Bio

Ivy has served children and families through Missouri’s Department of Social Services, Children’s Division for 16 years. She currently serves as the Foster Care Program Manager supporting best practices, programs, and services for children and youth in foster care. One of her primary responsibilities is building strategic partnerships that promote safety and wellbeing for children and families. Ivy has served in various ways during her tenure with Children’s Division beginning with direct service work with children and families, recruiting and supporting foster and adoptive families, and supporting staff professional development through training and coaching.