Karen began her career with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and worked in the business world for 10 years. Karen’s passion then turned to social work where she got her Master’s from the University of Houston. Over the next 10 years, Karen worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various programs such as inpatient, outpatient, jail-based, homeless, case management, and mental health. Working her way into management, overseeing programs, and directing services, with a focus on the people we serve and the people who serve them. Born in Manchester, England, Karen has experienced life in several different countries, eventually settling in the US. She enjoys watching British dramas and comedies, walking her dog along the Santa Rosa trails, and cooking with her son.
About the New Chief Operating Officer Position
This position oversees the development and implementation of Behavioral Health Services across all TLC programs as well as oversight of Treatment and Services. Karen will work closely with Executive Leadership to establish a strategic plan for the long-term viability and growth of the agency. She will provide daily oversight and administration of treatment by supporting quality control, tracking trends, and implementing policy changes coming from federal, state, and county levels. Karen will also facilitate program and staff development and assist in the implementation and coordination of clinical services, including youth & family treatment plans.
I / We need help with my 16 year old grandson.. He missed school all last year. He lives with me Grandma, he does not want to go home. He is a good kid. He just wants to isolate in his room, he plays games, I know with one person from grade school he says. He comes out to eat what he wants, picky eater. He wont talk to family, when they visit. Only me Grandma, and, barely. He has made improvements in 8 months, showers, cleans room, puts laundry out to wash, takes his trash out All when asked. But wont communicate.
He does not want to speak to his mother, CPS was involved, he says he was abused. He went to the hospital and would not go home with mother after, they had no place to send him, so I took him home with me. I work part-time. His mother wants him home. He wont go. I need to find someone somewhere to help him
He was evaluated at Behavioral Health, agreed to help, but, told person that came to the house there was nothing wrong with him, and he was not depressed. So, she came twice and then said if he wouldnt talk to her she closed the case.?!
Hi Janice, we appreciate you reaching out. I recommend connecting with our admissions team to explore further. You can learn more and find the contact information of our Admissions Specialist here: https://tlc4kids.org/journey-academy/admissions/ All the best to you.