Let’s Talk: An Illinois Child Welfare Podcast
Welcome to Let’s Talk: an Illinois Child Welfare Podcast, a podcast of the Office of Research and Child Well-being to educate, provide updates and support the implementation of best practice within Illinois Department Children and Family Services. Let’s Talk: an Illinois Child Welfare Podcast is hosted by Michelle Moreno and LaTanya Riggs. Our goal is to provide valuable information that will strengthen well-being, the use of best practice within the field, and increase awareness of programs and practices. We’re glad you tuned in with us today. Let’s talk!
Meet the Podcast Hosts
Michelle Moreno
Michelle Moreno, MPA (bilingual English/Spanish) is currently an implementation site director for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. She holds a master's degree in public administration and has over 20 years of experience implementing strong Systems of Care in Indiana, Florida and Illinois. She is a strong advocate for the implementation of High-Fidelity Wraparound and the system reforms needed to achieve improved safety, permanency and well-being for children and families.
La Tanya Riggs
Tanya Riggs, MSW, is a native of Detroit, MI, and a tea lover. She embarked on her child welfare career nearly 20 years ago and held various roles in case management and supervision. She is currently an implementation site director within the Office of Research and Child Well-being. She is passionate about empowering and supporting children, youth, families and the dedicated field staff in their journey towards positive transformation and stability.
Northern Illinois University and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Disclaimer
Northern Illinois University's Department of Psychology is providing the content of this podcast series with funding and support from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Northern Illinois University, the University's Board of Trustees, the State of Illinois or the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The material and information presented here: is for general information purposes only; is presented "as is" and not as a guarantee that the information is complete or accurate; does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service; and is not to be construed as a substitute for personal, individualized advice or guidance. The information contained in this podcast series may not be used or reproduced without the express, written authority of Northern Illinois University and/or the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and does not grant anyone permission to use the name, logos, or other intellectual property of Northern Illinois University, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services or the State of Illinois. All rights reserved.
Contact Us
Do you have feedback on the podcast, a topic you'd like to learn more about, or research you'd like to share with our audience? Contact us at dcfspodcasts@niu.edu.
