In this episode, we re-release the conversation with Gwen Clegg, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Office of Family Representation. At the end of the episode, Valerie and Gwen catch up on what has happened in the past year, including the office’s growth, impact, new innovations, and what’s on the horizon. As a reminder, Season One hosts, Elliott and Tecoria, talked to Gwen Clegg about Oklahoma’s new statewide Office of Family Representation. The office was so new at the time of the recording that it hadn’t even launched yet. Gwen is a parent defense attorney who has been working tirelessly to improve the quality of family representation in Oklahoma for more than 15 years. This conversation revealed how, across the country, families experiencing a child welfare case suffer from poorly funded, overworked, and ill-equipped (albeit well-intentioned) attorneys, which can lead to negative and sometimes dire consequences. Listeners followed Gwen through her journey of turning a vision of high-quality family representation in Oklahoma into a legislative-passed and funded reality. NEW!! Community In-Site now has a Blog!! You can go to the website to listen to episodes, read the blog, access information and resources, and subscribe to the email newsletter. Community In-Site Blog - Thriving FamiliesHere are some additional resources Gwen would like to share with you. Learn more about the app “Your Case Plan” and how it is being used to improve case communication and engagement between parents and attorneys. Your Case Plan, Your Case Plan Expands to North CarolinaHow to empower parents and children involved in the child welfare system through uniform, high-quality legal representation.  Home - Oklahoma Office of Family RepresentationThe Family Justice Initiative is a wonderful resource for high-quality legal representation of parents and children in abuse and neglect cases. Family Justice InitiativeWe appreciate you spreading awareness by sharing this episode with your friends, family, and colleagues who care about family well-being.Please email us if you want to connect with the creative team or find out how to engage with the family well-being movement. [email protected]

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