On Location with Sacramento County: The HELP Behind NextGen

On Location with Sacramento County: The HELP Behind NextGen

Author: NCSEA May 20, 2026 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 Demonstration (NextGen).  Sacramento’s project—called HELP (Holistic Employment, License, and Parenting Time)—focuses on supporting noncustodial parents through enhanced employment services, license reinstatement, and access to parenting time assistance.  Jennifer shares her journey from casework to grant leadership, discusses theimportance of collaboration with local workforce partners and offers an honest look at the challenges of building something new from the ground up. This episode is packed with insight for professionals working on family-centered,grant-funded innovation in the child support space.


(Originally recorded on 6/9/25)


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.
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