SAMANTHA GRIER MSW, the Founder and President of CARING FOR CHILDREN has been a university professor, clinical therapist, program developer, consultant and international speaker. As Founder and President of two non profits: Parents Place a family resource center in NY which was replicated in SF and Caring For Children the only organization for children that focuses exclusively on their psychological and emotional well- being.Samantha has directed training programs in three major cities for police officers dealing with children in crisis and done training throughout Latin America for caregivers of children in orphanages. These training addressing the emotional needs of children in crisis combined with providing over Teddy Bears as “more than a toy” but rather therapeutic tools that help traumatized children experience more safety and security in their young lives. Samantha holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University and the National Institute of Mental Health certification in child development and community consultation.