January 2024 NCSEA CSQ
Quarterly newsletter containing articles and news of interest for professionals working in the IV-D child support program.
Quarterly newsletter containing articles and news of interest for professionals working in the IV-D child support program.
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impact not just people of color but include real-life costs to everyone.<br />
Saturday morning opens with a plenary on<br />
tribal child support. Panelists include those<br />
with a deep understanding of the unique<br />
challenges and opportunities within tribal<br />
communities. We will learn why improving<br />
tribal child support involves collaboration<br />
and cultural sensitivity. The second<br />
“We will learn why<br />
improving tribal child<br />
support involves<br />
collaboration and cultural<br />
sensitivity.”<br />
session on Saturday, and the final session of the Policy Forum, will explore<br />
how policy development processes must evolve to gain a better<br />
understanding of the direct impact on families. We will learn best practices<br />
for including parents, guardians, and advocates to avoid unintended<br />
consequences.<br />
We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. for the <strong>2024</strong> Policy<br />
Forum, where we will continue to learn, think about, and discuss policies<br />
and issues that influence the child support program. We hope you will join<br />
us on the continued journey to a world where every child receives reliable<br />
financial and emotional support.<br />
Laura Galindo is a Senior Consultant with CSG Government Solutions in the Child Support Practice. Prior<br />
to joining CSG Government Solutions in 2018, Laura served as the IV-D Director from December 2015<br />
through April 2018. She was tapped as the IV-D Director while serving as the Deputy IV-A Director over<br />
field operations. Laura worked for the State of New Mexico for over 29 years. Laura has been active in a<br />
wide range of <strong>NCSEA</strong> committees such as Legislative Education, CommuiQue (<strong>CSQ</strong>), Emerging Issues &<br />
Best Practices, Research, Audit, Nominating, Professional Development, Web-Talks, Leadership<br />
Symposium, and Policy Forum, and is currently on the Board of Directors.<br />
Dr. Trish Skophammer serves as the Child Support Services Division Director in the Ramsey County<br />
Attorney’s Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has 26 years of experience in child support. She has been<br />
involved in <strong>NCSEA</strong> for many years, co-chairing the Web-Talks committee, serving on the Leadership<br />
Symposium and Policy Forum planning committees, the Emerging Issues and Leading Practices<br />
subcommittee, and on the <strong>NCSEA</strong> Board as former Director. She actively participates in local associations<br />
and committees, delivering talks on diverse subjects at national, regional, and local events. In addition to<br />
her expertise in child support policy and practice, Trish’s expertise includes leadership topics such as<br />
performance management, strategic planning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Trish has a master’s<br />
degree in organizational leadership from Bethel University and a doctorate in public administration from<br />
Hamline University.
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