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We welcome everyone to our Family Resource Center, where kinship caregivers and parents can find resources and connect with each other. I have been with Edgewood's Kinship team for 17 years and I feel lucky to have such a great job working with so many great people. I can't even begin to describe the amount of amazing things families have taught me about strength, kindness, and family.
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Welcome to iKinship! My name is David Rages II, I am the program manager for Kinship, and THP+. I have worked with Kinship Families for over 11 years. I have worked with Children and Families in various roles for over 25 years. Providing care and support to Kinship Caregivers and their children is my passion.
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Hello my name is Dyresha Williams and I’m a Kinship Resource Coordinator and THP+ Case Manager for the East Bay Kinship program at Edgewood Center for Children and Families. I enjoy working with kinship families and the TAY population. I'm passionate about empowering, advocating and strengthening families.
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Lois Kincy, BA
Kinship Navigator LoisK@edgewood.org |
My name is Lois Kincy and as an experienced relative caregiver I facilitate groups, circles and training for other relative caregivers. I've been down that road already, and though it is a joyous road, sometimes us travelers need support from each other.
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Jacqueline Lumpkins
Family Center Program Supervisor JacquelineL@edgewood.org 415.682-3248 |
I believe that through caring relationships, every family can achieve positive outcomes in their futures! I am passionate about nurturing and providing opportunities for each child to explore their world through rich, sensory filled activities, and sparking curiosities. I am also a former kinship caregiver and my heart is committed to serving and strengthening families to fully realize their potential to succeed. Healthy families are the foundations of a healthy community.
I have been dedicated to working with children, youth and their families for the last sixteen years wearing many hats and volunteering with various non-profits throughout diverse San Francisco. I achieved my B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from San Francisco State University as well as an A.A. in Arts and Humanities and an A.S. in Social and Behavioral Sciences from City College of San Francisco.
I have been dedicated to working with children, youth and their families for the last sixteen years wearing many hats and volunteering with various non-profits throughout diverse San Francisco. I achieved my B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from San Francisco State University as well as an A.A. in Arts and Humanities and an A.S. in Social and Behavioral Sciences from City College of San Francisco.
Scarlett Abuslin
Family Resource Specialist
ScarlettA@edgewood.org
Family Resource Specialist
ScarlettA@edgewood.org
Hello I am Scarlett Abuslin. I've been an Edgewood Employee for 4 years. I started as a Family Partner Lived Experience Position, and now the Bilingual Family Resource Specialist/Advocate/Differential Response Liaison/Kinship, THP, FRC.
Lots of hats to wear for a loving compassionate empathetic community worker, leader, and activist artist.
I am a mom of 1. Working in the mental-behavioral health field to assure people have support and not feel alone with life struggles or parenthood. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities with an emphasis in Performance Art, using what I've learned in my work; to help people reconnect with their creative side and to create less stress. I am an advocate for self-care, trauma informed systems, and I use a non-judgemental approach when working with families. I have a plethora of solution based ideas and am very resourceful therefore feel free to reach out to me if you ever need any support. Peace.
Lots of hats to wear for a loving compassionate empathetic community worker, leader, and activist artist.
I am a mom of 1. Working in the mental-behavioral health field to assure people have support and not feel alone with life struggles or parenthood. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities with an emphasis in Performance Art, using what I've learned in my work; to help people reconnect with their creative side and to create less stress. I am an advocate for self-care, trauma informed systems, and I use a non-judgemental approach when working with families. I have a plethora of solution based ideas and am very resourceful therefore feel free to reach out to me if you ever need any support. Peace.
My name is Sherlynn Thurman and I am the Family Resource Specialist for the Family Resource Center. I obtained my BA from CSU Sacramento in Child Development and my MA from Hampton University in School Counseling. It is a great honor to work with Children’s and Families especially with it being something I am passionate about.
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Zoila Cartagena
Child Development Specialist ZoilaC@Edgewood.org |
I feel very grateful to all the thinkers and educators that I have learned from. Some gave me new ideas, others helped me consolidate or nuance mine, many have given me support and reinforced my own intuitions as did the children and parents of families with whom I have shared part of my life during last 20 years of my life. I am committed to advocacy for peace by promoting a pedagogy oriented to personal realization and social justice through education. I obtained my Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Education
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Hope Ivory
Senior Kinship Resource Coordinator Hopei@edgewood.org |
My name is Hope Ivory, I am a Senior Kinship Resource Coordinator in the East Bay and have worked for Edgewood for 10 years supporting families with resources, IEP’s and support with their children. I have over twenty years’ experience of working with families and their youth. My passion is to see a family meet their best potential under any circumstances. My speciality is working with Transitional Aged youth and helping them transaction into adulthood. I’m also a certified accredited PPP facilitator.
Luis Mendez Garcia
Youth Activities Coordinator
LGarcia@edgewood.org
Youth Activities Coordinator
LGarcia@edgewood.org
My name is Luis Mendez Garcia and I am the Youth Activities Coordinator for Edgewood Center for Children and Families in the Bayview Region. I will be coordinating events and activities for all Edgewood Kinship/Family Resource Center youth/teens(San Francisco/East Bay). I am looking forward to bringing in new adventures for our youth/teens and preparing them for a bright future ahead.
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Francisco Ferrer
Family Advocate FranciscoF@edgewood.org |
My name is Francisco Ferrer. I’ve been working at Edgewood for 20 years in different positions such as PIP (Primary Intervention Program), Residential Treatment Counselor, Behavior Coach, etc. Currently, I am a Family Advocate at Southeast Families United FRC. I’m grateful to be in this position because I can serve my community by providing services needed to enrich and empower families who need extra support in the Bayview neighborhood. My goal is to see our families to overcome poverty and violence by providing quality services and programs that enhanced what we already have: a great community.
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LaToya Spears
Senior Kinship Resource Coordinator LaToyaS@edgewood.org |
Hello, my name is LaToya Spears, I am the Senior Kinship Resource Coordinator in San Francisco. My passion and expertise is helping any and everyone who needs my support. I have over 18 years of experience in working with families, youth and children, helping families getting where they want to be by helping famlies and youth develop goals for the future. I have a great personality and I am always willing to help. I look forward to assisting you with any services we can provide.
Charlene Matavao
Bilingual Kinship Resource Coordinator
CharleneM@edgewood.org
Bilingual Kinship Resource Coordinator
CharleneM@edgewood.org
Welcome, my name is Charlene Matavao and I am a Kinship Resource Coordinator here at Edgewood Center for Children and Families. I'm so grateful to be apart of this team. I am very passionate about working with the youth and helping them succeed. Through my work, I am committed to help build a safe community, provide support and strengthen family relationships. It is my goal to provide quality service and help prepare youth and their families for a bright future.