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Family Service Worker | Case Management Team Sometimes, making an impact starts with something as simple as showing up — with a willingness to help, a warm smile and a genuine heart for children and families. That is exactly what Mary Chimpaye has been doing since joining Bringing Families Together in April 2026. Welcome, Mary! 💜 And this month, her peers recognized those qualities by selecting her as our August Employee of the Month! 💜 As we celebrate Mary with this specia

Community Services Coordinator & Internship Coordinator | Parenting+Plus Program Team Some team members have a way of continually finding new ways to support families, strengthen programs, and help their coworkers succeed. At Bringing Families Together, that kind of dedication makes a lasting impact — and that is exactly why we are proud to recognize Karen Johnson as our July Employee of the Month! 💜 Employee of the Month is chosen by peers, making this recognition especiall

Family Development Specialist | Resource Team At Bringing Families Together, meaningful connections are at the heart of everything we do — and our June Employee of the Month, Andrew Gray, has a special gift for building those connections. 💜 Employee of the Month is chosen by peers, making this recognition a special reflection of the respect and appreciation Andrew has earned from the people who work alongside him every day. Andrew joined BFT in August 2024 as a Family Develo

Celebrating Teamwork, Dedication and the heart of BFT At Bringing Families Together, our Employee of the Month recognition is always meaningful because it comes directly from the people who work alongside each other every day. Being selected by peers is a special reflection of the trust, respect and appreciation teammates have for one another. 💜 We are honored to celebrate two outstanding members of our BFT team as our May Employee of the Month: Kelly Martinez and Dawn Mathe

Family Support Specialist | Parenting+Plus Program Team At Bringing Families Together, some team members don’t just ease into their role — they jump right in and get to work making an impact from day one. That’s exactly what makes Kelly Selby our April Employee of the Month! 💜 Kelly joined BFT in July 2025 as part of our Parenting+Plus Program Team, and has already become a trusted, hands-on presence for the families she serves. Whether she’s supporting parents in building s

TLSS Specialist | Transitional Living Team At Bringing Families Together, Employee of the Month is always special — because it’s chosen by peers. And this month, our team recognized someone who has already made a powerful impact in a short amount of time. We’re proud to celebrate Kyle Dunn as our February Employee of the Month ! 💜 Kyle joined BFT in June 2025 as a TLSS Specialist on our Transitional Living Team , working directly with teens and young adults preparing to ag

Family Development Specialist | Resource Team At Bringing Families Together, our Employee of the Month isn’t just about hitting goals — it’s about being present, stepping in wherever needed, and making an impact that ripples across programs and into the lives of children and families. That’s exactly why we’re proud to honor Chad Baker as our January Employee of the Month! 💜 Chad has been part of the BFT family since October 2012, bringing depth, dedication and heart to his r

Resource Development Supervisor | Resource Team As the year comes to a close, we’re honored to recognize someone whose steady presence and problem-solving skills make a real difference every day — Carol Pine , our December Employee of the Month . 💜 Carol joined Bringing Families Together in November 2020 and serves as our Resource Development Supervisor on the Resource Team , where she supports children and families, and also works with private adoption . She holds a B.S.

This month, we’re celebrating someone who’s quickly made his mark at Bringing Families Together — Daqez Davis , Family Service Worker on our Case Management Team and our November Employee of the Month! 💜 Although Daqez joined BFT just this past June , he’s already earned the admiration of his peers — and this recognition means even more because our Employee of the Month honors are voted on by team members themselves. Daqez brings both heart and presence to his work with

Community Services Coordinator | Parenting+Plus Team This month, we’re proud to celebrate someone whose work has shaped Bringing Families Together for nearly two decades — Karen Johnson , our Community Services Coordinator and Internship Coordinator . Karen joined BFT in September 2007 , and for 18 years , she has been a cornerstone of our mission to strengthen families and support lasting reunification. She leads with both heart and expertise, combining her background in edu

Family Service Worker | Case Management Team At Bringing Families Together, we believe success is about more than milestones—it’s about the people who walk alongside families every step of the way. This month, we’re excited to celebrate one of those people: Zylinnea “Zee” Rogers , our September Employee of the Month ! Zee joined BFT in January 2025 as a Family Service Worker on our Case Management Team , bringing with her a B.A. and a passion for supporting families in mea