Sabrina Davidson-Ratcliffe
Dublin
Summary
Dedicated therapeutic foster parent and assistant site director with a proven track record in nurturing care and educational support. Skilled in monitoring progress and advocating for children’s needs, contributing to effective collaboration with families and community resources.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Foster Parent
DePaul Community Services
Christiansburg
04.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided nurturing care to children in therapeutic foster programs.
- Monitored emotional and behavioral progress of foster children regularly.
- Facilitated family visits and maintained communication with biological families.
- Attended training sessions to enhance skills in child welfare practices.
- Advocated for children's needs within the community and social services network.
- Maintained detailed records of children's behaviors and developmental milestones.
- Provided a safe and nurturing home environment for children in foster care.
- Attended court hearings related to the child's case plan as requested or required by the court system.
- Educated children on personal hygiene habits including brushing teeth twice daily, bathing regularly and wearing clean clothes every day.
- Taught basic life skills such as time management, money management, cooking skills and laundry skills.
- Developed positive relationships with birth families and other involved parties, such as caseworkers and therapists.
- Researched community resources available to families such as food pantries or clothing drives.
Assistant Site Director
Valley Interfaith Childcare Center
Blacksburg
04.2003 - 03.2009
- Assisted in developing and implementing educational programs for children.
- Coordinated daily activities and schedules for staff and children.
- Supported communication between parents, staff, and community partners.
- Led training sessions for new staff on childcare best practices.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure safety and engagement.
- Facilitated parent meetings to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance curriculum delivery and effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christiansburg
Christiansburg, VA06-1990
Associate of Applied Science -
New River Community College
Dublin, Virginia, VASkills
- Child development
- Therapeutic interventions
- Behavioral monitoring
- Record keeping
- Community resource research
- Family engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Compliance oversight
- Emotional support
- Advocacy skills
- Educational support
- Life skills teaching
- Mental health awareness
- Patience and tact
- Documentation and reporting
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Organizational skills
- Disabilities Support
- Suicide risk assessment
- Foster care youth
- Human Services
- Special education
- Disadvantaged youth programs
- Foster care support
- Community outreach
- Child welfare services
Timeline
Therapeutic Foster Parent
DePaul Community Services
04.2015 - 02.2020
Assistant Site Director
Valley Interfaith Childcare Center
04.2003 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Christiansburg
Associate of Applied Science -
New River Community College