I have 16 years of experience, and specialize in the field of child welfare with specific knowledge in the areas of parenting/family relationships, child abuse and neglect and child welfare system including foster care and adoption. I have published on such topics as child welfare training and evaluation, relationship initiation and maintenance and social support. I have testified on child abuse and neglect, foster care placement and parenting. I am a leading expert in the need for child welfare system reform and have worked with over 20 states to help change their child welfare system.