Anita brings 30 years of experience in child welfare in North Carolina in various roles, including direct practitioner and supervisor. Anita has contracted for Allies4Outcomes for four years and is one of the most requested consultants due to her practice knowledge and coaching style. Anita observes workers and supervisors in the field/office, facilitates case trajectory staffing, and coaches them on applying the law and NC DHHS policy to practice with children and families. Anita was the on-call Supervisor in Wake County for six years and has extensive experience in intake screening, assessments, and all other service areas.
Anita applies policy and practice to work with social workers, Supervisors, Program Managers, and Directors to address the safety, permanency, and well-being of children who enter the child welfare system. She has subject matter expertise in on-call, intake, structured decision-making tools, and helping social workers manage their caseloads efficiently. Additionally, Anita has experience in public school counseling, teaching, crisis intervention, and recovery training, among other areas of expertise. Anita has a Master of Arts in Counseling and is a licensed school counselor.
