Centering Families in Drug Treatment with Kathy Icenhower

On this week’s episode we are joined by Kathy Icenhower, co-founder and CEO of Shields for Families. Three decades ago, against the backdrop of the crack epidemic, Icenhower started Shields out of a run-down trailer provided by the Los Angeles county government with Norma Ntume and Dr. Xylina Bean. It quickly became a pioneering organization in the fight to keep families together while parents pursued drug treatment. 

Icenhower talked with us about the evolution of Shields, when child removals are necessary in substance abuse cases, her concerns about the trends in treating addiction, and much more.

Reading Room

“Good News Radio Magazine” interview with Kathryn Icenhower and Norma Mtume. https://bit.ly/3PeAy8t

Supporters, Not Reporters: Preventing Foster Care in California
https://bit.ly/3sPI9TH

L.A. County Hopes to Expand Family-Finding Services
https://bit.ly/3ZdElaT