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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Round Rock on December 11–12 for the Building Bridges, Removing Barriers Summit. ...
01/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Round Rock on December 11–12 for the Building Bridges, Removing Barriers Summit. This was not just a gathering—it was an urgent call to action. Together, we confronted the devastating realities facing Black children, youth, and families harmed by systems meant to protect them.

Powerful lived experiences, bold policy conversations, and a shared commitment to the Beloved Community reminded us that change cannot wait. The stakes are real. Lives are impacted every day. Thank you for showing up, leaning in, and committing to action beyond the summit. The work is urgent. Because of you, it continues. There is much more to come!

We are profoundly grateful to the dedicated sponsors and partners whose support made this summit possible.

As we reflect on the summit, we know that your feedback plays a critical role in helping us strengthen future summits. If you attended our summit, please complete our survey so we can continue improving and deepening our collective impact.

Click here to complete our survey. https://www.joycejamesconsulting.com/building-bridges-summit

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT!On Thursday and Friday, visionary child- and family-serving systems professionals, faith leaders, and ...
12/09/2025

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT!

On Thursday and Friday, visionary child- and family-serving systems professionals, faith leaders, and community advocates will gather in Round Rock, Texas for the Building Bridges, Removing Barriers summit. Over two days, we will unite in purpose to channel our collective wisdom toward improving outcomes for ALL children, youth, and families, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities.

Today, we spotlight Mr. Mike Mitchell, Lead Researcher at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C. Mr. Mitchell's work centers on state fiscal policy, its intersection with the criminal legal system, and the impact of state financial decisions on racial equity.

Mr. Mitchell previously spent nearly eight years with the Center, where he held the position of Senior Policy Analyst on the State Fiscal Policy team. In that role, he focused on issues related to higher education and youth justice reform.

In his keynote address, Mr. Mitchell will tell us everything we need to know about the "Big Beautiful Bill." He will explore how significant changes to Medicaid and SNAP will impact families and how these policy changes will reshape the state fiscal landscape in the years ahead. Attendees will also gain insights into other emerging policy challenges that could define 2026. The goal is to equip state policymakers, advocates, and analysts with the context and tools needed to navigate a rapidly evolving fiscal environment.

We are grateful for this important and timely insight! If you're registered, we will see you later this week!


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SUMMIT SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT!On December 11th & 12th, visionary child- and family-serving systems professionals, faith leade...
11/30/2025

SUMMIT SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT!

On December 11th & 12th, visionary child- and family-serving systems professionals, faith leaders, and community advocates will gather in Round Rock, Texas for the Building Bridges, Removing Barriers summit. Over two days, we will unite in purpose to channel our collective wisdom toward improving outcomes for Black children, youth, and families still disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities.

Today, we spotlight Ms. Sandra Gasca. As vice president of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Center for Systems Innovation, Ms. Gasca oversees national and state reform efforts in three key areas: child welfare, young people transitioning into adulthood and juvenile justice.

Prior to assuming this role in 2018, Gasca served as the director of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative®, which aims to equip young people leaving foster care with the relationships, resources and opportunities needed to achieve well-being and success as they transition into adulthood. Gasca joined the Foundation in 2015. She previously worked at KVC Health Systems, a national leader in behavioral health care, child welfare, and community health and wellness. As the nonprofit’s executive vice president of practice and leadership integration, Ms. Gasca led efforts to transform child welfare systems with results-based decision making and clinical best practices.

We are honored to have this changemaker participate in our upcoming summit.

See you in December!

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11/19/2025

This beautiful soul, Miss. Toia Potts, will speak on an important panel on Day 1 of our upcoming Building Bridges, Removing Barriers summit. She is a grieving mother in North Carolina who was falsely accused of child abuse. She spent more than eight months in the Durham County Jail on an unattainable bond, resulting in the loss of her employment, housing, vehicle, personal belongings, and custody of her children. Following the reform of the Durham bond schedule in 2019, Ms. Potts was released from custody and later fully exonerated, with all charges dismissed. Despite this, her parental rights were terminated in 2022.

The theme of this year's summit center's around Dr. Martin Luther King's idea of the "Beloved Community." Here, Miss. Potts describes what justice in a beloved community looks and feels like to her.


Visit JoyceJamesConsulting.com to view the full agenda for the Building Bridges, Removing Barriers summit.

SUMMIT SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT!In less than a month, visionary child- and family-serving systems professionals, faith leaders,...
11/18/2025

SUMMIT SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT!

In less than a month, visionary child- and family-serving systems professionals, faith leaders, and community advocates will gather in Round Rock, Texas for the Building Bridges, Removing Barriers summit. Over two days, we will unite in purpose to channel our collective wisdom toward improving outcomes for Black children, youth, and families still disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities.

Starting this week, we will begin introducing you to some of the truly remarkable individuals who will take part in our panel discussions.

Meet Toia Potts, a grieving mother and dedicated activist based in Durham, North Carolina. After being falsely accused of child abuse, she spent more than eight months in the Durham County Jail on an unattainable bond, resulting in the loss of her employment, housing, vehicle, personal belongings, and custody of her children. Following the reform of the Durham bond schedule in 2019, Ms. Potts was released from custody and later fully exonerated, with all charges dismissed. Despite this, her parental rights were terminated in 2022.

Joining Miss Potts during a particularly poignant session will be Dr. Jessica Pryce, a Florida State University research faculty member who has worked on the frontlines of child welfare, conducted primary research, worked on policy with Florida’s legislature, and taught graduate level courses in child welfare. In her book "Broken: Transforming Child Protective Services – Notes of a Former Caseworker," Dr. Pryce profiles Miss Potts and her lawyer, Elizabeth Simpson, breaking down the child welfare system from the inside out, sharing her professional journey, and offering the crucial perspectives of caseworkers and Black women impacted by the system.

The two will discuss Miss Potts' personal story, offering insider perspectives on how current systems continue to fail children, families, and communities.

We are honored to have these changemakers participate in our upcoming summit.

See you in December!

11/10/2025

Our mission: to foster beloved communities across the country.
As we get ready for the "Building Bridges, Removing Barriers" Summit in December, faith leaders and community members are sharing their visions of what it means to live in The Beloved Community.
Let’s build it—together.

11/01/2025

In just a little over a month, some of the most dedicated professionals serving children and families will gather for the "Building Bridges Removing Barriers" Summit in Round Rock, Texas! Our theme this year centers around building The Beloved Community that Dr. Martin Luther King spoke of. Thank you to all the faith and community leaders giving us their take on what justice looks like today in The Beloved Community!

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10/24/2025

In the run-up to this year's summit, faith leaders are describing what justice looks like in a "beloved community"—a central theme of this significant gathering.
Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton, speaks of the "interconnectedness" that is always present in a beloved community.
(For more information about this summit, go to JoyceJamesConsulting.com.)

10/19/2025

Texas civil rights lawyer, founder of the Texas Civil Rights Project, and nationally renowned social justice champion Rev. Jim Harrington gives his take on what makes for a "beloved community," the central theme of this year's Building Bridges Removing Barriers Summit.
We're reaching capacity, so register now to be part of this free, transformative event.

Register: https://www.joycejamesconsulting.com/building-bridges-summit

10/12/2025

This year's "Building Bridges Removing Barriers" Summit centers on Dr. MLK, Jr.'s vision of the "Beloved Community."
Communities which are free of poverty, racism, and militarism.
Pastor Jennifer Cumberbatch of Full Measure (thefullmeasure.org) shares her thoughts on what a beloved community could look like today.

(Register for this free summit today. It's real. It's robust. And, it's relevant.)
https://www.joycejamesconsulting.com/building-bridges-summit

10/07/2025

This December, faith leaders, child- and family-serving systems professionals, community advocates, and people who are living the experiences of being impacted by systems will gather from around the country for the 2025 "Building Bridges, Removing Barriers" Summit.

This powerful gathering will be rooted in the vision of the "Beloved Community," described by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a society unburdened by the weight of poverty, systemic racism, and conflict.

As we prepare for this important event, we’re asking summit participants:

What could a Beloved Community look like in today’s world—especially for children and families?

Together, we’ll explore how faith, advocacy, and action can remove barriers and build bridges toward a more just and compassionate society.

Register today! https://www.joycejamesconsulting.com/building-bridges-summit

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