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Hosted by Jackie Scott, Director, Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS), HoCo Community Chat is a new and entertaining way for DCRS to communicate with residents and present them with great conversations on how to grow and thrive and live with dignity in Howard County.

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HoCo Community Chat Jan. 25 - Celebrating DCRS' 50 years with former directors

January 24, 2025 • Howard County (MD) Department of Community Resources & Services • Season 2 • Episode 8

Jackie Scott, host and director of the Howard County, Maryland, Department of Community Resources and Services, announces the kickoff of the Department's golden anniversary!

To celebrate, she chats with former DCRS Directors Susan Rosenbaum and Lois Mikkila. Lois is also the current executive director of the county nonprofit, the Association of Community Services.

Time Stamps:

· SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00

· Learning about Susan’s journey and her role during her tenure 4:01

· Susan’s vision for the department as she came into the role and some of her accomplishments 5:06

· Learning about Lois’ journey and her role during her tenure 7:50

· Biggest areas of need through the times 14:04

· Changing the paradigm around the value of human services 19:07

· Remembering the times of joy 23:20

· Closing messages from our guests 26:45

· Show Closing 29:01

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