About Path to Permanency
Path to Permanency is utilizing a community organizing model to reduce the length of foster care cases in Mecklenburg County. We are dedicated to creating a more efficient and effective process for achieving permanency for children and their families.
Our Mission
Our mission is to engage with local communities, educate on local policy changes, and impact the local discussion around foster care. We are committed to addressing the root causes of delays in the foster care system and implementing sustainable solutions.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every child in Mecklenburg County has a permanent, nurturing, and supportive family environment within 24 months of entering the foster care system.
Our Focus Areas
1
Accountability
Lack of clear accountability for following legal timelines and expectation as well as providing all parties with clear communication to follow the timeline and expectations.
2
Revolving Door
Challenges with continuity of case plan and case progress as team members (social worker, GAL, judge, foster parent, etc) change causing cases to repeatedly lose momentum.
3
Mental Health
Potential foster parents' lack access to a child's full background and specific needs and are often unable to effectively respond to trauma-related behaviors, leading to placement disruptions and prolonging of cases.
Our Core Team
Josclyn Reed
Executive Director
Shelbi Fowler
Communications Director
Lydia Alexander
Operations Manager
Sarah Thornton
Community Coordinator
Elyse Rojas-Chavez
Finance Director
Laura Wallace
Partnership Coordinator
