About this episode

Kathleen Brady-Stepien discusses the challenges facing child welfare services in New York State, including workforce shortages and funding issues.

Securing funding for non-profits is a persistent challenge that impacts both clients and talent: Non-profit workers serving people on welfare, often earn salaries that also qualify employees for public assistance. Kathleen Brady-Stepien is President and CEO of the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies ( COFCCA ), New York State’s leading association representing nonprofit child welfare and juvenile justice organizations. She talks about the landscape of child welfare services across the state and their challenges, including rising insurance, funding cuts and workforce shortages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Kathleen Brady-Stepien

Topics covered

• child welfare
• non-profit challenges
• workforce shortages
• funding issues
• juvenile justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies

Places: New York State

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