Diane Hagy, Msw Email & Phone Number

Penacook Nh

Owner of MzzD Designs - Designing handmade stationery, jewelry and diaper cakes. I also teach cardmaking techniques as an Independent Demonstrator with Stampin’ Up!

Concord Nh

-Manage all aspects of the Contract between Casey Family Services and the NH Department for Children Youth and Families (DCYF) providing quarterly and annual reports to DCYF.-Provide technical assistance to local foster parent groups trying to establish association status to include, leadership development, event planning, obtaining speakers, and assistance in gaining non-profit status.-Facilitate monthly executive and area council board meetings. -Plan and coordinate conferences for foster parents and child welfare professionals, including the annual one-day NH Foster Parent Conference and the 2006 three-day New England Foster Parent Association Conference, which is attended by participants in all six New England States.-Responsible for the oversight and operation of the statewide foster parent allegation support team.-Manage foster parent scholarships to training events and national conferences.-Conduct clinical homestudies of prospective foster families.-Provide transitional services to youth transitioning out of care to include, educational financial aid advising, case management and clinical support.

Concord Nh

-Responsible for the operation of the NH Therapeutic Foster Care Program.-Represented the program in local and agency-wide committees, such as the Foster Care Network and cross-functional teams.-Responsible for hiring and supervision of new staff.-Responsible for budget and contract management.-Oversight of recruitment, training and retention of foster families.-Promoted the agency to community stakeholders, collaborating with other child placing agencies.

Concord Nh

-Conducted pre-screening interviews and homestudies of prospective foster parents as part of the assessment team.-Facilitated birth family visits, providing support to family members.-Worked with adolescents in long term foster care around the themes of independent living skills, self-esteem, and social skills.-Co-Lead a monthly foster parent support group.-Organized and Co-Lead a weekly foster teen support group.-Participated in adoptive family assessment and observed Theraplay sessions.-Participated in a monthly adoptive parent respite program at the University of New Hampshire campus.-Attended outside training including:Reaching Adolescents in Clinical SettingsAttachment and Bonding

Central Intake, Concord Nh

- Received all reports of abuse and neglect to determine appropriate actions required by DCYF policy and RSA 169-C.- Conducted interviews with reporters, family members, and collaterals, to assess the validity of child abuse/neglect allegations and the level of risk to the child.- Utilized community services to empower clients to resolve potential and ongoing problems.- Provided input on practice and policy.- Completed the 25 day DCYF Core Training including: Case Work Skills: Case Planning and Goal Setting Assessment of Child Abuse and Neglect

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: NASW NASW Children's Welfare Committee

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Social Work, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: National Association Of Social Workers (NASW)