023

A conversation with COCO's Sarah Ardalani as she talks with CSS III Ye'sheshanda "Sunshine" Thomas about her experience with mentorship and its positive contributions to her career.

In Discussion: Reentry Services and Assistance with Michael Hughes 03.09.2023

Listen to a conversation with COCO's Tina Robinson as she talks with Michael Hughes, Reentry Affairs Coordinator at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and they discuss the working relationship between the two offices and the positive impact CSSD's Community Outreach has had on the inmates reentering society.

In Discussion: Fundamentals of Fatherhood 02.09.2023

A conversation with CSSD's Pete Salazar as he speaks with Arles Benavides of Fundamentals of Fatherhood  as they discuss the fatherhood program, and the organization's partnership with CSSD. 

In Discussion: Military Veterans at CSSD 02.09.2023

Just in time for Veteran's Day, join CoCo's Pete Salazar as he speaks with CSSD veterans Natoshka Lonon, Rachel Morales and Lynita Scott about their military experience.

In Discussion: Mistaken Identity Team 31.08.2023

Listen to a sit-down conversation with CoCo's Tina Robinson as she speaks with members of the Special Operations Division assigned to the Mistaken Identity team as they discuss some of their daily duties and what they encounter as a case manager in this specialized team.

Introducing Communications and Community Outreach 30.08.2023

Listen to a sit-down conversation with Tina Robinson as she speaks with the Communications and Community Outreach Team (CoCo) about what the unit does at CSSD and what they enjoy about their jobs.

In Discussion with Case Participant Will 28.08.2023

Listen to a conversation between CoCo's Pete Salazar and Case Participant Will as they discuss Will's interaction with CSSD and how staff  can provide a more seamless experience with the families we serve.

In Discussion with Homeboy Industries 27.08.2023

Listen to a conversation between CoCo's Pete Salazar and Christy Stilwell of Homeboy Industries where they discuss some of the programs they provide and the partnership with CSSD.

In Discussion with Facilities Adriana Payan 26.08.2023

Listen to a conversation between COCO's Tina Robinson and Adriana Payan, former Chief, Facilities Management Division (FMD), where they discuss the important and diverse work of FMD.

In Discussion with Families Uniting Families - Project Fatherhood 25.08.2023

Listen to a conversation between COCO's Pete Salazar and Dr. Devon Ivey along with staff from Families Uniting Families - Project Fatherhood

In Discussion with Parole Administrator Melanie Reyes 24.08.2023

CoCo's Lizelle Tadena-Le talks with Parole Administrator Melanie Reyes from the El Monte Parole District.

In Discussion with CSSD Staff for Child Support Awareness Month 23.08.2023

Listen to Jonna Lewis and a few other employees throughout the department speak about Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM) and what it means to them.

In Discussion with Director Terrie Hardy and Chief Deputy Director Genie Chough 22.08.2023

Join our Director and Chief Deputy Director as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Child Support Services Program.

In Discussion Black History Month 21.08.2023

We celebrate Black History Month and African American and Labor as we talk to three CSSD Staff members about their 40 year career in the department. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this video belong solely to the individuals in the video, who are sharing their own personal experiences as individuals, not on behalf of representative of CSSD.

In Discussion with Intergovernmental Division International Cases 101 20.08.2023

In the latest In Discussion series, Intergovernmental staff Arthur Gulumian, Marisol Jimenez, Maria Aguirre and Susanna Espinoza discuss the basics of international cases within CSSD. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this audio belong solely to the individuals in the audio, who are sharing their own personal experiences as individuals, not on behalf or representative of CSSD.

In Discussion with Our New Managers 19.08.2023

In this edition, we'll meet our new Managers Matthew Brito, CSSD's Facilities Management Division and Stephanie Villalobos, manager of the newly established Emergency and Safety Management Section.

In Discussion with Meoshay Glasby: Managing Caseloads with Urgency 18.08.2023

In this edition of In Discussion, Division Administrator Meoshay Glasby gives a preview of her CSDA conference workshop presentation "Managing Caseloads with Urgency." The views, thoughts, and opinions in this podcast belong solely to the individuals in the podcast, who are sharing their own personal experiences as individuals, not on behalf or representative of CSSD.

In Discussion with PSD 17.08.2023

Division Administrator Julie Smith introduces us to the members of the Policy Training, Data Reliability and Analysis Unit, better known as PSD. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this audio belong solely to the individuals in the podcast, who are sharing their own personal experiences as individuals, not on behalf or representative of CSSD.

In Discussion with Jennifer Coultas, Contempt and Special Enforcement 16.08.2023

CoCo's Tina Robinson sits down with Attorney IV  Jennifer Coultas, from the Special Enforcement Team, to discuss her unit, as well as the various aspects of her role and the team's objectives.

In Discussion: FEM Final Rule 15.08.2023

CoCO's Tina Robinson sits down with Attorney Brian Tabatabaie, from IGR to discuss the FEM Final Rule and some of the upcoming changes.

In Discussion: Outreach Ambassadors 12.08.2023

Join CoCo's Tina Robinson as she speaks with three of CSSD's community outreach ambassadors about their experiences engaging with the public.

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