Adriel
Heidi Bowling, MSW, LISW-S, has a diverse work experience in the field of foster care and child advocacy. Heidi began their career at Youth Advocate Services as a Licensing Coordinator and later transitioned to the role of Performance/Quality Improvement Coordinator. In 2013, Heidi joined Adriel as the Central Region Foster Care and Adoptions Manager, where they successfully managed a program with over 50 foster families and 50 foster youth. Heidi also led a team of five staff members and utilized marketing strategies to expand the program. Following this, Heidi served as the Director of Foster Care at St. Vincent Family Center before becoming the Regional Director at Kids Count Too, Inc. In their most recent role at Adriel, Heidi has held positions as Foster Care Manager and currently serves as the Director of Foster Care Licensing and Compliance. Overall, Heidi's work experience highlights their expertise in building relationships, maintaining compliance, and effectively managing programs and staff in the foster care field.
Heidi Bowling obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Otterbein University, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Subsequently, they pursued their Master's degree in Social Work at The Ohio State University, completing their studies from 2007 to 2009. In addition to their formal education, Heidi has also obtained certification as an Adoption Assessor Tier Two. Further information regarding the institution, month, and year of the certification is not provided.
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Adriel
Adriel has a long and rich history of caring for children in need. Founded as the Mennonite Children’s home in 1896, Adriel’s mission has always focused on serving those children who either have no family or whose family environment is not safe or healthy. As the needs of children and families have changed, Adriel has adapted and expanded its services to meet them. Today, Adriel provides foster care and adoption services for children. All of our programs use the Teaching Family Model of Care, an evidence-based practice model that reinforces positive behavior and diminishes negative behavior. Children are empowered to make good decisions for their lives. Licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health to provide counseling services, Adriel is also accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an achievement that indicates adherence to “best practice” standards of care. Adriel is a member of the Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies.