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"I grew up in Southeast PA – right on the Montgomery/Bucks county border. Then, I moved up to Northeast PA for grad school at Marywood, which is also where I met my husband. Between the two, I actually like it a little better up here. I’m a pretty easy-going person, and I like the slower pace of life. I still drive like someone from Southeast PA though. I have three girls who are 10, 8, and 7 months, so my house is always full of activities. They’re very artistic kids. Right now, they love doing community theater, and it’s been a lot of fun for us as a family. I started working as a mobile therapist after getting my degree in clinical psych, which eventually led me to working in (and then supervising) the organization’s adoption unit doing SWAN services. I joined Voce as a technical assistant in 2018. I’ve always liked jobs with flexibility and that require different skillsets. I like that every day in my role is unique – I might do a training one day, then visit an affiliate the next, then solve a problem the day after that. I like the variety and the consistent challenge and learning opportunities. After work, I like to decompress with something relaxing, but still mentally stimulating. I’m a big puzzle person. I also love to read. Languages are so fascinating to me. I studied Spanish in college and now I’m learning a little Korean just for fun. Even in my down time, I like to be learning." - Rebecca, Technical Assistant

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, don't let the 2024 Forum on Pennsylvania's Children slip off your list. There's still time to register for this December 5th event! Gift yourself the time to learn, connect and create positive change for Pennsylvania's children. Register at vocetogether.org

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When we had the chance to hop on ABC27's Good Day PA with Members 1st Federal Credit Union to talk about their incredible service to clients and the community, we were all in. We couldn't hold the 2024 Forum on Pennsylvania's Children on December 5th without the generous support of our corporate sponsors, including Members 1st. It really is like faM1ly! Catch the segment at https://ow.ly/g2Gr50Ubems There's still time to join us for the Forum -- one day of learning about and connecting around healing childhood trauma. Register at vocetogether.org

We're #hiring a new Conference Coordinator in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Apply today or share this post with your network.

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#NationalAdoptionMonth is even sweeter when you can celebrate one of your own! Congratulations to our team member Laura Asper and her entire family on their recent adoption finalization. As Michael J. Fox once said, "Family is not an important thing, it's everything."

Voce's Dr. Rick Azzaro joined forces with Jennifer DeBalko of Pennsylvania CASA to talk about childhood trauma, youth voice and the upcoming Forum on Pennsylvania's Children on this week's edition of PA Newsmakers. We also got to reunite with former Voce board member and adoptive parent, Mike Isbell, and producer Susan Bowyer. Be sure to catch PA Newsmakers on Sunday, November 17 and register for the Forum today! https://lnkd.in/eP4CpfEh

“I’ve always been a helper. I’m the one who organizes things and brings people together. I’m the youngest girl, so you’d think it would be an older sibling, but that’s just who I am. I like to plan and organize events. For 13 years, my husband and I have hosted a big family reunion at our house to get everyone together. I have two daughters and a son. My family is important to me and I enjoy traveling, camping, and hiking with them. (I also love a good nap!) I still live in the house I grew up in. My mom passed away 18 years ago, but there are tulips she planted that still bloom every year. Can you believe that? My daughter and I have tulip tattoos in memory of my mom. We also enjoy visiting tulip fields in the spring. I think it’s so important for everyone to have some kind of family connections. I’ve always wanted to give youth we serve the kind of family life I had growing up. When I was in college as a psych major, I interned at a foster care and adoption organization. I was pretty much hooked then, and now I’ve been in the field for 22 years. Before starting here in March, I was a permanency director at an affiliate agency. I think coming from that helps me see the work through a different lens and work well with the counties and affiliates. I think every youth deserves a loving home, and I love being able to be a voice for them.” - Shari, Regional Technical Assistant

You don’t need to be a therapist to be therapeutic. No matter what level of trauma-informed your practice may be, it all starts with creating a safe and supportive environment for children (and staff!). Understanding a whole person – their strengths, interests, and goals – and applying a trauma-informed approach builds resilience and instills hope. Join us at the Forum on Pennsylvania Children December 5th to learn more. Teaser: check out the sneak peek from presenter Colleen Cox and register at vocetogether.org today! https://lnkd.in/eWgaQd86 #trauma #FPaC