We are Children's Division

About We are Children's Division

This podcast is about all things Children's Division in Missouri! Learn about Children's Division's mission, involvement in big issues facing child welfare today, and how the division is working hard to better support the children and families in the Show Me State.

Publisher

The Missouri Department of Social Services

Category

government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2022

Latest episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jan 2025

   Meet Deputy Director of Field Operations Pam Alston

   Children's Division has a new Deputy Director of Field Operations, Pam Alston. We are so excited to have this new position and Pam to fill it. Pam is enthusiastic about how this new role can support the regions and help improve outcomes for the families and children served by the Children's Division. Pam has been featured as a guest on past podcasts. In case you missed it, you can hear her introduction as a Regional Director with Lisa Crawford (https://wearechildrensdivision.transistor.fm/episodes/meet-regional-directors-lisa-crawford-se-and-pam-alston-sw) and her story as an adoptive parent on The Call to Foster Podcast.  (https://thecalltofoster.transistor.fm/episodes/there-are-no-kids-too-far-gone)

2. 

   4 Dec 2024

   BONUS EPISODE: Meet Interim Children's Division Director Kayla Ueligger

   Interim Children's Division Director Kayla Ueligger shares her journey and personal connection to the organization, revealing a deep commitment to serving others and transforming the lives of children in need.

3. 

   18 Oct 2024

   BONUS: Farewell, Darrell

   All things must come to an end...and with that, what better way to send our host, Darrell, off to his next great adventure but a podcast? In this episode, Darrell shares his hopes for the future of Children's Division and reminds us of the 10 Directives. In true Darrell fashion, prepare yourself for heartfelt words, stories, and an emotional goodbye.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

256,994

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

92

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