The Children’s Commission Conversations podcast episodes are brief, informal, and interactive dialogues that provide education and practical resources to address issues in child welfare. Although they are designed to inform and support judges and attorneys who serve Texas children, youth, and families experiencing the child welfare system, the conversations are available to anyone who may be interested.
Episode 1: Introduction to the CCC
In this inaugural episode of Children's Commission Conversations, we chat with executive director Jamie Bernstein to introduce the work of the Children's Commission and highlight resources available to judges and attorneys who serve Texas children, youth, and families experiencing the child welfare system.
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All resources referenced in this episode can be found on the Children's Commission website.
Episode 2: Pre-Petition Advocacy in Child Welfare Cases
Guest Bio:
Cindy Dyar is a managing attorney at Texas Legal Services Center, where she oversees the Family Helpline and Kincare Project. Before joining TLSC, she directed the Family Defense Project at Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, which represents indigent families in all stages of DFPS intervention with a focus on pre-petition representation. Cindy is TBLS Board Certified in Child Welfare Law and graduated from the University of Michigan Law School, where she was a Darrow Scholar and a student in the Child Advocacy Law Clinic.
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