Kara Francis
Richardson,TX
Summary
Experienced Dedicated Social Worker offering over 11 years of experience in the Foster and Adoption Field. Offering comprehensive background in social services and supporting families, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Home Developer
Azleway Children's Services
02.2022 - Current
- Train and guide new foster/adoptive parents in meeting Texas Minimum Standards for foster care
- Conduct trainings in various areas including National Training and Development Curriculum, Trauma System Therapy for Foster Care, Prevention of Aggression and Physical Holds, and CPR-1st Aid
- Write detailed Home Studies for Foster to Adopt Families
- Maintain a loving and supportive relationship throughout the verification process
- Organized extensive family files.
Case Manager
Azleway Children's Services
06.2013 - 02.2021
- Managed over 15 families with 20-25 children monthly
- Organized trainings, educational and medical appointments for the children in the home
- Supported families through adoption and fostering
- Completed over 25 adoptions
- Maintained a loving and supportive relationships with Foster families and children
- Provided advice and resources to family and children to meet their therapeutic goals
Education
Bachelor's degree in General Studies: Social Work, Sign Language and English -
Texas Tech University
05.2009
Skills
- Case Management
- Social Work
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Outgoing
- Supportive
- Knowledgeable of the Foster and Adoption Process
Certification
- CPR Trainer Certification
- Prevention of Aggression and Physical Holds Trainer Certification,
- NTDC National Training and Development Curriculum for Foster and Adoptive Parents Trainer Certification curriculum design is intended to support three populations, including families who foster, provide kinship care and/or adopt children from the child welfare system,
- Trainer in TST-FC, The Trauma Systems Therapy for Foster Care curriculum gives child welfare agencies a tool that foster parents can use to support children in their care and help them heal.
Timeline
Foster Home Developer
Azleway Children's Services
02.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Azleway Children's Services
06.2013 - 02.2021
Bachelor's degree in General Studies: Social Work, Sign Language and English -
Texas Tech University
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