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Parent Coaching
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Mental Health Coaching
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Court Mediation
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Guardian Ad Litem
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Reunification Specialist
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Co-Parenting Mediation
25+
Years of Experience
37+
Training Classes
19+
Years as Foster Parent
10+
Specialized Services
25+
Years of Experience
Child Welfare Experts
Get to Know Me and My Philosophy
LCDC III
CTRS-C
Child Trauma Specialist
Since the age of 13, I have been involved with child welfare in one form or another. I spent my teenage years as a foster child, was later adopted, and was formerly a therapeutic foster parent for over 19 years.
Throughout my 25-year career in child welfare, I have held various roles including caseworker, program manager for a private foster care agency, and Director of Counseling for a non-profit organization for over a decade.
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Ohio Child Welfare Training Program Trainer
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Clinician Trainer — Center for Adoption Support & Education
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Master's Degree in Counseling (RAD, ADHD, ODD, Addiction)
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Supporter of Naomi's Heart Mission — Philippines
What We Offer
Our Services
Comprehensive support for families, caregivers, and child welfare professionals.
Parent Coaching
Practical guidance and individualized strategies tailored to the unique needs of each child and family.
Guardian ad Litem
Independent, child-focused advocacy through the Lorain County Ohio Court for family court proceedings.
Mental Health Coaching
Supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.
Mediation Services
Professional mediation designed to help families resolve conflict in a respectful, solution-focused environment.
Foster & Social Worker Training
​Professional training classes providing trauma-informed education to better support children and families.
Reunification Services
Rebuilding and restoring relationships between children, parents, and caregivers following separation.
Training Programs
Featured Classes
Practical, trauma-informed education for foster parents, caregivers, and child welfare professionals.
Boundaries with Kids
Learn the techniques you need to raise your foster kids to take responsibility for their actions and emotions. Discover the ins and outs of establishing boundaries in your parenting.
Re-parenting the Wounded Child
Learn down-to-earth advice for foster parents of wounded children. Discover parenting techniques that are "Destined to Succeed" in parenting the wounded child.
The Art of Listening & Confronting Conflict
Practical applications to help you restore and deepen stalled or conflictive relationships. Learn essential skills for gracefully handling emotionally charged situations.
