Amy McKlindon Lmsw

Amy McKlindon, LMSW, is a seasoned professional in child welfare with a comprehensive career spanning over a decade. Currently serving as a Research Scientist at Child Trends since June 2018, McKlindon focuses on the Child Welfare Program Area. Prior experience includes the role of Program Improvement Manager at the Arizona Department of Economic Security, where responsibilities involved managing federal grants to enhance assessments of vulnerable adults. McKlindon has also worked as an In-Home Family Therapist at Jewish Family and Children's Service, providing therapy and case management for families. In earlier roles at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, McKlindon contributed to child welfare strategies and agency assessments. An initial tenure at Child Trends encompassed data collection and analysis for program evaluations. McKlindon holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Temple University and a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University.