1. Specialties By StephanMary Stephan Foster Care & AdoptionTrainer

2. Specialties By StephanMary Stephan Foster/Adoptive Care Trainer 1147 W. Cook Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906mestephan10@aol.com(Home) 419-756-2098 (Cell) 419-565-8197 3. Specialties By StephanGoalMotivate others in the foster care and adoption care system toadvocate for children, clients or professionals to improve the system. 4. Specialties By StephanTop Qualifications Previous Foster Child Adult survivor of child abuse As a survivor able to help those in the foster/adoption care system Able to communicate the challenges foster/adoptive children face daily 5. Specialties By StephanFoster/adoptive parent Foster/Adoptive Parent for the last 19 years Foster/Adoptive Parent of teens Foster/Adoptive parent of hard to place children Foster/Adoptive parent of children with Mental Health/Disabilities 6. Specialties By StephanCase Manager Manage clients of multiple ages/disabilities to meet their families needs Process intakes and assessments of clients with mental health issues/disabilities Excellent at networking, advocacy and results Provide accurate documentation 7. Specialties By StephanEmployment Case Manager/Team Leader Family Life CounselingMansfield, Ohio 12/03 - 5/06Disability Service Assistant North Central State CollegeMansfield, Ohio 3/03 - 1/05Consultant Creative MemoriesLexington, Ohio 6/98 - 7/01Outpatient/ER Clerk MedCentral Health Care SystemMansfield, Ohio 9/90-1/00 8. Specialties By StephanCase Manager/Team Leader Manage mental health client crisis Mentor staff to develop their excellent leadership skills Network and collaborate with staff to facilitate appropriate plans for mental health clients Supervisor of student practicum 9. Specialties By StephanDisability Service Assistant Provide recommended accommodations to students Provide proctoring and supports Data entry of students information and changes Set up and maintained student files 10. Education North Central State College Associate Degree in Human Services with Honors GPA: 3.67, 2004, Phi Theta Kappa Society Selected Continuing Education (CE) Courses: CEU s totaling = 308.5 credits 11. Professional Development Courses Professional ethics & guardianship ODHDS rules & regulations Ohio Domestic Court Parenting Laws Permanency and the Law, Court Process 12. Specialties By StephanCommunity Service Volunteer/Adjunct North Central Young MarinesPlymouth, Ohio 6/07-10/12Court Appointed Special Advocate Richland County Juvenile CourtMansfield, Ohio 3/01 - 9/03Provider of Home Care of a Alzheimers IndividualLexington, Ohio 2/96 6/99Member of Alzheimers Association Of North Central OhioMansfield, Ohio 9/98 6/99 13. Specialties By StephanCourt Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Collect documents, records, and prepare reports for the court Monitored case plans and court orders Assisted children with understanding the court proceedings Advocated for children and their families to receive adequate services including medical 14. Specialties By StephanCourt Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Collaborate with court, attorneys, and agencies for the best interest of the child Keep the court informed on development with agencies and family members Ensure appropriate motions were filed on behalf of the child to ensure the court knew about any changes in the child situation Collaborated among individuals and organizations involved in childrens lives 15. Specialties By StephanMary Stephan Foster/Adoptive Care Trainer 1147 W. Cook Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906mestephan10@aol.com(Home) 419-756-2098 (Cell) 419-565-8197