Ashley Horton

Provide ongoing case management for kinship caregivers through monthly quality contacts and quarterly/annual home visits to assess child safety, caregiver wellbeing, and household stability.

Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and deliver targeted support including emergency financial assistance, resource linkage, and referrals to community partners.

Offer court accompaniment and collaborate with allied agencies to ensure coordinated services for caregivers and children.

Facilitate and co‑lead caregiver support groups and participate in enrichment activities designed to strengthen family resilience and connection.

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation; audit family files for quality assurance and program standards.

Support caregivers in developing and achieving individualized service plan goals, providing coaching, accountability, and ongoing follow‑up.

Build trusting, strengths‑based relationships with families to promote stability, empowerment, and long‑term success.

Dedicated advocate with extensive experience supporting survivors through multidisciplinary collaboration with the ADA, Victim Witness Coordinators, local law enforcement, DCS, and community partners. Skilled in resource linkage, court accompaniment, psychoeducational therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and comprehensive case management. Experienced in answering crisis lines, providing immediate emotional support, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation. Proven leadership in supervising a team of eight by offering support services, reviewing documentation, coordinating trainings, and completing victim compensation claims. Committed to continuous professional development and delivering trauma‑informed, survivor‑centered services.

Conducted school and home visits to assess children’s wellbeing, provide emotional support, and address any emerging needs within the foster placement.

Offered ongoing support to foster parents, ensuring stability, safety, and access to needed services.

Transported children to appointments, court hearings, and respite placements while maintaining safety and trauma‑informed care practices.

Assisted in scheduling medical, therapeutic, and educational appointments to ensure continuity of care.

Facilitated family visitations and maintained structured communication between children, caregivers, and biological families.

Participated in monthly Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs) to collaborate with multidisciplinary partners and support case planning.

Provided resource linkage and referrals to community services to meet the needs of children and caregivers.

Served in an on‑call rotation, responding to urgent needs and providing crisis support as required.