Episode 62 - How Child Welfare is Changing for the Better in Florida with Jenn Petion

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Jenn Petion, President & CEO of Family Support Services, who shares how she has helped revamp the child welfare system to prioritize family preservation and support struggling parents before a crisis occurs. From shifting the “remove first” approach to advocating for kinship placement and preventative resources, Jenn provides invaluable insights into keeping families together and strengthening communities.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

- The widespread impact of fatherlessness on youth and society.

- How the child welfare system is moving from removal to family preservation.

- Why engaging parents early is critical to preventing family breakdowns.

- The importance of kinship placement and why it leads to better outcomes.

- How churches and communities can play a vital role in supporting foster families.

- How Florida has become a leader in child welfare reform and what other states can learn from its success.

🎧 Tune in to hear this inspiring and thought-provoking discussion!

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