PACC Alumni Directory

Amy has her Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and her Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of North Dakota and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Amy has 17 years of experience working in foster care/adoption agencies and chemical dependency residential settings in North Dakota and Minnesota. Amy brings with her knowledge regarding the child welfare systems, advocacy for foster care/adoption/kinship youth and families, parent education, understanding of trauma histories, and mental health diagnoses.

I am a county agency case worker specializing in child protection. I work with families through family assessments and investigations, child protection case management and the Parent Support Outreach Program.

Address:
Southwest Health and Human Services
607 W. Main St.
Suite 100
Marshall, MN 56258

I am currently the Deputy Director of Health and Human Services with managerial responsibility for child-serving programs. Previously, I was the supervisor of Child Welfare supervisor of Child Welfare services and Licensing at Nicollet County with previous experience as a case manager for children’s mental health, child protective services and adoption case management. I use the information and perspectives I learned through the PACC training every day in my work.

Anita Smith has been counseling since 2006; working with families, children and women. She served on the Minnesota State Minnesota State Advisory Board for Permanency in Adoption from 2014 - 2018. She also works adjunct faculty at Bethany Lutheran College.

Address:
WLCFS Christian Family Counseling
421 East Hickory Street
Suite #402
Mankato, MN 56001

I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. My passion is attachment, relationships, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. I find encouragement in my work through helping others find hope, strength, and healing within their environment and relationships. I am also trained in Theraplay, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Circle of Security-Parenting.