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Welcome to Be Strong Families
Since our last Revitalizer on November 16, we welcomed three new staff Morgan Harvey as Training Program Assistant, Christina Wolken as the IDCFS YAB Administrative Lead, Amanda Ramirez as Marketing Associate, and two new board members Andreé Long and Stephanie Ceja.
Transitions at Be Strong Families
Since our last Revitalizer on May 4, we welcomed one new staff Taniella Bailey as Illinois DCFS Youth Advisory Board Program Coordinator, and two new members of the board of directors Joanne Kelly and Jimmy Wambua.
Transitions at Be Strong Families
Since our last Revitalizer on March 3, we welcomed new staff Tyriniesha Anderson and Beth Lakier; farewelled Alexandra James-Okochi and Corina Hoenshell. In addition, 5 of our staff had promotions, they are: Laura Smalley, Letechia Holmes, Sarita Sashington, Robyn Harvey, and Tiffany Murphy.
Parent Cafés empower communities by shifting the traditional service model, allowing parents to lead and support each other while developing valuable leadership skills. Designed by the people, for the people, Cafés not only build stronger communities but also offer parents hands-on experience in event planning, public speaking, and outreach—skills that often lead to further opportunities and employment. By compensating parent leaders and fostering political, social, and economic equity, Parent Cafés create sustainable engagement and leadership that continues to uplift families long after the Café ends.