Adoptions Together & FamilyWorks Together
Gracie Virden is currently a Clinical Social Work Intern at Olney Counseling, a position held since September 2024. Prior to this, Gracie completed a Medical Social Work Internship at Ascension from August 2023 to May 2024, and served as a Placement Intern at Adoptions Together & FamilyWorks Together from August 2022 to December 2022. Additional internship experience includes an Undergraduate Internship at Cradle of Hope Adoption Center from May 2022 to August 2022 and a Human Resources Internship at Interos Inc from March 2021 to May 2022. Gracie holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, expected in May 2025, and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Family Science from the University of Maryland in 2023. Gracie also earned a high school diploma from Marriotts Ridge High School in 2019.
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Adoptions Together & FamilyWorks Together
FamilyWorks Together & Adoptions Together is a nonprofit organization, supporting children and families formed through adoption (domestic and international), guardianship, foster care and kinship care. With locations in Maryland, Virginia and DC we offer unique services and expertise in family counseling, adoption, education, therapy and key public-private community partnerships. We have touched the lives of more than 18,000 families and children since we were founded in 1990. We advocate for ALL children and their rights to reach their full potential in a lifelong and loving family environment. Our philosophy has always been one of children first. No child is ever turned away, regardless of age, race, need or disability. One of the most diverse private social service agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region, Adoptions Together is widely-regarded as a leader in the industry with its innovative programs for adoptive and reunified families, and comprehensive training programs for professionals. We are a respected partner of the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency, providing training and support for families moving from foster care to adoption. Other key partners included Freddie Mac, the University of Maryland, Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools, and county-based and state social services.