Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly

Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly

Discussions around Florida's system of care for foster children with Florida Coalition for Children CEO and President, Kurt Kelly.

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September 12, 2024 22 mins

Join host Kurt Kelly for another insightful episode of "Nurturing Well-Being," as part of our ongoing Conference Series. This episode features Nathan Scott, Child & Family Well-Being System Coordinator with the Florida Department of Health. Nathan shares his expertise on the state’s initiatives to improve child and family outcomes through innovative health and support programs. Together, Kurt and Nathan discuss how th...

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Join host Kurt Kelly on a special episode of "Nurturing Well-Being" as part of our ongoing Conference Series, featuring the dynamic Jack Brewer, founder of the Jack Brewer Foundation. Fresh off his inspiring keynote at the 2024 Conference, Jack dives deeper into the powerful mission of his foundation and its alignment with the Florida Coalition for Children. Together, Kurt and Jack explore the critical work being done to ...

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May 22, 2024 26 mins

Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly welcomes Dr. Mimi Graham, Director of the Florida State University’s Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy, for a discussion about what is affectionately called baby-court in the Florida Dependency Court system. The judges dealing with Child Welfare situations are charged with remarkably difficult decisions every day. Decisions that affect the current and future lives of children...

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January 29, 2024 23 mins

In the latest episode of "Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly," join host Kurt Kelly in a profound conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Wynter. Dr. Wynter, a seasoned expert with years of experience working with foster youth, delves into the insights shared in her new book, "Follow The Love: Permanent Connections Scaffolding." This groundbreaking guidebook, available on Amazon, is meticulously crafted for child welf...

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November 29, 2023 26 mins

Welcome to the third episode of the FCC's 2023 Conference Series, where host Kurt Kelly engages in a riveting conversation with the esteemed Kristina Rosinsky of Child Trends. Join us as we delve into the profound impact that Child Trends has had on enhancing the well-being of children across the United States.

In this episode, Kristina Rosinsky, a research scientist II at Child Trends, takes center stage. She not only shares h...

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September 13, 2023 22 mins

Welcome to Episode 2 of the FCC's 2023 Conference Series, "Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly." In this captivating installment, your host Kurt Kelly is joined by two inspiring guests, Brittney Garrett and Charlette Tarsi of PAARI (Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative).

Listen as we delve into the profound impact that PAARI has had on communities nationwide. PAARI, a pioneering community policing moveme...

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August 22, 2023 12 mins

In the inaugural episode of the 2023 FCC Conference series, host Kurt Kelly delves into the pressing issues that impact the well-being of children and families with a special guest, Representative Felicia Robinson. Join us as we gain insightful perspectives on upcoming legislation and other critical matters that hold the potential to shape the future of our communities.

Representative Robinson brings her expertise and passion to t...

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March 15, 2023 22 mins

In this episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Charles Montorio-Archer, President and CEO of One Hope United, FCC's Board Chair, and a successful nonprofit entrepreneur, child and family advocate, attorney, and author.

We're excited to have Charles on the show today to discuss what it takes for non-profit organizations to be successful and continue the great work that they do. As someone with extensive experience in the non...

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February 20, 2023 19 mins

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'...

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October 19, 2022 20 mins

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 a...

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September 20, 2022 24 mins

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 st...

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May 17, 2022 16 mins

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.

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April 5, 2022 16 mins

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.

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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 Conferen...

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February 16, 2022 19 mins
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.
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February 8, 2022 31 mins

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 m...

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December 16, 2021 19 mins

“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.

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November 9, 2021 31 mins

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...

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October 15, 2021 22 mins

This episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” includes a conversation with John Watson, Youth Counsel Specialist with Selfless Love Foundation. Listen as John discusses “Foster Youth Voice Month” which runs from October 4th - November 4th. This month focuses on foster youths by celebrating the accomplishments and success stories of youths within Florida’s system of care, all while providing opportunities for engagement acr...

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September 21, 2021 27 mins
This episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” features an introduction by Liza McFadden and a conversation with Senator Rick Santorum discussing the Family Leave Act, which provides paid parental leave to strengthen families across the nation. Listen as Sen. Santorum discusses the importance of strengthening the family unit by supporting policies that support the family dynamic in America.
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