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TIA JUERGEN

Montgomery,TX

Summary

Experienced foster and adoption ministry leader with strengths in family advocacy, community outreach, and relationship building. Skilled in coordinating support services, events, and resources that strengthen families and serve children in care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Foster Adoption Ministry Lead

Woodlands Church / Volunteer
The Woodlands, Texas
01.2016 - Current
  • Supported foster and adoption support group for foster families and adoptive families through prayer, continuing education, TBRI curriculum, emotional support, tangible resources, and community connection during parenting journeys.
  • Partnered with DFPS to plan and host CWOP dinners, adoptive placement events, foster parent training events, CWOP outings, holiday events, and support services for children in care and caseworkers.
  • Coordinated planning and execution of Parent Night Out events for foster and adoptive families, enhancing community support and respite opportunities.
  • Facilitated Hope for the Journey community education event, equipping families with practical TBRI-based strategies to support their parenting approaches.

. hosting Hope For The Journey, a community education event equipping families with education using TBRI

Planned and delivered Back to School Bash for teens in group homes and without placement, providing essential items like Bibles, school clothes, and personal care items to prepare them for the school year.

Developed and organized Foster Closet alongside team leads to provide resources for families in need.

Special Needs & VBSVolunteer

Woodlands Church
The Woodlands, Texas
07.2010 - Current
  • Coordinated volunteer check-in and directed families to ministry areas at Woodlands Church
  • Prepared classrooms and supplies for children's ministry events at Woodlands Church
  • Assisted outreach teams with setup, tear-down, and event coordination at Woodlands Church
  • Served prayer requests and offered compassionate follow-up for church members
  • Coordinated sorting and distribution of donations for church support ministries, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Guided guests with directions, schedules, and service information across campus
  • Partnered with fellow volunteers to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
  • Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
  • Guided and supported fellow volunteers during shifts, enhancing overall team effectiveness.
  • Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours and donations.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Developed appropriate treatment plans focusing on each individual's needs.
  • Provided referrals to community resources to address residents' specific needs. to utilize community resources for resident's needs.

Nurse Intern

Life Center Houston
Humble, Texas
01.1997 - 09.1999
  • administered IV and injections during Chelation and Reconstructive Therapy, supporting patient recovery
  • Collected patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • maintained accurate patient records to ensure continuity of care
  • replenished inventory and stocked medical supplies to support efficient operations

Education

Duel Foster/Adoption License -

Arrow Foster/Adoption Family Ministry
Spring, TX
11-2010

Cosmetology Operator - Cosmetology

Lonestar College
Kingwood, TX
01-2000

High School Diploma -

Splendora High School
Splendora, TX
05-1998

Some College (No Degree) - Duel Foster/Adopt License

DFPS
Conroe, TX

Skills

  • TBRI curriculum
  • Foster care support
  • Adoption support
  • Program coordination
  • Community event coordination
  • Resource coordination
  • Community outreach
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Partnership management
  • Partnership building
  • Program development
  • Program planning
  • Resource mobilization
  • Family advocacy
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaboration
  • Team collaboration
  • Team building
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Active listening
  • Training facilitation
  • Team building

Affiliations

  • Wife, Homeschool Mom

Timeline

Foster Adoption Ministry Lead

Woodlands Church / Volunteer
01.2016 - Current

Special Needs & VBSVolunteer

Woodlands Church
07.2010 - Current

Nurse Intern

Life Center Houston
01.1997 - 09.1999

Duel Foster/Adoption License -

Arrow Foster/Adoption Family Ministry

Cosmetology Operator - Cosmetology

Lonestar College

High School Diploma -

Splendora High School

Some College (No Degree) - Duel Foster/Adopt License

DFPS
TIA JUERGEN