The MY House Podcast Ep. 34: Rebecca Jones-Gaston and Thomas BonnigtonThe MY House Podcast Ep. 34: Rebecca Jones-Gaston and Thomas Bonnigton
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Rebecca Jones-Gaston and Thomas Bonnigton discuss youth services, federal support, and the importance of youth input.
20:58•16 Aug 2023
Rebecca Jones-Gaston and Thomas Bonnigton: Building Bridges in Youth Services
Episode Overview
- Rebecca shares her journey from child welfare director in Oregon to Commissioner of the Administration for Children and Families
- Thomas highlights the importance of youth input and the power to convene in building better systems
- Insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the youth services sector
- The transformative impact of youth voices in decision-making
- Dedication and passion driving positive change in youth services
“It is going to take all of us finding different, better ways to work together to find solutions to some longstanding challenges that our communities are facing. Our children are our future, and there's such an opportunity in community work, in collaborative work across agencies at all levels to change people's perceptions and to find ways to chip away at the problem and absolutely get to a point where we're ending homelessness for youth and ending some of the impacts that poverty has on communities.”
Imagine being at the forefront of transforming youth services. That's exactly where Rebecca Jones-Gaston, Commissioner of the Administration for Children and Families, and Thomas Bonnigton, Federal Project Officer, find themselves. In this episode of The MY House Podcast, hosts Jay and Isaac chat with these influential figures about their careers and the pivotal role of federal support in local non-profits. Rebecca shares her journey from Oregon's child welfare director to her current national role, emphasizing the importance of cross-system collaboration.
Thomas highlights the power of youth input and the federal government's ability to bring people together to create better systems. This conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities within youth services, illustrating the passion and dedication required to drive positive change. If you're curious about how federal initiatives can support local efforts and the transformative impact of involving young voices in decision-making, this episode is a must-listen.
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