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Short, Powerful Social Worker Interview (Podcast)

KARA reportingMike TikkanenNovember 12, 2025

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Hear this retired social worker give hard answers to tough questions about helping abused children navigate the courts, Child Protective Services, foster care, and issues that of trauma and mental health: Short, Powerful Social Worker Interview – KARA Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

This interview conducted by a University of Texas Student Volunteer Intern.

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This article submitted by former CASA volunteer Mike Tikkanen