Sarah began her career in child welfare in 2002, where she spent nine years in child protection organizations as a case manager, forensic interviewer, and foster care licensor. During that time she delved deeply into Signs of Safety practice and the Resolutions Approach.
Staying connected to frontline practice keeps her grounded, energized, and continuously learning. Sarah’s hands-on experience with families allows her to connect meaningfully with practitioners and consult with agency leaders on systemic changes. She believes that child safety is a collaborative effort and that families and networks can be empowered to ensure long-term safety for their children. At SafeGenerations, she’s enjoyed collaborating on the development and implementation of the Guided Practice App, which supports practitioners and supervisors in real-time and provides meaningful insights to organizations to continue enhancing practice.
Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree from Winona State University.