We serve Los Angeles's 18,797 foster children and the caregivers who love them!
Our Team
DOROTHY DANIELS
DOROTHY DANIELS
DOROTHY DANIELS
Passionate | Driven | Silly
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Candles, waterfalls, and crackers.
Dislikes: Dirt, chaos, and rice pudding.
Fun Fact: She loves Nordstrom and relaxing days in her overalls reading a good book.
Certifications and Experience: Early Childhood Education Administration,
Breakthrough Parenting Licensed Instruct
Passionate | Driven | Silly
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Candles, waterfalls, and crackers.
Dislikes: Dirt, chaos, and rice pudding.
Fun Fact: She loves Nordstrom and relaxing days in her overalls reading a good book.
Certifications and Experience: Early Childhood Education Administration,
Breakthrough Parenting Licensed Instructor (Los Angeles County Family Court Endorsed), Foster Parent Certificated, Infant/Child Therapy (County of Riverside certified),
Conflict Management Trained,
Teen Peer Helper Trainer, Regional Center Board of Trustees 2015-2016, Board Member - North Los Angeles County Regional Center Board of Trustees 2014 - 2015
FKCE Los Angeles Community College Instructor 2020- present
DAYNA FREIER
DOROTHY DANIELS
DOROTHY DANIELS
Ambitious | Honest | Advocate
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Diet Coke, laying at the pool, and binge-watching crime shows.
Dislikes: Selfish people, cooked carrots, and going to the grocery store.
Fun Fact: She has lived in 8 different states!
Education:
Gonzaga University
Organizational Leadership, M.A
Concordia College
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
ALEXA WEISHAAR
ALEXA WEISHAAR
ALEXA WEISHAAR
Social Media & Marketing Manager
Independent | Creative | Fearless
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Coffee with friends, summer days on the lake, and listening to Taylor Swift.
Dislikes: Disorganization, getting gas in the morning, and eggs.
Fun Fact: She has over 40 house plants!
Education:
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
ARRYN BAKER
ALEXA WEISHAAR
ALEXA WEISHAAR
Creative | Loving | Passionate
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Autumn in the Adirondack mountains, spending time with my family, and pizza.
Dislikes: Snow, artichokes, and being late.
Fun Fact: She loves to take on any DIY project!
Education:
State University of New York, Canton
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Associates of Arts in Accounting
JOYCE MA
ALEXA WEISHAAR
JOYCE MA
Organizational Development Coordinator
Compassionate | Advocate | Diligent
(she/her/hers)
Likes: White sandy beaches, Pixar/Marvel, and spending time with family and friends.
Dislikes: Empty promises, cruelty, and carrots.
Fun Fact: She is a tea drinker and prefers salty snacks! Joyce also speaks Mandarin & ASL
Education:
University of Californ
Organizational Development Coordinator
Compassionate | Advocate | Diligent
(she/her/hers)
Likes: White sandy beaches, Pixar/Marvel, and spending time with family and friends.
Dislikes: Empty promises, cruelty, and carrots.
Fun Fact: She is a tea drinker and prefers salty snacks! Joyce also speaks Mandarin & ASL
Education:
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts in Economics,
Minor in Managerial Economics
DR. MELISSA DANIELS
DR. MELISSA DANIELS
DR. MELISSA DANIELS
Ambitious | Advocate | Genuine
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Country music, Mexican food, and fall-scented candles.
Dislikes: Avocados, frogs, and unkindness.
Fun Fact: She loves playing games and fantasy football with friends and family!
Education:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist,
American School of Professional Psychology
FAYE HOLMES
DR. MELISSA DANIELS
DR. MELISSA DANIELS
Adventurous | Funny | Dramatic
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Rainstorms, Traveling, and cats.
Dislikes: Traffic, avocados, and mosquitos.
Fun Fact: She got her first driver's license at 35!
Hosts: Tomorrow's About You youth mentoring & Coffee With Caregivers Virtual Support Group
Education:
Bates College
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts
AUDREY CRUZ
DR. MELISSA DANIELS
AUDREY CRUZ
Independent | Passionate | Ambitious
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Organization, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
Dislikes: Ketchup, eggs, and chaos.
Fun Fact: She loves pumpkin spice and fall!
Anfitriones: Grupo de Apoyo Virtual La Hora De Charlar
Education:
University of Pepperdine
Psychology, M.A, Dece
Independent | Passionate | Ambitious
(she/her/hers)
Likes: Organization, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
Dislikes: Ketchup, eggs, and chaos.
Fun Fact: She loves pumpkin spice and fall!
Anfitriones: Grupo de Apoyo Virtual La Hora De Charlar
Education:
University of Pepperdine
Psychology, M.A, December '22
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Arts in Education & Early Childhood Development
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