Parking Lot Series #4 | Episode 40
Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life.
Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life.
Hear what happens when life is going in the right direction, until it's not. Listen as Jodi share the strength and faith it takes, to continue a journey you never expected you would be part of.
It’s a story of family, of love, or health, and wellness. Interruptions do not have to be Jodi Hill-Lilly shares an amazing journey of life and struggles from an unexpected and unimaginable interruption in her life permanent.
Jodi Hill-Lilly
Deputy Commissioner
Jodi Hill-Lilly is the Deputy Commissioner at the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) and is responsible for the Department’s administrative functions including Fiscal Services, Human Resources, the Academy for Workforce Development, Multicultural Affairs and Systems Development. Mrs. Hill-Lilly has over 34 years of direct service and management experience in child protective services. For the last 16 years, she has served as a national consultant, trainer and speaker for a number of federal and state initiatives including but not limited to; the Child and Family Service Reviews, Minority Professional Leadership Development, Making Baltimore City a Trauma Informed System, Training on Adoption Competencies, and the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute.
Mrs. Hill-Lilly currently leads the CT DCF initiative on Racial Justice and is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of policy, training, and coaching on issues related to race and culture throughout the agency and the community.
Mrs. Hill-Lilly holds both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work.
Strengthening the lives of children and families has been at the core of Mrs. Hill-Lilly's work experience. Systems reform and teaching child welfare leaders to do this work is a true passion and rewarding experience for Mrs. Hill-Lilly.
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Parking Lot Series #1 | Episode 37
This episode we focus on the change in direction of some churches to now take on the issues of Mental Health and Emotional Wellness in their congregations. Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant …
Meet the Author Rev. O | Episode 30
Rev. O shares personal and intimate stories of writing about her traumatic interruptions and how she learned the power of being resilient to overcome and find the will to live.
Does the Church Really Hear Me | Episode 21
It has been a Christian tradition to pray more when dealing with a traumatic life interruption. Our guest Pastors have heard you and are saying Pray and........But is your church listening to you?
Don't Change My Name | Episode 19
Raised as an only child, Rev.Dr. Marcia Clinkscales has been educating, empowering and ministering to women through successful careers and life, only to discover siblings she never knew she had and now who are changing her life.
How Did I Get Here Part II | Episode 6
We focused on the stages of grief and trauma in this family’s life and how they questioned if God was listening. Hear what they discovered.
A Thought is Born | Episode 1
After going through many life shattering events, Odell is defining her journey through reinventing herself.