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We are Children's Division

We are Children's Division

Written by: The Missouri Department of Social Services
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This podcast is about all things Children's Division in Missouri! Learn about Children's Division's mission, involvement in big issues facing child welfare today, and how the division is working hard to better support the children and families in the Show Me State.© 2025 The Missouri Department of Social Services Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Meet Deputy Director of Field Operations Pam Alston
    Jan 7 2025

    Children's Division has a new Deputy Director of Field Operations, Pam Alston. We are so excited to have this new position and Pam to fill it. Pam is enthusiastic about how this new role can support the regions and help improve outcomes for the families and children served by the Children's Division.

    Pam has been featured as a guest on past podcasts. In case you missed it, you can hear her introduction as a Regional Director with Lisa Crawford and her story as an adoptive parent on The Call to Foster Podcast.

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    44 mins
  • BONUS EPISODE: Meet Interim Children's Division Director Kayla Ueligger
    Dec 4 2024

    Get to know the Interim Children's Division Director, Kayla Ueligger! Kayla shares her journey to and through Children's Division, her heart for serving others, and her deep and meaningful "why" for doing this work! She has a personal connection to Children's Division and experience on the frontlines of child welfare that informs her day-to-day work. You don't want to miss this episode!

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    50 mins
  • BONUS: Farewell, Darrell
    Oct 18 2024

    All things must come to an end...and with that, what better way to send our host, Darrell, off to his next great adventure but a podcast? In this episode, Darrell shares his hopes for the future of Children's Division and reminds us of the 10 Directives. In true Darrell fashion, prepare yourself for heartfelt words, stories, and an emotional goodbye.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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