The Erosion of Childhood: Social Media, Substance Use, and the Crisis in Psycho-Social Development

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the traditional framework for children’s psycho-social development is being eroded. The slow, deliberate exposure to stimuli that once characterized childhood has been replaced by a world where social media reigns supreme, parental guidance is often lacking, and tolerance for potentially harmful behaviors such as marijuana use is on the rise. Gone are the days […]

The Interview with David Fair: Unpacking Philadelphia’s Child Welfare System

In a recent episode of The NeoLiberal Round Podcast, host Renaldo McKenzie had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. David Fair, Deputy Chief at Turning Points for Children and a Past Managing Director of The City Of Philadelphia. This follow-up interview delved into Turning Points for Children’s decision to transfer its Community Umbrella Agency Program (CUA) and touched upon […]

Breaking News: CYS CUAs Abandoned by Social Service Agencies over Impasse with DHS

Social service organizations that operate the Community Umbrella Agencies (CUAs) are at an impasse with the Department of Human Services (DHS) in Philadelphia; the government’s super agency that oversees and fund the CYS programs. The NeoLiberal Round Podcast Breaking News on the Upcoming Interview with David Fair on the State of Child Welfare In fact, some social service organizations are […]