Our Executive Director comes to us with 20 years of Healthy Families experience.  She is a member of the Healthy Families America National Advisory Board, representing the state of Indiana.  She attended Huntington College pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and followed that with a Master of Organizational Leadership from the University of St. Francis.  She is Dare to Lead trained and looks forward to building the capacity of our organization and growing strong leaders to help reduce the instances of child abuse and neglect in the 5 counties we serve.

Meggan has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Ball State University. For the past 16 years, she has worked with the Healthy Families program starting as a home visitor, then moving into assessments before becoming a supervisor. Meggan likes how Healthy Families affords families to share their unique story in a way that feels safe for the family. Meggan has been teaching yoga for the past eight years and is also a Certified Lactation Specialist.

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Bonita has worked in the HOME program for 26 years.  She was a home-based family support worker with families until March of 2022 when she became supervisor for the program.  Bonita has also taught Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention classes to area schools and agencies for almost 10 years.  Bonita has a Bachelor of Social Work degree, along with a Criminal Justice major from Ball State University. Bonita works closely with the Department of Child Services and other partnering agencies to ensure families and children receive the best support and services possible.

Christina is a Supervisor for Healthy Families here at Children First Center. Christina possesses a Double BA in Health & Human Services and Child Development with a Minor in Psychology and brings with her extensive knowledge & first-hand experience in the field of social work, mental health, & behavior modification. Christina has approximately 5-6 years of supervisory, management, & mentor experience and has worked with Child Protective Services and partnered with Department of Child Services to coordinate a variety of intensive & non-intensive services for diverse communities of clientele.

Rachel graduated from Purdue University with a BA in Elementary Education.  She's working towards her Masters in Mental Health Counseling.  She is the mother of 2 children.  She has been with Children First Center since 2008 and started as a Family Support Worker.  She fell in love with her job after working with a few clients.  She enjoys helping families and the variety each day brings.

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