Strengthening Families Through Community and Connection, with David Kelly

About this episode

David Kelly discusses his experiences in federal service and the future of child welfare policy.

In this episode, David Kelly, Co-Director of the Family Justice Group and former Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Children’s Bureau, joins us to reflect on his time in federal service and discuss the future of child welfare policy. Drawing on years of experience working alongside families, advocates, and policymakers, David shares insights into the importance of prioritizing family preservation, strengthening communities, and ensuring that systems meant to help families remain grounded in th...

People in this episode

Guest: David Kelly

Topics covered

• child welfare policy
• family preservation
• community strengthening
• advocacy
• federal service

Keywords

• child welfare
• family justice
• community connection
• policy advisor
• family advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Family Justice Group, U.S. Children’s Bureau

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