Amanda Russell - BA
BA - Human Development
Amanda is a graduate of Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and an Associated degree in Communications. She specializes in parenting education, conflict resolution, organization and behavior modification. Amanda is a fierce advocate for her clients and has never been afraid to fight for her clients.
BA - Human Development
Amanda is a graduate of Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and an Associated degree in Communications. She specializes in parenting education, conflict resolution, organization and behavior modification. Amanda is a fierce advocate for her clients and has never been afraid to fight for her clients.
Geoff Watkins - BA
BA - Sociology
Home-based Casework
Geoff is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University earning a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Business Administration and Religion. Geoff brings years of experience in the school system, working with youth in the Gen Ed, LD, and ED Special Ed populations. He also worked as Interim Educator at an Alternative Day Reporting Program, providing intensive supervision and educational supports to identified, at risk youth referred by the Department of Child Services or the Probation program. Geoff provides case management, home-based family centered casework, and advocates for his clients. Geoff has a positive attitude and enjoys working with youth and families to help them reach their goal achievements.
BA - Sociology
Home-based Casework
Geoff is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University earning a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Business Administration and Religion. Geoff brings years of experience in the school system, working with youth in the Gen Ed, LD, and ED Special Ed populations. He also worked as Interim Educator at an Alternative Day Reporting Program, providing intensive supervision and educational supports to identified, at risk youth referred by the Department of Child Services or the Probation program. Geoff provides case management, home-based family centered casework, and advocates for his clients. Geoff has a positive attitude and enjoys working with youth and families to help them reach their goal achievements.
Greg Grund
Drug Screen Coordinator
Greg coordinates with referral sources to facilitate drug screen services for youths. Greg works closely with youth, probation and agencies to ensure drug screens are conducted weekly.
Drug Screen Coordinator
Greg coordinates with referral sources to facilitate drug screen services for youths. Greg works closely with youth, probation and agencies to ensure drug screens are conducted weekly.
Julian Espino - BS, MA
BS - Psychology
MA - Psychology
Home-Based Casework : Mentor
Julian is a graduate of Calumet College of Saint Joseph, earning a Bachelors and Masters degree in the arts of Psychology. He specializes in mentoring and providing Home-Based Casework to the youth. He takes great pride in assisting and helping the youth reach their full potential. Julian is a part of the baseball coaching staff at East Chicago Central High School.
BS - Psychology
MA - Psychology
Home-Based Casework : Mentor
Julian is a graduate of Calumet College of Saint Joseph, earning a Bachelors and Masters degree in the arts of Psychology. He specializes in mentoring and providing Home-Based Casework to the youth. He takes great pride in assisting and helping the youth reach their full potential. Julian is a part of the baseball coaching staff at East Chicago Central High School.
Jennifer Wilson, BA, BS
BA Communication with a Minor in Sociology
BS Labor Studies, Indiana University
Behavior Modification : Child and Family Services : Fatherhood Initiative : Home-based Casework : Parent Education : Supervised Visitation
Jennifer has experience working with children, adults, and families in residential, school, and home settings. Jennifer has assisted and advocated for foster families, is a licensed foster parent, has experience as a QDDP for individuals with developmental disabilities, and has worked as a QMHP for individuals needing assistance with locating mental health services. Jennifer also advocates for children with special education needs in school environments.
BA Communication with a Minor in Sociology
BS Labor Studies, Indiana University
Behavior Modification : Child and Family Services : Fatherhood Initiative : Home-based Casework : Parent Education : Supervised Visitation
Jennifer has experience working with children, adults, and families in residential, school, and home settings. Jennifer has assisted and advocated for foster families, is a licensed foster parent, has experience as a QDDP for individuals with developmental disabilities, and has worked as a QMHP for individuals needing assistance with locating mental health services. Jennifer also advocates for children with special education needs in school environments.
Karen Sheets
BS Behavioral Science
Infancy Onward Certification, Beyond Consequences Training, Training in DBT
Behavior Management for children : In-office Supervised Visitation : Parenting Education
Karen has been working with DCS wards since 1997. She has been to numerous trainings on behavior management for children who are victims of trauma, abuse and/or neglect, or diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, RAD, etc. She prefers working with children 4-10 years old. She enjoys assisting them in learning coping skills, behavior management skills, anger management, and social skills. Karen uses a variety of modalities and approaches including Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI).
BS Behavioral Science
Infancy Onward Certification, Beyond Consequences Training, Training in DBT
Behavior Management for children : In-office Supervised Visitation : Parenting Education
Karen has been working with DCS wards since 1997. She has been to numerous trainings on behavior management for children who are victims of trauma, abuse and/or neglect, or diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, RAD, etc. She prefers working with children 4-10 years old. She enjoys assisting them in learning coping skills, behavior management skills, anger management, and social skills. Karen uses a variety of modalities and approaches including Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI).
LaRon Jones, BA
BA Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University
Home-Based Casework : Mentor : Supervised Visitation
LaRon has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Social Work. He has experience working with children, adults, and families in residential, school, and home-based settings. LaRon has advocated for domestic violence victims as well as gang/group affiliated individuals. LaRon started and facilitated an after-school program for 2 years for high school students at Steel City Academy. He is passionate about helping people of all backgrounds reach their goals.
BA Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University
Home-Based Casework : Mentor : Supervised Visitation
LaRon has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Social Work. He has experience working with children, adults, and families in residential, school, and home-based settings. LaRon has advocated for domestic violence victims as well as gang/group affiliated individuals. LaRon started and facilitated an after-school program for 2 years for high school students at Steel City Academy. He is passionate about helping people of all backgrounds reach their goals.
Michele Burke, BA
BA - Sociology, Purdue University Northwest
Behavior Modification : Co-Parenting : Domestic Violence : Fatherhood Engagement : Home-based Casework : Parenting Education : Supervised Visitation
Michele is a graduate of Purdue University Northwest earning a Bachelor degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. She enjoys and has experience working with children, adults and families. Her areas of specialization are in case management services, parent education, co-parenting, behavioral modification, fatherhood engagement, domestic violence, home based casework and supervised visitation with all services being provided in office, in home and in the community. Michele is passionate about advocating for her clients and helping the achieve their goals.
BA - Sociology, Purdue University Northwest
Behavior Modification : Co-Parenting : Domestic Violence : Fatherhood Engagement : Home-based Casework : Parenting Education : Supervised Visitation
Michele is a graduate of Purdue University Northwest earning a Bachelor degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. She enjoys and has experience working with children, adults and families. Her areas of specialization are in case management services, parent education, co-parenting, behavioral modification, fatherhood engagement, domestic violence, home based casework and supervised visitation with all services being provided in office, in home and in the community. Michele is passionate about advocating for her clients and helping the achieve their goals.
Miscah Campbell
BA - Child Development and Family Studies, Purdue University
MA - Psychology
Behavior Modification : Domestic Violence : Home-based Casework : Parenting Education : Supervised Visitation
Miscah worked in Willowglen Academy, assisting teenage girls with goal planning and maintaining overall stability for 4 years. She also taught at Charter School of the Dunes in various capacities from 2006 - 2014. She is a licensed daycare provider in the state of Indiana and is the owner and operator of 2 daycare facilities, and has been doing case management since 2014.
BA - Child Development and Family Studies, Purdue University
MA - Psychology
Behavior Modification : Domestic Violence : Home-based Casework : Parenting Education : Supervised Visitation
Miscah worked in Willowglen Academy, assisting teenage girls with goal planning and maintaining overall stability for 4 years. She also taught at Charter School of the Dunes in various capacities from 2006 - 2014. She is a licensed daycare provider in the state of Indiana and is the owner and operator of 2 daycare facilities, and has been doing case management since 2014.
Nancy Koedyker
BA - Psychology, Purdue University
Behavior Modification : Fatherhood Engagement : Home-based Casework : Independent Living Skills : Mentoring
Nancy graduated from Purdue University in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Psychology. She specializes in behavior modification, fathers engagement, casework services, independent living skills for teens and motivational interviewing. Nancy has worked in Home-based services for over 20 years alongside the Department of Child Services and Probation to assist families and foster families in crisis.
BA - Psychology, Purdue University
Behavior Modification : Fatherhood Engagement : Home-based Casework : Independent Living Skills : Mentoring
Nancy graduated from Purdue University in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Psychology. She specializes in behavior modification, fathers engagement, casework services, independent living skills for teens and motivational interviewing. Nancy has worked in Home-based services for over 20 years alongside the Department of Child Services and Probation to assist families and foster families in crisis.
Tami Semple
BA - Criminal Justice, Metropolitan State University
Domestic Violence : Home-based Casework : Parenting Education : Supervised Visitation
Tami has her Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. She helps facilitate the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program.
BA - Criminal Justice, Metropolitan State University
Domestic Violence : Home-based Casework : Parenting Education : Supervised Visitation
Tami has her Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. She helps facilitate the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program.
Dr. Victoria Merrill-Washington, EdD
EdD University of Phoenix
MS Ed Education/Counseling, Purdue University Calumet
BS Education and Psychology, Calumet College
Grief/Loss : Stress Management : Parenting : Children : Peer Meditation
EdD University of Phoenix
MS Ed Education/Counseling, Purdue University Calumet
BS Education and Psychology, Calumet College
Grief/Loss : Stress Management : Parenting : Children : Peer Meditation
Tina Glinski, LBSW
Case Management Supervisor
Intern Task Instructor
Case Manager
LBSW, Indiana University Northwest
Child and Family Services : Parent Education : Behavior Modification : Home-based Casework
Tina has experience working with adolescents in a residential setting, domestic violence, children with Autism spectrum disorder and mental health with adults. She has completed Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training. Tina specializes in working with children on behaviors and mental health.
Case Management Supervisor
Intern Task Instructor
Case Manager
LBSW, Indiana University Northwest
Child and Family Services : Parent Education : Behavior Modification : Home-based Casework
Tina has experience working with adolescents in a residential setting, domestic violence, children with Autism spectrum disorder and mental health with adults. She has completed Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training. Tina specializes in working with children on behaviors and mental health.
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1308 North Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 |
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7025 Indianapolis Blvd Hammond, IN 46324 |
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