The Next 50 Years: The Importance of Lifting Families Up (Part 1)

The Next 50 Years: The Importance of Lifting Families Up (Part 1)

Author: NCSEA June 3, 2026 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 services leaders come together to map out the next generation of family support. Discover how modern agencies are breaking down traditional silos to connect families with comprehensive services that build true economic self- sufficiency. We are pleased to have on today’s podcast Reggie Bicha (President/CEO American Public Human Services Association – better known as APHSA), Erin Frisch (Senior Deputy Director, Economic Stability Administrationwith the State of Michigan), Connie Chesnik (Administrator, Division of Family and Economic Security at Wisconsin Department of Children and Families) and Kristie Gordy (Social Services Administrator for the Wyoming Dept of Family Services).

And don't forget to listen next week for Part 2 of The Next 50 Years: The Importance of Lifting Families Up.

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Duration: 19:03
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Duration: 33:38
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