May 27, 202633 min
Welcome to the conclusion of our series on the Foster Care to Prison Pipeline. In this episode, we are joined by Jaylyn Van Fossen, who was previously in the foster care system in Vermont and currently a Social Work...
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The Social Work Lens
Hosted by Vermont CWTP · science · EN
About this Podcast:
The Social Work Lens (formerly known as Welcome to the Field) is a podcast for child welfare professionals, caregivers, & all folks wanting to learn about social work & child welfare. Join the Training Specialists at the University of Vermont’s Child Welfare Training Partnership (VT- CWTP) as they bring you interviews with local, national, & international experts on subjects ranging from case typologies to systems level change.
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What is The Social Work Lens about?
The Social Work Lens (formerly known as Welcome to the Field) is a podcast for child welfare professionals, caregivers, & all folks wanting to learn about social work & child welfare.
Who hosts The Social Work Lens?
The Social Work Lens is hosted by Vermont CWTP. The show has published 71 episodes to date.
What has The Social Work Lens covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Foster Care to Prison Pipeline Part 3: Jaylyn" (27 May 2026, 33 minutes), "Foster Care to Prison Pipeline Part 2: Vermont's System" (1 May 2026, 44 minutes), and "Foster Care to Prison Pipeline Part 1: Dr. Sherri Simmons-Horton" (3 April 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does The Social Work Lens publish?
The Social Work Lens publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 71 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Social Work Lens?
Booking probability for The Social Work Lens is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Social Work Lens requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Social Work Lens's contact route on record: public web form.
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Vermont CWTP hosts The Social Work Lens, a science podcast with 71 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 1, 202644 min
In this episode we will be continuing our discussion of the Foster Care to Prison Pipeline, focusing in on this system as it pertains to Vermont. This will be a discussion with two extremely knowledgeable individuals...
- Apr 3, 202632 min
In this episode, Mackenzie Leonard interviews Dr. Sherri Simmons-Horton about her incredible work around what is being referred to as "The Foster Care to Prison Pipeline". In part one of this three-part series Mackenzie...
Episode #70
Vermont Resource Spotlight on Camp Outright!
Jan 16, 202646 minWithin the quiet rolling hills of Vermont exists a sanctuary like no other. A space where love, community, self-discovery, acceptance, and belonging hangs in the air and on every proudly hung flag notifying everyone...
- Dec 19, 202547 min
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- Dec 5, 202530 min
Adoption is complicated. In this episode, Dr. Seungmi Laura Cho, a critical qualitative researcher, reflects on her experience researching Korean Adoptees and her work with “Anti-Adopterism”. Transcripts & Show Notes @...
Episode #67
Food Not Cops with Sam Bliss
Nov 19, 202547 minFood Not Cops (FNC), a volunteer-run mutual aid effort in Burlington, has served a free daily meal for the last five years. They gather around hot meals cooked by community members and combine relationships and...
- Oct 27, 202545 min
Join us for Part 2 of our series on DEI as we talk with Paul Suk-Hyun Yoon, Dr. Jason C. Garvey & Dr. Tiffanie Spencer about what Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion work in Higher Education looks like in this current...
- Oct 21, 202524 min
Join us for Part 1 of our series on DEI as AG Clark returns to the Social Work Lens studio to unpack current executive orders as they pertain to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Show notes & transcripts available at...
Episode #63
Rooted in Pride: Youth-Led, Youth-Centered
Sep 24, 202526 minRooted in Pride: Youth-Led, Youth-Centered In this episode, we sit down with Emmett, Youth Organizer at Outright Vermont, for a powerful conversation about the role of young people in shaping political and social...
- Sep 12, 202538 min
“You can’t come home and tell your spouse, or your best friends what you experienced at work… because then you are just traumatizing other people, and no one is going to really, fully understand.” - Anna Rodgers Anna...
- Jul 28, 202547 min
On July 22, 2025, Winooski School District Superintendent Wilmer Chavaria was detained and questioned by federal agents for four and a half hours at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Wilmer is a US citizen...
Episode #60
Restoring Connection: Paul Nixon on Transforming Child Welfare Through Relational Practice
Jul 11, 202544 minWhat would it take to transform child welfare into a system rooted in healing, trust, and human connection? In this powerful episode, we speak with Paul Nixon, an independent social worker and internationally recognized...
- Jun 6, 202546 min
Did you know Vermont has a Human Rights Commission? Are you curious about what rights and protections you and/or your clients have under Vermont state law? Join Cassie as she speaks with Big Hartman, the Executive...
- May 23, 202537 min
PART 2- On January 20th, the current administration launched targeted actions against transgender Americans—moves that didn’t emerge in isolation, but deepened a long, painful struggle for dignity and recognition...
- May 16, 202535 min
PART 1- On January 20th, the current administration launched targeted actions against transgender Americans—moves that didn’t emerge in isolation, but deepened a long, painful struggle for dignity and recognition...
Episode #56
“Immigration is a Human Right”
Apr 25, 202532 minWe recently brought you an episode on the political and legal landscape of Immigration. In this episode, we take it down to the personal level and bring you the voices of two Vermont high school students who talk about...
Episode #55
Immigration 101 with Jill Martin Diaz
Apr 11, 202554 minAre you wondering what is actually going on with Immigration in the United States right now? Are you curious about what these executive orders mean and how the system is ‘supposed’ to work? We are too! Join us as we...
- Mar 28, 202524 min
In this moment, as many of us experience a shift in what we are allowed to talk about at work related to DEI and identity, we are sharing this series of episodes exploring how Vermont is talking about antiracism and...
- Mar 21, 202529 min
In this moment, as many of us experience a shift in what we are allowed to talk about at work related to DEI and identity, we are sharing this series of episodes exploring how Vermont is talking about antiracism and...
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Charity Clark
Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Paul Nixon
author and ordained Minister, Path 1/Discipleship Ministries
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Cassie Smith
endocrinologist, hormone optimization expert, EVEXIAS training faculty, California Climate Action Corp
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Kelly Smith
Founding Chair and Dean for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
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