Recruitment

Recruitment Supervisor

Why I do this work: I’ve been in the child welfare field for more than two decades, but my passion for safety and permanency for children still fuels me every single day. I love being “part of the solution” for both children and resource parents

Fun facts about me: I am not a cook; however, with my mom’s recipe, I make the best stuffing.

Regina.Lawson@dc.gov

Recruiter

Why I do this work: I love the vital role I play in helping children find their forever families. No matter how old they are, all children deserve one!

Fun facts about me: I enjoy watching old westerns and secret agent movies.

Brian.Carr@dc.gov

Recruiter

Why I do this work: Finding a permanent, supportive, and loving home for children is why I became a social wSonique.Nixon@dc.govorker.

Fun Fact: I love playing my acoustic guitar.

Sonique.Nixon@dc.gov

Recruiter

Why I do this work: Recruiting for resource and adoptive parents means I can not only make a positive impact on families and children right now, but I am also influencing future generations.

Fun facts about me: I love traveling and experiencing other cultures.

Kathleen.Stines@dc.gov

Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter

Bianca Thompson is a solution based advocate for children and adolescent adults and intends to enhance placement stability. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption provides funding to adoption agencies to hire recruiters who implement an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model. This model has been proven up to 3x more effective at finding permanent homes for children who have been waiting in foster care the longest, including teenagers, children with special needs, and siblings. Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters work with smaller caseloads of children to ensure every child is given the time, resources, and support they deserve. Learn more.

Bianca.Thompson@dc.gov

Recruiter

Why I do this work: I love helping create new families and having a lasting impact on the lives of some of the most amazing children in the District of Columbia!

Fun facts about me: I have run a half marathon and completed a century bike ride (100 miles).

Kim.Walk@dc.gov