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3,000 Good Things

3,000 Good Things

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The 3,000 Good Things podcast shares short stories that highlight the GOOD things happening with Child Welfare front line staff throughout the state of Ohio. Each episode will leave you feeling inspired and more equipped to engage with families in a meaningful and transformational way! PACT, Practice in Action Together, is Ohio's Shared Practice Model dedicated to Elevate Healing and Build Relationships. You can learn more about PACT here: https://www.pcsao.org/programs-events/pact/Good Things Podcast
Episodes
  • I Always Knew the Mom She Could Be: Teri and Haley on Recovery, Hope, and Healing a Mother-Daughter Bond
    May 28 2026

    Teri was a young mom battling addiction. Haley was the daughter who never stopped believing in her. In this tender conversation with Ashley, the two share what it took to break the cycle, not just from substances, but from old patterns of silence, blame, and false hope. They talk honestly about the hard years, the power of boundaries, and the day-to-day work of learning to communicate as mother and adult daughter. Now, with a master's degree, a career helping others recover, and mother-daughter trips on the calendar, their story is proof that relationships can heal, not just people.

    Learn more about the Public Children Services Association of Ohio and the work Mike & Ashley are doing at https://www.pcsao.org.

    Teri and Haley gave us their full permission to share their story in this format.

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    57 mins
  • Season 3, Episode 1 - Breaking Cycles with Bonnie and Norm: A Journey of Recovery and Family Building
    May 14 2026

    Mike and Ashley are back for Season 3 of the 3,000 Good Things podcast! Get ready for another inspiring season of the GOOD things happening in Child Protection across Ohio.


    This episode features Bonnie and Norm sharing their inspiring journey of recovery, breaking cycles, and building a blended family rooted in honesty, trust, and love. They discuss overcoming addiction, redefining identity, and creating a supportive community, illustrating that it's never too late to change and find joy.

    Learn more about PACT here: https://pcsao.org/programs-events/pact/

    Check out our 7 Guiding Principles here: https://pcsao.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/7-Guiding-Principles-10.30.25.pdf

    #3000GoodThings #PACT #ChildProtection #Recovery

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    52 mins
  • 3,000 Good Things with Catrina, Amanda, and Ike
    Oct 30 2025

    In this episode of 3,000 Good Things, Mike and Ashley are joined by Catrina, Amanda, and Ike three family ambassadors serving in Local Advisory Group in three cohort one counties. The group reflects on the power of using your voice, reflections from the PCSAO conference, and hopes and dreams for the future of child welfare.


    Learn more about PACT here: ⁠⁠https://www.pcsao.org/programs-events/pact/⁠⁠


    Read about the PACT Behavioral Research Project here: ⁠⁠https://www.pcsao.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PACTBehavioralResearchProject.pdf⁠⁠


    Find Information about the 7 Guiding Principles of PACT here: ⁠⁠PACT7GuidingPrinciples.pdf (pcsao.org)⁠⁠


    #3000GoodThings #PACT #ChildWelfare

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    31 mins
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