Centering Families in Community Partnerships in Minnesota
Megan Waltz is Supervisor for Promotion and Prevention Unit within the Child Safety and Permanency Division at Minnesota Department of Human Services. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Megan about how she develops systems that are more responsive to family needs by truly listening to the communities she serves.
Megan Waltz supervisora de la unidad de promoción y prevención dentro de la división de seguridad infantil y permanencia del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Minnesota. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Megan nos explica cómo desarrollar sistemas que realmente respondan a las prioridades de las familias en Minnesota.
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