Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services - Foster Family/Adoption Agency

Karen Cash, LCSW Director of Foster/Adoption Agency Cell (909) 342-0907 Karen_c@ettielee.org	As Director of Ettie Lee's Foster Family/Adoption Agency, Karen's goal is to expand the Foster/Adoption Program. She has been with Ettie Lee since 2008. She has worked with foster and adoption families since 1984 and her backgroung includes 10 years in supervisor/manager positions in agencies that provide social and mental health services to children, parents, and young adults. A member of the National Association of Social Workers, she also teaches sociology and psychology at the college and university level. In addition, she is the author of the Children's Program Manual for Shelters of Victims of Domestic Violence. Karen has completed additional training in the field of adoption and related subjects and she holds a Masters in Social Work from California State University, Fresno and a Bachelors in Social Work from Azusa Pacific University.

Claudia Cuevas Intake Coordinator Cell (626) 383-6059 Claudia_c@ettielee.org	After working in the mortgage industry for years, Claudia decided to return to school and obtain a degree in social work. She always wanted to work with children and after a few years of being a stay at home mom she did not think she could start a new career. But here she is, working as the Intake Coordinator at Ettie Lee just one year after completing her internship at Ettie Lee.

Monica Moreira Recruiter/Trainer Cell (626) 383-6048 Monica_m2@ettielee.org	Monica started with Ettie Lee as an intern and through her experience she quickly realized her passion to work with children. As a recruiter/trainer, Monica qualifies interested individuals to become foster parents and helps find resource families for children in foster care. Monica obtained her degree in human services, and her experience comes from years of volunteer work in the human service profession. Prior to working at Ettie Lee, Monica worked in the real estate and marketing field for over seven years. Monica's work experience has allowed her the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and to think creatively.

Melissa Baker-Jones, MFTI Therapist Cell (626) 905-2667 Melissa_b@ettielee.org	Melissa has been working in the mental health field for five years. She received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University and is currently working on her PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University. Melissa enjoys working with children and teens to help them journey through life's daily challenges.

Sarah Liu, MFTI Therapist Cell (626) 257-1479 Sarah_l@ettielee.org	Sarah received her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Seminary and has been in the therapy field for three years. She has been with Ettie Lee for the past 2 years, working with both foster children and group home boys. Sarah hopes to bring hope and healing to children and the families that they're placed in so that they can reach their fullest potential in life.

Paola Beas, MSW Social Worker Cell (626) 841-2661 Paola_b@ettielee.org	Paola received her Bachelors Degree at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in Gender, Ethnicity and Multicultural Studies with a concentration in Chicana/Latina Studies and a minor in Spanish. She has worked along and advocated for "vulnerable" populations such as the LGBTQ community, those living with HIV/AIDS, sexual abuse survivors, field workers, and the mental health population. Paola received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California in May 2011. Paola enjoys working with families and children because she is able to plant the seeds for a better future and learn first hand about the issues affecting our community.

Ana Ly, MSW Social Worker Cell (909) 455-7491 Ana_l@ettielee.org	Ana has been in the social work field for five years. She earned her B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine and her M.A. in Social Work from the California State University, Long Beach. Ana enjoys working with children, youth and families by providing effective supportive services to enhance their skills and help set them on the right path to become productive and self-sufficient citizens.

Angie Vernon Social Worker Cell (626) 383-6051 Angie_v@ettielee.org	Angie comes to Ettie Lee with a rich background in foster care. As a sociology major, Angie graduated from California State University, Los Angeles, in 1983 and prior to working at Ettie Lee, she worked as a bilingual social worker at two foster family agencies; Ninos Unidos Latinos and Rosemary Children Services. Angie also worked for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at the El Monte Office, McClaren Hall and the command post. She was promoted to supervisor and worked at the DCFS Administration Office in downtown Los Angeles.

Carol Tula Administrative Assistant Cell (626) 383-6045 Carol_t@ettielee.org	Carol's temporary employment at Ettie Lee landed her the position as administrative assistant in Foster Care. That was just over 10 years ago! As the administrative assistant, Carol's job duties not only include managing the office, coordinating special events, answering the phones, tracking training hours and completing reports, Carol also teaches CPR/First Aid, manages Title I funds. Carol says that the most rewarding part of this job is working with children, watching their frowns turn into smiles and their tragedies turn into success stories.