Message from the CEO
Welcome to Family Service Foundation (FSF)!
Every day we are inspired by the incredible strength and resilience of those we serve. FSF is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive community of families, caregivers, professionals, and community members. We do this by harnessing the power of collaboration and partnership to foster a sense of belonging and purpose, so that everyone can thrive.
Our dedicated staff is the heart of our organization. Whether direct care or administrative, our team is committed to providing comprehensive services that are also impactful and meaningful, while addressing the unique needs of each individual.
As you explore our website, we hope you will gain a deeper understanding of our work and the positive impact we are making. Whether you are a family member seeking support, a professional looking to collaborate, or a community member wanting to make a difference, your engagement is crucial to our mission.
Thank you for your continued support and belief in the potential of every individual. Together, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Warm regards,
Paula Walker
Chief Executive Officer
Mission
Family Service Foundation provides person-centered services that encourage growth in our clients, change their lives for the better, and enrich the local community.
Vision
Family Service Foundation will exemplify excellence in the quality of its behavioral health and developmental disability services throughout Maryland.
Values
- Person-centered services promoting self-directed change where clients fully informed of options, collaboratively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- Mutual respect for diversity, cultural differences, and levels of ability fostering communities of inclusion.
- Passion for our work, driven by personal commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
- Commitment to quality to provide the best services available and the best outcomes possible.
- Accountability in our work – measuring, evaluating, and improving all that we do.
- Teamwork across disciplines, both within our organization and with our external partners.
- Innovation to meet the evolving needs of our clients, funders, and partners.
Paula Walker
Chief Executive Officer
India Breckenridge
Executive Assistant
Juanita Aubertin, MBM
Human Resources Director
Brittany Young
Human Resources Scheduling Manager
Tiffany Harris
Finance Manager
Gabrielle Patton, LCPC
Director, Behavioral Health Services
Kerri C. L. McCullough, Ed.D, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Clinicial Supervisor, Behavioral Health Services
Lovine Martion
Deputy Director of Developmental Disability - Landover Region
Michelle Porter
Developmental Disabilities Division - Baltimore Region
Nina Ramsburg
Developmental Disabilities Division - Frederick Region
Tunde Allison
Compliance Officer
Olusegun Joseph, MA, MPA
Quality Assurance Manager
Matt Kaplan
Operations Manager
Staff Standards
Family Service Foundation, Inc. encourages the highest professional standards and maintains a code of conduct for every one of its employees. The following values guide the agency in the fulfilment of its mission daily:
- Person Centered Support. Our first allegiance is to the clients that we support. Every one of our support services, activities, and functions flow from this primary allegiance.
- Respect. Our staff demonstrate respect and dignity to the uniqueness of each client that we support, and we communicate this value in every aspect of our daily practice.
- Self Determination. Staff recognizes and practices autonomy and provides support to each client, leading them towards a self-directed life.
- Relationships. We actively assist our clients in developing and maintaining relationships with their families, friends, and community.
- Integrity and Responsibility. Through ongoing training, professional development, coaching and mentoring, staff maintain the highest standards of conduct. Our staff are professionals.