CFSA Celebrated Nurses Month
Last month, we expressed heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated nurses, who care for the children and families of DC. The celebration featured a keynote from Dr. Sharon Lewis, Interim Director of DC Health. She praised the nurses as the backbone of healthcare and deserving of recognition. Watch the recording to be inspired.
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Resource Parent Celebration Recording
CFSA celebrated National Foster Care Month by hosting our Annual Resource Parent Appreciation Celebration at the stunning Officina at the Wharf. Surrounded by breathtaking views and an atmosphere of gratitude, we honored the tremendous commitment and love that our Resource Parents pour into supporting the children and youth of the District of Columbia. Watch the recording.
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Music in the Park with Social Excellence Recap
CFSA ended May with an epic concert at Canal Park, featuring our very own Social Excellence band celebrating their one-year "Bandiversary." The crowd danced as the band played incredible covers, including Jill Scott's soulful It's Love, Frankie Beverly and Maze's infectious Before I Let Go, and even Dr. Dre's iconic The Next Episode. But that's not all! The energy soared when Social Excellence paid a special tribute to Richard Howard. The Kinship Team honored their late colleague by performing his favorite line dances. You don't want to miss the recording. Watch it now! Check out the photo album, too.
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Welcome the Newest OPPPS Program Managers
We are thrilled to announce LaTeeka Turner and Liz Malomo as the new program managers at OPPPS. They bring knowledge, passion, and dedication to supporting teams, OPPPS, CFSA, and families we work with.
LaTeeka joins as Program Manager for Planning, Policy, and Program Support starting June 5, 2023. With CFSA since 2019, she actively contributed to DEIB initiatives.
Liz is now the Quality Improvement Program Manager, returning to CFSA after previous terms. With experience in community-based organizations and public child welfare agencies, she is excited to contribute to the team.
Please give them a warm welcome! Special thanks to Jennifer Cloud for covering the Quality Assurance unit during this time.
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Important Personnel Update
CFSA is delighted to announce Alysia Greaves as the new Program Manager for Partner for Kids and Families (PFKF). Alysia brings private and public sector expertise, including leadership roles in sales, marketing, and juvenile justice initiatives. Since joining CFSA in 2013, Alysia has made significant contributions in youth empowerment and collaborated with various agencies as a trainer. Special thanks to Angela (Angie) Robinson for her dedication during the transition. We're confident Alysia and Angie will elevate PFKF to new heights. We plan to redesign PFKF to better serve our populations and look forward to Alysia's communication for your input. Congratulations to Alysia Greaves on her new role as Program Manager.
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Leadership Retreat
Last month, CFSA’s leadership team met for a two-day strategy session facilitated by Alia Innovations, a national nonprofit that works to support leaders and jurisdictions in their systems transformation work. Our leaders focused on how CFSA will align its goals, culture, and strategies to Keep DC Families Together. They were joined by leaders from other government agencies, such as DBH, DHS, and DDS, as well as judicial representatives and community stakeholders.
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New Episodes of Tuesday Talk with the Director
Tuesday Talk with the Director is a bi-weekly video series where our Director, Robert L. Matthews, discusses the latest trends and topics that impact our CFSA family. Get ready to be whisked away into this exciting episode, where Director Matthews flips the script, taking his viewers on an adventure through the CFSA Game Day Highlights. But that's not all! Brace yourself for the Director's man-on-the-street style introduction of the incredible individuals who make up the heart and soul of CFSA. Click the image below to watch the video:
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CFSA Language Access Program Training
Don't miss the CFSA Language Access Program Training! Register now for upcoming dates: June 8 (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and June 22 (10 a.m.). Gain communication skills, learn about language access laws, and understand compliance requirements. Get specific instructions on using language line services. Completion earns a certificate and HR notification. The program eliminates language-based discrimination and supports translation services. Contact cfsa.ocao@dc.gov or grenetta.wells@cfsa.dc.gov for questions.
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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.
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Career Opportunities at CFSA
We’re looking for great people to join our team.
- 22028 – Supervisory Customer Service Specialist | 06/05/2023
- 21966 – Chief Contracting Officer | 06/06/2023
- 22029 – Resource Development Specialist | 06/06/2023
- 22009 – Planning Specialist | 06/07/2023
- 21653 – Social worker | 06/20/2023
- 21654 – Weekend Social Worker (CPS) | Closing date: 06/20/2023
Anyone interested in applying to any of these vacancies can do so through PeopleSoft. Please forward these career opportunities if you know someone looking to join CFSA.
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Email Director Matthews Directly
A reminder that CFSA employees can now 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 and designed to help address concerns and questions from CFSA employees only.
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Resources for Staff Experiencing Traumatic Stress
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Resource Guide with tips, toolkits, therapeutic support, and insurance carrier information.
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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.
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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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Family Succes Center Programming
June – 30, 2023
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