Retired: Provided crisis support and counseling to ‘at risk’ clients ages 0-21. Managed all referrals through the Pasadena Police Department. Collaborated with Law Enforcement and community agencies who serve families in economic, academic and social need. Assisted caretakers (and the community) in finding necessary community resources. Over the 25 years as a Youth Services Specialist, I attended workshops monthly to keep up with the latest research and programs to assist youth.

Provided crisis support and counseling to ‘at risk’ students ages 0-21. Managed all referrals through the Galena Park Independent School District. Collaborated with ten schools and multiple community agencies who serve students and families in economic, academic and social need. Assisted caretakers in finding necessary community resources.

Provided crisis support and counseling to ‘at risk’ students ages 11-21. Managed all referrals through the Houston Independent School District. Collaborated with HISD middle schools, high schools and community agencies who serve students and families in economic, academic and social need. Assisted caretakers in finding necessary community resources.

Provided crisis support and counseling to both Special Education Students and Gifted/Talented Students. Managed all referrals through the Spring Branch Independent School District. Collaborated with school professionals and community agencies who serve students and families in economic, academic and social need. Assisted caretakers in finding necessary community resources. Held regular parent conferences at the school to showcase community agencies in the area and to help parents and caregivers find resources.

Counseling and support to parents with children who had intellectual and physical impairments. Responsible for providing services to approximately 400 families per year, including in-home visits. Provided instruction on parenting and the skills necessary for obtaining medical support for the disabled. Trained staff on services available in the community for children with disabilities. Interfaced with a staff of 60 social service providers, therapists and child development specialists.