NCSEA On Location

NCSEA On Location

Author: NCSEA Language: English Episodes: 50
Ever wonder what happens when you pull a microphone out at a conference or a community meeting? That's the spirit of NCSEA On Location. Instead of polished studio sessions, this podcast captures conversations where they naturally happen-in hallways after a panel, at international gatherings, or in quiet corners of bustling events. You'll hear directly from Human Services professionals, from caseworkers to policy architects, along with advocates and community stakeholders who are deeply involved in the system. The discussions are immediate and grounded, offering a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges and innovations in public service. Each episode feels like you’ve stepped into a meaningful, spontaneous dialogue, one that continues long after the formal agenda ends. The authentic atmosphere is even complemented by original music from Joe Mamlin, whose granted compositions frame these real-world recordings. Brought to you by NCSEA, this series is for anyone curious about the human stories behind government services, preferring the sound of genuine exchange over a rehearsed script. Tune in to a podcast that truly travels, bringing you voices from the field exactly as they were heard on the ground.
Episodes
The NCSEA 2026 Leadership Symposium Preview Exclusive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
On this week’s NCSEA On Location, Tim Lightner (Courtland Consulting) is joined by Kelly Micka (Information Technology Senior Manager, NTT DATA Services), Connie Chesnik (NCSEA President; Administrator, Division of Famil…
The Next 50 Years: The Importance of Lifting Families Up (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:51
The future of family support requires us to look far beyondtraditional numbers and system practices. In the conclusion of this special two-part feature, our national human services panel returns to explore how the evolvi…
The Next 50 Years: The Importance of Lifting Families Up (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:22
The Title IV-D child support program was built in 1975 to recover welfare expenses, but the modern landscape demands a radical shift from enforcement to empowerment. In part one of this two-part feature, national human s…
On Location with Sacramento County: The HELP Behind NextGen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:28
Join Mariellen Keely (Virginia DCSE) as she speaks withJennifer McGuire, Program Planner for Sacramento County Child Support Services, about their participation in the NextGeneration Child Support Employment Services Dem…
Nominate. Elevate. Celebrate. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
Today’s On Location episode is brought to you by BrandiGallebo, Social Program Administrator over the Enforcement department at Franklin County Child Support in Columbus, Ohio and Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams. It is an…
A Little Appreciation Goes a Long Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:08
From Oregon to Ohio and down to Georgia, this episode of OnLocation explores a universal truth: a little appreciation goes a long way. Join Brandi Gallebo (Franklin County Child Support, Columbus, OH) as she addresses th…
Oregon Trailblazers: Compassion and Innovation in Oregon Child Support [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:35
On this episode of On Location, host Scott Eder sits down with Daniel Garcia, a lead child support worker in Salem, Oregon, to discuss the unique challenges and innovations within the state’s child support program. The c…