The 2025 NCSEA Policy Forum Preview -- Holistic Changes: Continuing to Build a Program That Serves Families

The 2025 NCSEA Policy Forum Preview -- Holistic Changes: Continuing to Build a Program That Serves Families

Author: NCSEA January 22, 2025 Duration: 29:24

Join us for this year’s NCSEA Policy Forum, happening Jan.30th –Feb. 1st in Washington, DC! Hosted by Mariellen Keely, this episode features special guests and Policy Forum Co-Chairs, Trish Skophammer and Carla West. Trish, Director of Child Support Services in Ramsey County, MN, brings over 27 years of experience in child support evolution. Carla, Division Director for Human Services in North Carolina, shares insights from her 28-year career spanning multiple states and roles.

With the theme "Holistic Changes: Continuing to Build a Program That Serves Families," the forum will explore innovative strategies, impactful policies, and the future of child support services.

🎯 Highlights include:

-Sessions on child support guidelines and rethinking enforcement tools.

-An interactive Roman Coliseum-style debate.

-Networking with leaders and peers in the field.

-Whether in person or virtual, don’t miss your chance to be in the room where it happens! 💡

#NCSEA2025 #SupportVAKids #PolicyForum#ChildSupportLeadership


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