Public child welfare systems are built on a legacy of policies, practices, and procedures designed to protect children and support families. But over time, many agencies find themselves constrained by outdated methods and bureaucratic processes that no longer serve today’s complex realities. Social workers face increasing demands, data systems lag behind modern technology, and decision-making frameworks don’t always reflect current research.

When attorneys or agencies search for expert witness services, they’re often thinking about that critical moment in the courtroom. But expert testimony doesn’t begin on the stand. It’s a detailed, behind-the-scenes process that requires strategy, experience, and precision. At rfc21, we’ve built our reputation as trusted public child welfare expert witnesses who bring clarity to complex situations.

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We explain that child welfare professionals, initially driven by compassion, face overwhelming caseloads, secondary trauma, limited resources, and bureaucracy, leading to burnout and quiet quitting. This can result in cases receiving minimal attention, missed interventions, and negative impacts on children and families.

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Co-Founder and CEO, Angel Rodriguez, has been featured in two magazine articles, underscoring rfc21’s influence in the public child welfare sector.

For leaders and team members in public and private organizations, especially those serving communities of color, storytelling is not just a skill—it’s a transformative tool.