The History of the National Child Support Engagement Association (Part 2)

The History of the National Child Support Engagement Association (Part 2)

Author: NCSEA July 17, 2024 Duration: 41:45

Today’s episode returns to you from Anchorage, Alaska and Brooklyn, New York along with voices from around the country.  On today’s show, Nick Palos and Tim Lightner lead the rest of a conversation with a group of NCSEA past Presidents, Executive Directors, and other NCSEA leaders including Vernon Drew, Colleen Eubanks, Ann Marie Ruskin, Chris Wood, Lori Bengston, Jim Fleming, Charles Smith, and Joe Mamlin. The group continues their discussion about the history of NCSEA.  They talk about other tumultuous times, including the COVID19 pandemic, and how NCSEA responded.  Their discussion covers notable achievements, program offerings, how we got to the current name for NCSEA, and legislative proposals.  Listen also to perspectives on how we evolved over the years, and where we are headed, to be the voice of the child support community.    Don’t forget to listen next week, when the 50th anniversary podcast series returns, to talk about the impact of the National Child Support Engagement Association.



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