Center for Adoption Support and Education
Paris Terrell is currently working as an Adoption-Competent Therapist at the Center for Adoption Support and Education. Prior to this role, Paris held positions such as School Based Program Therapist at Thrive Behavioral Health, LLC and Heart Gallery Coordinator at Adoptions Together & FamilyWorks Together. With a background in social work and experience in coordinating recruitment for youth in foster care, Paris has also worked as a Functional Family Therapist at the Center for Children and as a Clinical Social Work Intern at District of Columbia Public Schools. Paris has a Master's of Social Work from Boston University School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Towson University.
Center for Adoption Support and Education
C.A.S.E. is a national leader in mental health services for the adoption and foster care community. Our mission is to improve the lives of children who have been adopted or in foster care and their families through counseling, lifelong education, and a growing national network of trained professionals. We nurture, inspire and empower adoptive and foster families and the professionals who serve them. Our passionate and dedicated staff and Board of Directors are guided by the following core values: Commitment to Empowerment and Collaboration: We use a family-centered, strengths-based, collaborative, clinical approach, combined with educational resources and support that empowers families to thrive. We engage local and national government, civic and business partners to expand access to services. Culture of Innovation and Excellence: With a spirit of inquiry, we apply best practices to advance excellence in the knowledge, training and implementation of adoption competency to improve mental health outcomes and permanency. Dedication to Inclusivity and Accountability: We value a diverse workforce and client base inclusive of all those touched by adoption or foster care. We are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, client satisfaction and accountability to our stakeholders.