Licensing Team

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Olympic Peninsula/Pierce County | Dave Jenkins, Licensing Supervisor

 Dave

Dave Jenkins is CFSF’s Licensing Supervisor, overseeing the licensure of foster homes in Western Washington.  Along with his supervisory duties, Dave also licenses homes.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Psychology from City University of Seattle.

Dave has worked with children and families for the past 20 years – ten years as a youth pastor prior to joining CFSF.  Since joining CFSF he has served as one of the original CFSF board members, coordinated the Respite, Case Aide and Training programs before becoming a Licensor.

Dave believes that foster parents hold the key to the future of foster children in our state. 

 

Eastern Washington | Cory Chism, Licensor/Case Manager

Cory Chism

Cory is a Licensor with CFSF, covering Eastern Washington.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology through Central Washington University.

Cory has worked with CFSF since 2007.  She started as a case aide, and then worked as a Case Manager, and now, Licensor.  Each position has provided her with tools and insight when working with children.

Cory believes that foster parents have the most important role because they can change a child’s life.

 

King and Pierce County | Karen Lewand, Licensor

Karen

Karen Lewand is a Licensor with CFSF, covering King County and part of Pierce County.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology through Multnomah University.

Karen has worked with children and in licensing both internationally and local for over 12 years.  She comes to CFSF with years of licensing experience, having worked as Licensing Supervisor at Catholic Community Services and a brief time as Regional Licensor with the state at the Department of Licenses Resources in Tacoma.

Karen has a heart to help and support people to become licensed and strong foster parents. As our mission states, foster parents are the ones who are rebuilding the future for us all.

 

 

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