Exploring the multi-faceted applications and influences of social work research, The Knowledge Exchange: A Partnership-in-Action Podcast highlights community-university partnerships. With social work scholars at the University of British Columbia and community partners, join us as we delve into what it means to practice community engagement and knowledge exchange and mobilization.
February 17, 2025 Together with Fairness: Research and Advocacy for Kinship Care
[28 min 55 sec] In this episode, Dr. Barbara Lee, Shari Monsma (President) and Gail Moilliet (Vice President) of Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives – a 100% volunteer-run non-profit society made up of kinship caregivers who advocate for equitable rights and support for the children in their care – discuss the ongoing process of collaboration, developing research evidence to advocate for equitable kinship care support, and how this work has generated new opportunities and ideas.
With openness and gentleness, Shari and Gail mentored and supported Master of Social Work (MSW) students while learning alongside them, fostering intergenerational connections and meaningful conversations. We have continued expanding their advocacy through research, digital storytelling, and public engagement. This episode is a celebration of learning by doing, embracing new opportunities, and finding joy in the process of research and advocacy.
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👉 If you haven’t already, listen to the companion episode – Researching Child, Youth, and Family Services: A University-Ministry Partnership, to learn more about the MSW research and evaluation course that supported their evidence informed advocacy work.
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