Bruce and Brenda have been married for 33 years and have four daughters. From 2006 to 2009, they provided a kinship placement for their four grandchildren. In 2010, the couple adopted Bruce (now 18 years old), Tre’Nae (now 15 years old), Mason (now 13 years old), and Kiaunna (now 10 years old).

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Learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.

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Discover strategies to effectively integrate people with lived expertise into the child welfare workforce.

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