Laina Shoemake
Laina Shoemake is the Coordinator of Policy and Research for the Palmetto Association of
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SCFPA Trainers
A program of the South Carolina Foster Parent Association. It was designed to recognize students within resource families who have identified and are pursuing goals that will ensure a successful transition into adulthood.
Abby Crooks
Abby Crooks is a foster parent, public school teacher, and the founder and Executive
LaToya Reed, MHS – Director, SC Youth ChalleNGe Academy
LaToya Reed currently serves as the Director of the South Carolina National Guard Youth
Patricia Lonadier
Patricia Lonadier is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina who has been working
Julie Gilbert January 2024
CONGRATULATIONS, Julie and Happy New Year! It is our pleasure to start the new
Hailey Upton December 2023
CONGRATULATIONS Hailey! It is our pleasure to recognize Hailey Upton with Upstate Adoptions as
Grenisha Beatty-Elmore November 2023
CONGRATULATIONS Grenisha! It is our pleasure to recognize Grenisha Beatty-Elmore, Foster Care Supervisor, for
Alexus Outing October 2023
CONGRATULATIONS Alexus! It is our pleasure to recognize Alexus Outing with Midlands Foster Family
Erica Cunningham, Upstate Kinship Care Coordinator
I am Erica Cunningham, Kinship Care Coordinator for the Upstate. I have been employed
Chasiti Washington – Midlands Kinship Care Coordinator
I am Chasiti D. Washington, Program Coordinator II/ Kinship Care Coordinator for the Midlands.
Jada Moody-Davis, Pee Dee Kinship Care Coordinator
I am Jada Moody-Davis, Program Coordinator II, Kinship Care for the Pee Dee Region.
Arnetta Washington – Lowcountry Kinship Care Coordinator
I am Arnetta Washington, the Kinship Care Coordinator for the Low Country. I have