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Tuesday Talk with the Director

Earlier this week, we kicked off Tuesday Talk with the Director, a bi-weekly video series where our Director, Robert L. Matthews, discusses the latest trends and topics that impact our CFSA family. In this first episode, the Director sat down with CFSA's Assistant General Counsel, Paul Kratchman, who not only served at CFSA for nearly 30 years but was recently nominated for and won our agency "Got What You Need" superlative at the End of the Year Celebration. You don't want to miss the conversation between these two great minds and industry leaders. Click the image below to watch the video:
Important Personnel Updates

Last week, Nichole Cobbs was selected to fill the role of Administrator in the Office of the Deputy Director for Out-of-Home Support. Nichole has her Master of Social Work from Howard University. She has over 25 years of experience in social work and child welfare, which she attained here at CFSA! She has served the Agency in various capacities, including as a social worker, supervisory social worker, program manager, and Interim Placement Administrator. As program manager, Nichole provided clinical supervision to staff and responded to inquiries regarding subsidy and post-permanency services. Please join me in congratulating Nichole on this much-deserved promotion! Thank you for supporting Nicole Cobbs in this new role!
CFSA Hosts Committee Chair on Facilities and Family Services

Earlier this month, Director Robert L. Matthews hosted Councilmember Janeese Lewis George during her visit to the agency. They discussed key issues affecting CFSA families and Ward 4 residents. The Director gave Councilmember George a tour of the facilities and highlighted our agency staff's hard work and vital role in caring for DC's most vulnerable children.
Let's Get Social

Got content for CFSA to share with DC residents and followers of child welfare around the country? Let us know—email cfsa.opi@dc.gov. You can also help us bring awareness to our essential work by following the agency across our social media accounts! Be sure to “like” and share our posts across channels. Thank you!

Midday Remix Videos

In case you missed it, the Midday Remix is now a video series. Be sure to check your inbox on Wednesdays for an on-camera message from our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Tracie Johnson. Each episode includes chapter markers, so you can jump to the details that interest you. There is also a list of links referred to in the video. Click the image below to see all episodes.
Career Opportunities at CFSA

CFSA’s Human Resources Administration is looking for great people to join our dynamic team!

  • 20444 – Social Work Program Manager | Closing: 01/28/2023
  • 20287 – Social Worker | Closing: 03/05/2023
  • 20290 – Social Worker (Weekend Shift) | Closing: 03/05/2023

Anyone interested in applying to these vacancies can do so through PeopleSoft. Please forward these career opportunities if you know someone looking to join CFSA.
Email Director Matthews Directly

A reminder that CFSA employees can email Director Matthews at AskDirectorCFSA@dc.gov. All CFSA team members are invited to submit questions, provide feedback, celebrate colleagues, and make recommendations. This inbox is fully operational and checked daily. Please note that this is an internal initiative designed to help address concerns and questions from CFSA employees only. 
Resources for Staff Experiencing Traumatic Stress

  • Resource Guide with tips, toolkits, therapeutic support, and insurance carrier information.
  • Weekly psychoeducational groups to support emotional health. Groups are led by Onyx Therapy Group, CFSA's dedicated STS support resource. Continuing Education Credits are available; register in FACES. Questions? Email CWTA.Training@dc.gov.
  • 1:1 support consultations with Onyx Therapy Group clinicians are available through your supervisor, any CFSA manager, or self-referral to Brandynicole.Brooks@dc.gov. Click here for information for staff and managers.
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January 23, 2023