{"id":2242,"date":"2023-02-10T12:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T19:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/?p=2242"},"modified":"2023-06-06T13:00:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T19:00:42","slug":"on-the-case-stay-at-home-mom-chooses-child-welfare-casework-over-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/es\/community-blog\/on-the-case-stay-at-home-mom-chooses-child-welfare-casework-over-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"On The Case: Stay-At-Home Mom Chooses Child Welfare Casework Over Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"has-arrow-mask-down ani-bottom has-arrow-mask-pad has-arrow-mask wp-block-group has-wider-padding has-sticky-radius has-0-9-background-color has-background has-arrow-mask has-arrow-mask-down ani-bottom has-arrow-mask-pad has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<header class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-0-9-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0af18515 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\" wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrowed-back\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/blog\">Back to Blogs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/es\/category\/community-blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Community Blog<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-h-2-font-size\">On The Case: Stay-At-Home Mom Chooses Child Welfare Casework Over Retirement<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-first-md is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"ani-bottom has-arrow-mask-down has-arrow-mask wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CHDS-OntheCase-Brandy-Napier.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"On the Case with Brandy Napier\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CHDS-OntheCase-Brandy-Napier.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/co4kids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CHDS-OntheCase-Brandy-Napier-450x258.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-full-width-m has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-704e782a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In 2018, Brandy and her husband were ready to retire. They left Colorado Springs for the San Luis Valley, a beautiful part of Colorado where Brandy spent her childhood vacations and where she brought her own children for adventures when they were young. In addition to being a beautiful and relaxing place to live, Fort Garland was nearer their grandchildren. As her husband began work on building their new home \u2013 a cabin in the mountains \u2013 Brandy realized that instead of retirement, what she really wanted was to resume her college studies and take a job that would help children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In 2019, Brandy began working for the Costilla County Department of Social Services as a receptionist. She soon moved on to a role helping residents access SNAP benefits then a child welfare caseworker \u2013 a job she had always wanted to pursue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cI\u2019ve always been drawn to helping children, and child welfare casework has become my passion,\u201d said Brandy. \u201cSomeone close to me experienced abuse as a child and the trauma from a bad experience in the foster care system has affected them their whole life. This job gives me the opportunity to ensure that kids in my community don\u2019t have to go through the same thing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Brandy is determined to ensure the parents and kids with whom she works have access to the best resources and support available, even if that means reaching outside if the county. \u201cEveryone deserves a chance and it\u2019s my job to help parents access the right resources and support to create an environment where their children can thrive,\u201d added Brandy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">From the very beginning, Brandy believes in the families with whom she works. She knows they can work through their challenges and become good supports for their kids. They don\u2019t feel judged by Brandy and she makes it clear to all parents that their kids belong with them and she is there to help make that happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cRemoving a child from their home has lasting impacts but it is sometimes necessary for safety. When that happens, my favorite part of my job is reuniting that family,\u201d said Brandy. \u201cI know that I\u2019ve had a positive impact on a family\u2019s life when a child runs up to hug me and is happy to see me. Those moments are why I work so hard for families in my community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A typical day for Brandy can start at any time as her phone is on 24\/7. She arrives at work early in the morning \u2013 an hour before everyone else \u2013 so she can take care of paperwork and any pressing deadlines with&nbsp;no interruptions. She spends the remainder of her day visiting families and kids, and handling referrals. The hours can be long but Brandy wouldn\u2019t want it any other way. \u201cIn this job, you can\u2019t be on the fence. It can be challenging so you either need to be all in or out. I am all in. This is my world and what I want to do,\u201d Brandy added. Brandy has strong support from her husband who encourages her self-care and she come home every night to wonderful dinners he has prepared. She also has good support from her supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cBrandy has definitely been an asset to our families in Costilla County,\u201d said Jacqueline Vigil, supervisor at&nbsp;the Costilla County Division of Child Welfare. \u201cBrandy has a great rapport with the children &#8211; especially the older children who need extra attention. I have seen hear interact with these children and they have the utmost respect for her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In addition to her casework, Brandy is also currently pursuing a college degree. 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