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From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#53 Erin Williamson: What Kids Need Adults to Understand About ExploitationWhat if the greatest threat to your child isn’t a stranger in the shadows—but someone they already trust?In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Erin Williamson to unpack the uncomfortable realities parents, caregivers, and professionals often miss when it comes to child exploitation. Through real-world experience and deeply human stories, you’ll gain clarity on how grooming actually happens, why kids don’t disclose, and how well-intentioned rules can unintentionally silence them. This conversation challenges assumptions, reframes safety, and equips you with language and awareness that could truly protect a child in...
2026-01-191h 25From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#52 Judge Anthony Miller: The Truth About Family Law From the BenchWhat really happens inside a family courtroom — and what does a judge wish every parent understood before stepping inside?In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Judge Anthony Miller for an honest and eye-opening conversation about the realities, pressures, and human side of judicial decision-making. You’ll hear how he approaches children’s safety, manages high-conflict cases, and balances the emotional weight of rulings that affect entire families. This conversation gives you a rare look at the court system through the eyes of someone who lives it every day, helping you better understand what t...
2025-12-231h 17Silver Linings
Silver LiningsCommon Questions and Answers About Adoption with Susan ChesnuttSusan Chesnutt of the Chesnutt Law Firm joins the show to discuss adoption from a legal perspective. Adoption involves various types, including open, semi-open, and closed adoptions, each with distinct legal processes. Families must assess their readiness for the commitment involved. The discussion also highlights challenges faced by children in the foster system and the ongoing need for adoptive families. Potential adoptive parents are encouraged to seek guidance from legal professionals specializing in child welfare.
2025-12-1025 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#51 Peter Mutabazi and Mica Phillips: From Struggle to Strength and Hope for Every ChildWhat happens when caring for a child means fighting the system that’s supposed to help them?In this episode, Susan Chesnutt talks with Peter Mutabazi, a foster father to over 47 children and international advocate, and Mica Phillips, a healthcare leader improving Medicaid access and dignity in care. They share the hidden struggles of foster care, healthcare barriers, and what it truly takes to protect children when the system falls short.Hear candid stories of navigating red tape, finding resources that don’t exist on paper, and turning exhaustion into...
2025-12-021h 17Fostering Change
Fostering ChangeFrom Foster Care to Family Law: Susan Chesnutt on Justice, Healing, and Child Welfare⚠️ Advisory: This episode includes discussion of child abuse and family trauma.Welcome to this week’s episode of Fostering Change, where host Rob Scheer speaks with Susan Chesnutt — a family law attorney, child welfare advocate, and former foster youth based in Vero Beach, Florida.Susan’s journey is one of resilience and purpose. After growing up in the foster care system, she became a child abuse investigator for Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF), then earned her law degree and founded The Chesnutt Law Firm, focusing exclusively on child welfare and family law...
2025-10-2131 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#50 Lisa Sander: Finding Grace and Growth Through Family TransitionsWhat happens when divorce doesn’t just end a marriage but reshapes an entire family?In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with nurse, coach, and podcaster Lisa Sander to uncover how faith, forgiveness, and hard conversations can transform even the most painful family transitions. Together, they dig into the realities of blended families, co-parenting challenges, and what it really takes to break generational cycles through honesty and grace.If you’ve ever faced the chaos of separation or struggled to hold your family together in the midst of chan...
2025-10-0356 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#49 Todd Mohink: The Real Cost of False Claims in Custody and Criminal CasesWhat happens when you're accused of something you didn’t do—and the system treats you as guilty from the start?In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Maryland attorney Todd Mohink to expose the often unseen legal traps that destroy families. Together, they pull back the curtain on the devastating impact of false allegations, weaponized protective orders, and the courts' dangerous overreliance on flawed mental health evaluations.If you're navigating custody issues or just want to understand how these systems work, this episode will change how you see...
2025-07-0259 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#48 Beth Proudfoot: Parenting Beyond Divorce by Redefining Roles and Raising Resilient KidsWhat if divorce could be not just less painful, but genuinely transformative?In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Beth Proudfoot, a seasoned child therapist, parenting coach, and collaborative divorce expert, to explore what it means to truly lead your family through crisis. You'll hear how reframing roles, tuning into your child's unspoken needs, and building communication skills can help you show up with more clarity and compassion—even in the hardest moments. This is about more than surviving divorce—it's about choosing growth, respect, and resilience.Stay with...
2025-06-091h 15From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#47 James Dutton: How Criminal Defense Can Heal, Not Just DefendWhat happens when a criminal defense attorney decides his job isn't to win cases, but to transform lives?In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Georgia defense attorney James Dutton to expose the unseen consequences of our justice system, from broken paperwork and false charges to billion-dollar surveillance schemes hiding behind school safety. But this conversation isn’t just about problems — it’s about purpose. James shares how compassion, community, and a no-nonsense approach to second chances can disrupt cycles of addiction, injustice, and incarceration. If you’ve ever felt...
2025-05-261h 22From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#46 Noel Thompson: Turning Panic into Power with Everyday Mental FitnessWhat if your biggest source of fear could become your greatest power?In this episode, Noel Thompson shares how he turned decades of personal struggle with anxiety and depression into a transformative program that helps others do the same. With a unique approach blending coaching, comic book storytelling, and mental fitness tools, Noel offers more than just insight—he gives you a strategy. Whether you’re navigating your own mental health journey or supporting someone else’s, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding and renewed confidence. This conversat...
2025-04-2958 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#45 Sandra Fava Esq.: Divorce Warfare: Protecting Children in High-Conflict BattlesIn the turbulent world of high-conflict divorces, two seasoned attorneys pull back the curtain on family law's most challenging battlefield. Sandra Fava and Susan Chesnutt reveal the hidden emotional landmines that devastate families, offering raw insights into protecting children, managing conflict, and navigating the treacherous path of separation with compassion and strategy.In this episode, Susan and Benjamin discuss: High Conflict Divorce DynamicsImpact of Divorce on ChildrenImportance of Attorney-Client CommunicationManaging Emotional Challenges in Family LawResources for Healing and Moving ForwardHighlights:0:00:36 High-Conflict Divorce Landscape: Family la...
2025-03-2752 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus# 44 Benjamin Andreozzi: Identifying and Preventing Grooming Tactics of PerpetratorsDive into the complex and emotional world of child sexual abuse cases with renowned attorney Benjamin Andreozzi. Discover the challenges of securing justice, the importance of creating safe environments for victims, and the powerful ways attorneys can empower survivors to reclaim their lives. Gain insights into the nuances of criminal, civil, and administrative avenues for accountability, and learn how Andreozzi's firm is driving legislative reforms to protect the most vulnerable. This episode offers a raw and impactful exploration of a critical issue.In this episode, Susan and Benjamin discuss:  Creating safe environments f...
2025-02-271h 17From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus# 43 Taylor Hoskins- Protecting Minors in Personal Injury SettlementsWhen minors are involved in personal injury settlements, who ensures their best interests are protected? This episode unpacks the critical role of the guardian ad litem in safeguarding minors' funds and advocating for fair settlements. From statutory triggers to strategies like structured settlements and restricted accounts, the conversation dives deep into how these guardians balance the child’s welfare with competing family needs. Tune in to explore this vital, yet often overlooked, aspect of personal injury law. In this episode, Susan and Taylor discuss:  Guardian ad litem role in reviewing minor settlements ...
2024-12-1748 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#42 Jordan Lulich- Partition Actions: Untangling the Twisted Web of Co-Owned PropertyOwning property with someone else can quickly become a legal minefield, but one real estate attorney has made it his mission to guide clients through the treacherous terrain of partition actions. In a captivating discussion, Jordan Lulich pulls back the curtain on this complex process, from the nuanced differences between owners to the thorniest scenarios involving uncooperative ex-spouses. With a deft touch, Lulich has helped countless clients find their way out of the "partition action minefield." But what are his key strategies? And how can those facing shared property division avoid the common pitfalls?  I...
2024-09-2944 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#41 Joan Ulsher- From Trauma to Triumph: One Woman's Journey to Advocate for Foster KidsIn a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, one woman's journey into child advocacy and foster care took an unexpected turn that changed her life forever. Her personal revelation ignited a passion that led to a remarkable 13-year relationship with a young man in foster care, setting her on a path of unwavering commitment and compassion. As her story unfolds, the impact she has made on the lives of children in foster care is both inspiring and deeply moving. But what was the unexpected twist that propelled her into this transformative journey? In this...
2024-02-201h 01From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#40 - Foster Care and Adoption Experiences from Author Janell JonesSUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt interviews author Janell Jones about her memoir "Shattered."  Her memoir talks about her experience with adopting a foster child with undisclosed conditions and the foster system's difficulty in supporting her efforts to raise the child. 
2023-10-1936 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#39 - The Journey from Divorce to Mediation Susan Chesnutt interviews Matthew Brickman from ITAP Mediation. Matthew and Susan discuss the path to becoming a Mediator and the importance of using the mediation process to achieve the best resolutions. 
2023-10-1745 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#38 – High School Opportunities, Mock Trials and Influential EducatorsSummary: Susan Chesnutt interviews her high school teacher, Daniel Nixon Taylor, about the positive influences of educators and the lifelong impact she had in her experience participating in a mock trial in high school. 
2023-02-0752 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#37 - Divorce as a Healing Process with Jennifer StolerSusan Chesnutt and former divorce attorney, Jennifer Stoler, the CEO and Founder of The Divorce Chick™ Tribe discuss the process of divorce. They review approaches that can help you evolve your divorce into a therapeutic effort to help your family move forward.
2022-09-2357 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#36 - Mediation and the importance of compromiseSUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt interviews a long time colleague Dawn Kirk who has been practicing family law for 30 years and mediation for 15 years. As a mediator Dawn’s primary focus is on the children, understanding the family dynamic to find an outcome in the child’s best interest. HIGHLIGHTS: [00:02:00] Dawn explains what it takes to become a mediator and the certification process. You do not need to be an attorney to earn your certification [00:03:15] Susan and Dawn discuss the benefits of having legal experience and the importance of life experience to provide qual...
2022-06-2357 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#35 Grandparent’s Rights & Child Custody, An Alternative PerspectiveSUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt and her special guest Martin Kofsky talk about his recent article that focuses on the rights of grandparents. Martin has been litigating and working in family law for 30 years. Sit back and settle in for some good information and food for thought. HIGHLIGHTS: [00:01:45] The discussion begins with Martin describing his experience with offending and non offending parents and what that means for the rights of the child. [00:03:00] Martin gives an example of a case where the maternal grandparent’s rights of the child were being threatened. The child was cared fo...
2022-06-0940 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#34 - Let’s talk about divorce. A real conversation on how to talk to your children about your divorce.Summary: Susan Chesnutt has a heartwarming conversation with Jackie Pilossoph on talking with your children about your divorce. What to say and who to say it to, will help guide you through the tough process. Jackie is an author, former journalist and the creator of Divorce Girls Smiling, a resource for men and women going through the divorce process. HIGHLIGHTS: 02:49 Susan and Jackie dive into what kids are really afraid of when their parents are getting divorced. They talk about the importance of keeping the divorce attorney from becoming the therapist. 05:06 Change. Children...
2022-05-1242 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus# 33 - Are you being alienated from your child? How to identify parental alienation and what to do about it.SUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt and Dr. Alan Blotcky tackle the topic of parental alienation which are behaviors, tactics or strategies that one parent will use to undermine the child's relationship with the other parent.  HIGHLIGHTS:  [00:01:00] Susan introduces Dr. Alan Blotcky who is a clinical and forensic psychologist, a freelance journalist published in USA today, Psychology Today in many other places. He's also an associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of Alabama.  [00:05:00] Dr. Blotcky discusses the difference between legitimate alienation vs “strange moments” when a child does not want to...
2022-04-2234 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#32 - Maintaining your family’s mental health during divorce! A frank conversation about doing the best things for your children and soon to be ex.SUMMARY Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt’s and Certified Divorce Lending Professional and John Whitbeck discuss mental health and the divorce experience. Buckle up for a lot of helpful information about navigating issues from COVID shots to clients in crisis. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [01:23] Introduction to John Whitbeck, former professor at the George Mason Law School, practicing attorney in the state of Virginia and has his own podcast called The Mind Itself. [2:45] John discusses his serendipitous way into mental health and how it became his passion. [5:00] Susan and John walk through wh...
2021-12-141h 20From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#31–You’re Getting a Divorce! But What About Your House?SUMMARY Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt and Certified Divorce Lending Professional, Michael Schreiber discuss the options for dividing your biggest asset, your home, during a divorce.  ------------------------------  HIGHLIGHTS [01:14] Introduction to Michael Schreiber and what a CDLP, Certified Divorce Lending Professional, does to help homeowners divide their assets during divorce.  [5:14] Michael explains the 3 options for dividing the marital home  [6:26] Susan and Michael discuss the things that people need to be aware of to qualify for a mortgage when getting a divorce and dividing their assets.  [12:58] Michael expla...
2021-12-0350 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#30 – Navigating Foster Care and the legal system surrounding it.SUMMARY: Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt’s and Gerry (Gerald) Glynn discuss the foster care system, the good, the bad and the ugly. There is always more to the story and the story usually doesn’t get seen by the outside world. Gerry is the Chief Legal Officer for Embrace Families a non-profit organization managing foster care in and around Orlando, FL. Prior to joining Embrace Families, Gerry represented children and families as a lawyer for over twenty years. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [0:11] You do not hear much in the news about the fost...
2021-07-1643 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#29 – How can we help survivors of Human Trafficking?SUMMARY In a continuing effort to raise awareness about human trafficking, Child Welfare Attorney Susan Chesnutt interviews Kristy Norbert of the Empower Her Network.  Kristy talks about her organizations mission to help survivors of human trafficking.  The Empower Her Network raises funds and supports survivors in finding a path to personal growth and success. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:56] Susan introduces Kristy Norbert from the Empower Her Network and what her motivation was to start it. [07:23] Kristy describes the things that her organization aims to do with everyone who comes to them fo...
2021-06-2958 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#28 - What struggling families and marriages can learn from parenting classesSUMMARY This is child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt’s second interview with parenting expert Sue Dockerill from the Florida Divorce Parenting Class.  In this episode we learn about parenting classes and how they support families going through divorce and child custody challenges.  Sue takes a deep dive into some Co-Parenting challenges like blame, change and dealing with emotions of each person in the family. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [01:03] Sue Dockerill reintroduces herself and talks about her program and what it does for co-parents. [11:40] Sue explains what her new parenting 202 class is and...
2021-06-231h 05From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#27 Behavioral Health Technician Tara MacDonald on Addiction and RecoverySUMMARY Susan’s guest today is Tara McDonald she is a behavioral health technician. She has experience in the substance abuse recovery field. Tara shares her views and experiences regarding addiction and the most effective treatments from her perspective. Most of her views have been shaped by her personal experience with addiction and through providing help and guidance for others. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [01:01] Susan introduces Tara McDonald who is a drug addiction recovery specialist, and she talks about her job and reasons for doing it. [07:01] Tara talks about the causes of...
2021-04-011h 03From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#26 We present Dr. Amanda Hackford Founder of the nonprofit Love to Serve in Vero Beach, FLSUMMARY Dr. Hackford has been active in education as a teacher in the School District of Indian River County. After earning her Ph.D. her heart was moved to give back to the community by helping and supporting needy children through the nonprofit Love to Serve.  In this podcast, she will share her journey to the present and the special impact her nonprofit is having on children in Indian River County. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:56] Susan introduces Dr. Amanda Hackford and she talks about her non-profit Love to Serve. [07:04] Dr. Hackford d...
2021-03-2551 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#25 Non-Profit Spotlight – The Buggy Bunch is supporting struggling mothers with babiesSUMMARY In this episode, child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt interviews Tara Wright, the executive director of a Non-Profit organization called the Buggy Bunch. They discuss how The Buggy Bunch helps mothers become better parents to their babies. She also discusses the Diaper Closet program that helps homeless moms provide basic necessities to their children. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:30] Susan introduces Tara Wright who talks about The Buggy Bunch program and explains what they do. [02:35] Tara describes what The Diaper Closet program is and how it helps people. [06:01] What else...
2021-03-1825 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#24 How much money should you settle for in a Divorce?SUMMARY In this episode, child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt interviews Alliance Bernstein Vice-President Aisha Ali about wealth management. They discuss ways to align your financial management with your life goals and ways to set financial goals through the divorce process. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [01:03] Susan introduces Aisha Ali who talks about her job as a wealth manager and how she helps people manage their money. [02:08] Aisha talks about how she can help the divorce process. [08:56] Aisha explains trends in the market and how you should look at investing during...
2020-12-1135 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#23 How can witness preparation make a difference in your family law case?SUMMARY Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt talks to communication expert Deborah Johnson about key factors in preparing clients to testify in family law court and depositions.  In this episode, witnesses will learn how to take control of the process and speak with confidence about their case. Deborah Johnson owns a company called High Stakes Communication that works with witnesses in big trials to help them be more confident so they can get their truth to the judge and jury. She and Susan talk about her methods and stories she uses to get this done. They also discuss h...
2020-12-0456 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare FocusParenting with Responsible Love, Real World Advice from the Florida Divorce Parenting Class Expert.Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt interviews parenting expert Sue Dockerill from the Florida Divorce Parenting Class.  In this off the cuff conversation, we learn about parenting styles and using responsible love to nurture and grow relationships.  They also discuss our countries divisive political state and positive ways to deal with the outcome of this historic election.
2020-11-0400 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#22 - Parenting with Responsible Love, Real World Advice from the Florida Divorce Parenting Class ExpertSUMMARY Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt interviews parenting expert Sue Dockerill from the Florida Divorce Parenting Class.  In this off the cuff conversation, we learn about parenting styles and using responsible love to nurture and grow relationships.  They also discuss our countries divisive political state and positive ways to deal with the outcome of this historic election. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:01:03] Susan introduces Sue Dockerill and she explains a little of what she does and her beliefs on why so many marriages are crashing right now. [00:15:47] Sue explains the difference between re...
2020-11-041h 22From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#21 Can Marital Therapy Really Help Families Avoid Divorce?SUMMARY Psychologist & marital therapist, Dr. Michael O’Hara, and child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt have a frank conversation about marital therapy. They discuss the benefits, timing, and right ways to pursue therapy. They also review the benefits of therapy for the children involved in divorce & separation. They talk about how to deal with having kids of different ages during the divorce, what helps, and what hurts. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:01:03] Dr. Michael O’Hara discusses marital therapy and what it means for a marriage. [00:12:40] What is the ratio of positive to negative in a...
2020-10-021h 26From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#21 Can Marital Therapy Really Help Families Avoid Divorce?Psychologist & marital therapist, Dr. Michael O’Hara, and child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt have a frank conversation about marital therapy.  They discuss the benefits, timing, and right ways to pursue therapy. They also review the benefits of therapy for the children involved in divorce & separation.
2020-10-011h 26From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#20 - Substance Abuse and Overcoming the Challenges of the Rehab ExperienceSUMMARY Child Welfare Attorney Susan Chesnutt interviews Pedro Bernabe, CEO and Executive Director of Phoenix Rising Wellness Center. Pedro goes into detail about the human experience of dealing with addiction, going through rehab, and the challenges to stay clean. Pedro also discusses the bonds and relationships he forms with the people coming through his program. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:22] Pedro Bernabe introduces himself and talks about his pathway before and during high school [00:06:11] Pedro talks about his pathway after high school and how he got into helping addicts [00:19:46] What...
2020-09-251h 09From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#19 Protecting your kids from human trafficking​.SUMMARY This episode of From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus features Roberta Katz, a board member and longtime volunteer for the Human Trafficking Coalition for the Treasure Coast in Okeechobee. She talks about her passion to prevent human trafficking and raising awareness in the community. Susan and Roberta discuss the programs and community organizations that are helping to combat against this growing issue. They also review the factors that can make people potential victims of trafficking. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:01:08] Roberta Katz explains human trafficking and...
2020-09-171h 11From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#18 - Breaking Down the Juvenile Justice Systems in Florida, Podcast Part 2In part 2 of this podcast, Attorney Susan Chesnutt continues her interview with the Department of Juvenile Justice Reform Specialist Christopher Seagrist about his experiences working with the troubled youth in Indian River County, Florida. SUMMARY In part 2 of this podcast, Attorney Susan Chesnutt continues her interview with the Department of Juvenile Justice Reform Specialist Christopher Seagrist about his experiences working with the troubled youth in Indian River County, Florida. Chris gives a detailed description of the processes and experiences children have when they go through the system. They discuss the power that judges have to...
2020-09-0941 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#17 - Breaking Down the Juvenile Justice Systems in Florida, Podcast Part ISUMMARY This episode of From Foster Care to Family Law – A Child Welfare Focus features Chris Seagrist, a Reform Specialist for the Department of Juvenile Justice. Chris gives a detailed explanation of the Juvenile Justice System and what the kids who get thrown into that system go through. Susan and Chris also talk about the causes of children being arrested and alternatives to them being prosecuted. They talk about the problems with child neglect that can cause kids to become delinquents. They also discuss how racism in America’s justice and law enforcement systems effects kids...
2020-09-0140 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#16 - Family Law. Okay, what about the kids?SUMMARY This episode of From Foster Care to Family Law – A Child Welfare Focus features divorce and family law attorney Kevin Rollins. He talks about his extremely interesting childhood, martial arts, cults, and how it affected him to become a lawyer. The attorneys discuss ways to truly help their clients with family law matters and drill into issues with child witnesses in divorce cases. Kevin tells us his views on the world and the politics of today. They also review the benefits of collaborative law as an alternative to traditional divorce litigation. —————————— HIGHLIGHTS [0...
2020-08-2058 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#15 - A close-up look at Foster Care on the Treasure Coast with Erin Harrigan Ad Litem AttorneyGuardian Ad Litem Attorney Erin Harrigan joins Susan Chesnutt to talk about the inner workings of the Foster Care community in Florida. SUMMARY Guardian Ad Litem Attorney Erin Harrigan joins Susan Chesnutt to talk about the inner workings of the Foster Care community in Florida. Erin discusses the importance and significance of the Guardian ad Litem job and details what it is like to be a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. Susan and Erin also discuss Erin’s experience in foster parenting and its importance to kids that need a temporary family while their parents get he...
2020-08-1459 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#14 - An Insider Look at the Florida DCF (Dept. of Children and Families) with Bob McPartlan DCF Community Development AdministratorSUMMARY This episode of From Foster Care to Family Law – A Child Welfare Focus features Bob McPartlan, Community Development Administrator at the DCF. Bob details his role in caring for abused kids and educating his community to get involved as positive influences and mentors to children in need. Susan and Bob also discuss substance abuse and how it is the worst and most common factor in putting children into foster care. They also talk about cases where they extended much-needed help to otherwise neglected children and the recent successes of the DCF in placing children wi...
2020-08-071h 01From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#13 - Resist Refuse Psychology and Reasons Why Children may Alienate a Parent in a Separation or DivorceSUMMARY This episode of From Foster Care to Family Law – A Child Welfare Focus features Dr. Michael O’Hara, a therapist that specializes in putting families back together. He talks about alienation in families from both the parent and the child’s perspective. Susan and Michael also discuss ways to handle alienation when you are the rejected or the aligned person. Dr. O’Hara also goes through the therapeutic process of how to put families back together. —————————— HIGHLIGHTS [01:19] Dr. Michael O’Hara introduces himself and talks about family therapy for troubled families. [04:50] Micha...
2020-07-271h 05From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#12 - Real Life Stories and Situations from Inside the Florida Foster Care SystemSUMMARY Family law attorney Susan Chesnutt interviews Independent Living Specialist, Rebecca Morgan from Communities Connected for Kids on the topic of Foster Care in Florida. Both Rebecca and Susan formerly worked within the DCF system, and their careers evolved into other proactive roles to help children with challenging family lives. They talk about the treatment of foster kids and challenges for children aging out of the foster care system. —————————— HIGHLIGHTS [00:55] Rebecca Moore introduces herself and talks about foster kids after aging out of foster care. [03:54] Rebecca talks about independent living after foster...
2020-07-1637 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#11 - Peaceful Assembly, White Privilege, Covid-19 and the Law. Times are changing is an understatement!SUMMARY Florida Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorneys Andrew Metcalf and Susan Chesnutt discuss the right to peacefully assemble and opinions on the changing legal spectrum during this time of social unrest and pandemic restrictions. Susan and Andrew also discuss, how policing and Americans should change during this world-wide crisis, especially in America. This podcast also highlights how people that go through a crisis often come out better on the other side. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:52] Susan introduces Andrew Metcalf and they discuss what the 1st Amendment means to him. [04:58] Andrew discusses...
2020-07-1045 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#10 - From Activist to Advocate: Why the police need body cameras!SUMMARY  Florida Community Advocate Michael C. Marsh details his experiences growing from a civil rights activist fighting for justice against bad cops and transforming into the founder of non-profit organizations. Susan and Michael share their beliefs for how the current law enforcement system in America can be changed and how body cameras should be permitted for all cops. Michael also talks about his beliefs of how we can do better in protesting and fighting for our rights today.  ------------------------------  HIGHLIGHTS  [01:11] Susan introduces Michael Marsh and they discuss the problems with overly viol...
2020-07-0346 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#9 - Divorce without Drama and the Collaborative Law ProcessSUMMARY Portia Scott Esq. is the President of the Treasure Coast Collaborative Law Group. Portia will answer the who, what, why, how, and where questions about divorce and collaborative Law. It may be an easier, faster, cheaper way to manage your divorce. She will also discuss how long and how much the cost will be compared to if you don’t use collaborative law. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:54] Susan introduces Portia Scott and her career path to collaborative law. [06:00] Portia describes the collaborative law process in detail. [24:44] Portia lists al...
2020-06-2557 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#8 - Protecting Your Credit During Divorce & SeparationSUMMARY One of the most challenging parts of weathering COVID-19 or divorce is managing your credit score. Both are major disruptions in your life and can be detrimental in maintaining good credit. Expert Bill Lewis offers numerous suggestions on how to efficiently manage your credit. Bill and Susan also discuss how to manage joint accounts and your overall credit score after a divorce. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:55] Susan introduces Bill Lewis and they talk about joint credit accounts and how they are affected by divorce. [04:37] How should you handle joint accounts...
2020-06-1735 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#7 - Co-Parenting Counseling, Psychology, and the Law – with Dr. Nancy VrechekSUMMARY Susan Chesnutt interviews Dr. Nancy Vrechek to explore the dynamics and goals of Co-Parenting Counseling. Sometimes parents going through a divorce struggle to find solutions to issues that arise when deciding how to structure a successful co-parenting agreement. Dr. Vrechek shares important insights from her long career working with thousands of families as a parent coordinator and a social investigator. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:50] Susan introduces Dr. Nancy Vrecheck and she talks about Co-Parenting Counseling. [07:54] Dr. Vrecheck talks about the possibility of taking other responsibilities when you are a parent...
2020-06-0926 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#6 - Good Cops Hate Bad Cops: the Murder of George Floyd, Coming from Nothing, and Bringing Love to Law Enforcement with Corporal Darrell Rivers.SUMMARY Darrell Rivers is a Corporal in the Vero Beach Florida Police Department. In this episode, Susan Chesnutt interviews this 32-year law enforcement veteran about the changing times, racism, covid-19, and an honest refreshing perspective on how to treat people. He also explains how people should think about bad cops with regards to the entire police force. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:47] Susan introduces Darrell Rivers and they talk about a mutual friend that just passed away. [03:03] Darrell shares a story about joining the police force 20 years ago and being the only...
2020-06-0218 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#5 - Your Credit, the Economy, and COVID-19 What’s Important and What’s Not.SUMMARY Bill Lewis is a long-time credit repair expert, radio host, and author. Bill discusses credit and financial issues that frequently come with a divorce. He also has some interesting information regarding your credit score and special programs related to COVID-19. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:55] Susan introduces Bill Lewis who explains exactly what a credit report is and how it helps you. [04:48] Bill discusses the cares act and how you can use it. [06:49] Bill shares some tips on how to care for your credit score using credit reports.
2020-05-2930 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#4 - Overcoming Employment Challenges During COVID-19 with Ellen FernandezSUMMARY Ellen Fernandez is a vocational counselor and vocational rehabilitation counselor for more than 30 years. Her job is evaluating her client's ability to get back to work. Susan and Ellen explore the dynamics of reentering the workforce and the many factors that workers face in today's environment. They also discuss how hard it is to find a job right now, but how the economy is going to bounce back as it has before and will again. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:52] Susan introduces Ellen Fernandez, and they talk about her job of assessing people’s...
2020-05-1940 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#3 - Protecting Against Domestic Violence and Child Abuse During COVID-19. with Larry LawsonSUMMARY Larry Lawson is a career law enforcement officer that has served as a uniformed policeman, investigator, and educator.  He offers insights on domestic violence and child abuse from his long career.  His perspective comes from his time serving in the trenches and having a first-hand view of domestic abuse and violence in our community.  Larry feels there is a potential to see an increase in these behaviors motivated by pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:00:55] Susan introduces Larry Lawson and he shares his career of being a cop and fig...
2020-05-0723 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#2 - Overcoming Challenges with Virtual Schooling from Home During COVID-19, with Leah BlytheSUMMARY Leah Blythe is a Twenty-seven-year veteran teacher in the Indian River County School System.  She offers her perspective on helping students and parents’ manage virtual school from home for the first time.  No one expected this and the process has been stressful and productive.  Everyone is working hard, learning new skills, and things about themselves. Ms. Blythe is pleased and surprised by how well things have gone. She has some insights that will be helpful to both parents and students. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:56] Susan introduces Leah Blythe and she talks about her e...
2020-05-0738 minFrom Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus
From Foster Care to Family Law - A Child Welfare Focus#1 - Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Psychology and the Law, with Dr Nancy VrechekSUMMARY Dr. Nancy Vrechek is a court-appointed expert, parent coordinator, and social investigator.  Dr. Vrechek has spent many years helping parents and their children navigate the choppy waters of divorce and family separation.  Things can be complicated, but there are processes and tactics that can be implemented to smooth the transition to a new normal.  In this Podcast, Dr. Vrechek offers a number of great strategies that can help your family with the trauma of divorce and the COVID-19 outbreak. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:51] Susan introduces Dr. Nancy Vrecheck and she talks about her...
2020-05-0628 minAll the Books!
All the Books!New releases, October 6, 2015This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss The Witch of Lime Street: Séance, Seduction, and Houdini in the Spirit World, Slaughterhouse 90210, Stars Between the Sun and Moon, and more new releases.This episode was sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio and FabFitFun.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a co...
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