Cheryl D. Latham Email & Phone Number

Longwood, Fl, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Greater St. Louis Area

Greater St. Louis Area

Directs all aspects of Voices' Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program serving both St. Louis City and St. Louis County's foster care system, coordinates with other agencies, departments, staff members and volunteers to assure the legal and socio-emotional needs of the children represented by Voices for Children are met. Collaborates with program staff to oversee all CASA volunteer recruitment, screening, training, and supervision. Manages a team of child welfare professionals.

St. Louis, Mo

Guided the case advocacy supervision aspects of the organization’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program. Managed the training, recruitment and assignment of CASA volunteers serving children under the jurisdiction of St. Louis City's foster care system. Collaborated with program staff to support day-to-day activities of the Case Advocacy Supervisors and CASA Volunteers.

St. Louis, Mo

Collaborated with attorneys serving as Guardians ad Litem to develop recommendations for children involved in child welfare proceedings and strategies for other forums of advocacy, i.e., school, mental health, etc. Interviewed children, inquired as to child’s wishes; counseled and informed children as to their right to be heard. Participated in relevant/appropriate meetings and conferences regarding children. Monitored compliance with court orders and service delivery to the child… Show more Collaborated with attorneys serving as Guardians ad Litem to develop recommendations for children involved in child welfare proceedings and strategies for other forums of advocacy, i.e., school, mental health, etc. Interviewed children, inquired as to child’s wishes; counseled and informed children as to their right to be heard. Participated in relevant/appropriate meetings and conferences regarding children. Monitored compliance with court orders and service delivery to the child. Drafted written reports for court hearings on behalf of the Guardian ad litem. Show less

Provided foster care case management services to 20 families in the St. Louis County and City's foster care system. Assessed and monitored child's safety and well- being while in care assuring appropriate placement and resources. Developed and implemented a treatment service plan to mitigate abuse/neglect in at-risk families.