My name is Lauren Durand, I am currently a licensed social Worker. I attended the University of Texas at Arlington where I received my bachelors and masters degree in social work. I have worked with children and families for 7 year in numerous setting such as nonprofits, hospitals and Schools. Working with this population is something that I am truly passionate about and I aspire to advance in this field throughout my career. In addition to my experience working with Children and families, I have worked with individuals with special need and mental illness as well. Through out my professional career I have mastered skills such as accessing community resources, communicating efficiently both orally and written, and working with diverse groups. In addition to that I have been able to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with the population that I serve. During my time in past positions I have demonstrated excellent planning, organizing and coordinating skills as well.