Foster Care Licensing. State regulator for private child placing agencies that certify family homes and facilities for licensure. Inspects and licenses family foster homes, residential group care facilities, Crisis Residential Centers, overnight shelters, maternity services providers, and child placing agencies which license private agency foster homes. Provides technical assistance to private child placing agencies. Also investigates complaints alleging that licensed facilities are not meeting licensing standards and works with providers to both comply with and exceed minimum requirements.

Community Resource Program Manager. Managed Community advisory boards in 5 offices. Managed student intern, workstudy, and volunteer programs. Managed foster care rate assessment program. Provided training to staff and community partners. Managed staff training for an 8 office region.

Child Protection Services, Child Welfare Services