Latikia Taylor

• Licensed foster parent to 13 beautiful children. Ages newborn to age 14.
• Adopted 4 children 2012-2013
• 2014 Allen Ewiq Champion for Children Awardee, Napa County CA

The role of mother hood has taught me how to love unconditionally, provide, teach, protect, nurture, and educate. Also many other things such as:

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment when working with local counties, social workers, bio parents and family, lawyers, therapist, visitation coordinators etc.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations when being a first time mom.
• Learning excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Record keeping and keeping current with all files, records, appointments, visitations, and licensing requirements.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to the counties served.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Worked flexible hours 24/7 temporary/permanent, night, weekend, and holiday placements. Respite Care upon request.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete in home social worker visitations, medical/dental appointments , age appropriate vaccinations, within deadlines.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments, receipt logs, compliance trainings, and licensing requirements.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions on short notice.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently through annual trainings, work shops, and group meetings.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects. Such as visitation scheduling, court hearings, adoption reports, respite care logs, therapy appointments, mental health appointments, behavior health logging, medication distribution and logging charts. Working with Solano and Napa County Child & Family Services and WIC Programs.

• Short Hand Cook; Prepare meals
• Light Cleaning/Sanitation
• Complying with all laws and regulations of CCL.
• Keeping record of all licensing deadlines.
• Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
• Implemented daily schedules to ensure structured and engaging activities for children.
• Supervised staff and volunteers, promoting a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Managed enrollment processes, maintaining accurate records of child registrations and attendance.
• Providing transportation for school age children to and from school. Current DL
• Chaperoning, occasional age appropriate field trips and fun outings to local parks, beaches, and restaurants.
• CPR/AED Certified-Adult/Child