Episode 14
Guest: Ronnita Waters, LCSW
Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW
Ronnita Waters, LCSW, Program Operations Administrator at the Center for Family and Child Enrichment in Miami, walks through the realities of child welfare practice—from what happens when abuse is reported to the interventions used to support children and families in foster care and family preservation. She speaks candidly about the emotional demands of this work and how she has learned to self-regulate in order to stay present for the families she serves. Ronnita also shares how her own life experience shapes her approach to this work.
In this episode:
- An overview of the child welfare system—foster care, family preservation, and the interventions involved
- What happens step by step when child abuse is reported
- The emotional challenges of this work and how Ronnita has learned to self-check and regulate
- How her personal life experience informs her practice and commitment to this field
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3 years ago
I also appreciated that Shimon asked about how she got into her BSW. I find it interesting to know how people got into the position and job that they are in today. So hearing how she started off in physical therapy was really interesting because the job she has now is way different.
3 years ago
I also think that the delivery of this podcast was well done. I think that Shimon Cohen asked questions that were beneficial to the viewer like talking about goals, challenges, and stories about Ronnitas job and also what the families themselves are going through. I also think Ronnita went into great detail about the experiences she’s had and went into great detail about the goals of child welfare, like keeping a child safe in their family. She also gave an example of in home services to reduce
3 years ago
I am currently a college student taking a class that is focused on child welfare. I think that this podcast gives social work students like me a better idea on what it is like to work with children and families regarding child welfare, foster care, and family preservation. The biggest worry for me that I had if I were to pursue a career like Ronnita Waters is how I’m going to handle my feelings and emotions. I appreciate that Ronnita talked about that this was a struggle for her too and how she
5 years ago
I wanted to share that I really appreciated this poscast. I have worked in child welfare in Illinois for over 13 years and can relate to so many things discussed in this podcast. There are immense challenges that go along with working in child welfare. I agree with how Ronnita said real social change is slow. It is so true. This work is hard but very rewarding. We can help people and make a difference in their lives.