Calli Thurlow

Family Foster Care Caseworker @The Children\'s Village

New York, NY, US

Innovatively develop and implement individualized case plans that address the unique needs and strengths of each child and family, driving towards successful outcomes.Proactively plan and initiate discharge strategies from the first day of placement to promote timely permanency.Thoroughly evaluate safety and risk factors for children in foster care, ensuring compliance with agency and ACS guidelines.Diligently identify and address barriers to family reunification, providing targeted interventions and resources.Consistently conduct regular casework visits and maintain contact, aligning with clinical indications and agency standards.Effectively coordinate and monitor referrals to support child and family needs, addressing treatment goals and legal requirements.Expertly provide coaching to foster parents on parenting skills and child care needs, recommending and reviewing relevant training programs.Confidently represent cases in court hearings, ensuring accurate and timely presentation of case details.Actively participate in agency and community meetings to support and advance treatment plans for assigned cases.Compassionately deliver aftercare services to families on trial discharge, fostering stability and continued support.Vigilantly ensure foster parent compliance with certification requirements through diligent monitoring and assistance.Promptly complete and maintain detailed documentation for agency, court, ACS, and referral purposes, adhering to strict timelines.Collaboratively work with Kinship and Adoption Coordinators to facilitate child permanency when reunification is not feasible.Constructively engage in multi-disciplinary team meetings, contributing to comprehensive case management strategies.

Liberty University

Bachelor of Social Work

Hunter College

Fellowship Program, New York Community Trust Child Welfare Fellows Project

Liberty University

Advanced Standing Master of Social Work, Individual & Family Clinical