James Bell Associates

James Bell Associates

The James Bell Associates podcast explores perspectives and approaches to improve the health and well-being of children, families, and communities through evaluation. Listen in as researchers and practitioners discuss evaluation and research topics with an emphasis on child welfare, child and family development, and tribal evaluation.

Episodes

  1. 10/15/2025

    Community Colleges as Springboards, Pathways to Child Welfare Careers, Episode 5

    In this fifth and final episode, Drs. Barczyk and Bouchard talk with Katelynn Jarrells, M.S.W., Program Head and Associate Professor of Human Services and Mental Health at Brightpoint Community College, and Naomi Reddish, M.S.W., Administrator of Community-Engaged Child and Family Well-Being Initiatives and Assistant Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Katelynn and Naomi share their paths to careers in social work and how programs such as the one at Brightpoint Community College can be a pathway to a 4-year degree program. They also discuss how 4-year universities can partner with community colleges to support students interested in child welfare careers, and challenges to consider when choosing community college as a career gateway. This podcast series was produced and distributed by James Bell Associates on behalf of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under contract number HHSP233201500133I. The opinions and ideas expressed in the podcasts are those of the panelists and do not necessarily represent the official views, policies, or positions of the Children’s Bureau, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    Community Colleges as Springboards, Pathways to Child Welfare Careers, Episode 5

  2. 10/08/2025

    Multidisciplinary Approaches, Pathways to Child Welfare Careers, Episode 4

    In this fourth episode, Drs. Barczyk and Bouchard talk with Austin Griffiths, Ph.D., CSW, and Jonny Silva, D.S.W., to discover their pathways to entering a career in child welfare. They also discuss the benefits of—and barriers to—implementing a multidisciplinary approach to child welfare workforce training and education and Dr. Griffiths’ research on the child welfare workforce. Listeners will learn about opportunities offered at the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research at Western Kentucky University. This podcast series was produced and distributed by James Bell Associates on behalf of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under contract number HHSP233201500133I. The opinions and ideas expressed in the podcasts are those of the panelists and do not necessarily represent the official views, policies, or positions of the Children’s Bureau, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    Multidisciplinary Approaches, Pathways to Child Welfare Careers, Episode 4

  3. 10/01/2025

    Clinical Supervision and Support, Pathways to Child Welfare Careers, Episode 3

    In this third episode, Drs. Barczyk and Bouchard talk with Anita P. Barbee, Ph.D., M.S.S.W., Professor and Ph.D. Program Director at the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, at the University of Louisville. Dr. Barbee discusses the knowledge and skills she hopes clinical supervisors will gain from training, the supervisory practices that research has found to be effective at reducing turnover and burnout among child welfare workers, and why clinical supervision and workforce support programs matter. She also shares her own pathway to working in the field. This podcast series was produced and distributed by James Bell Associates on behalf of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under contract number HHSP233201500133I. The opinions and ideas expressed in the podcasts are those of the panelists and do not necessarily represent the official views, policies, or positions of the Children’s Bureau, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    Clinical Supervision and Support, Pathways to Child Welfare Careers, Episode 3

  4. 09/24/2025

    Clinical Licensure, Pathways to Child Welfare Careers, Episode 2

    In this second episode, Drs. Barczyk and Bouchard talk with Myca Jeter, LMSW, LCSW, Director of Clinical Bridge at CWEL. Myca discusses her pathway to a career in child welfare, the importance of recruiting child welfare social workers for clinical licensure, and challenges to receiving licensure. She also talks about the impact of CWEL and its Clinical Bridge program in supporting individuals with an M.S.W. who seek licensure. This podcast series was produced and distributed by James Bell Associates on behalf of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under contract number HHSP233201500133I. The opinions and ideas expressed in the podcasts are those of the panelists and do not necessarily represent the official views, policies, or positions of the Children’s Bureau, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    Clinical Licensure, Pathways to Child Welfare Careers, Episode 2
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The James Bell Associates podcast explores perspectives and approaches to improve the health and well-being of children, families, and communities through evaluation. Listen in as researchers and practitioners discuss evaluation and research topics with an emphasis on child welfare, child and family development, and tribal evaluation.

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  • Creator
    James Bell Associates
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
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