Children's Friend and Family Services
Jennifer Luke has extensive experience in social work and child welfare, with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the President of the Parent Teacher Organization since May 2016, Jennifer leads initiatives to enrich the school community through fundraisers and events. In the role of Adoption Specialist at Children's Friend and Family Services since October 2008, Jennifer specializes in writing homestudies for children and families involved in the adoption process. Previous positions include Clinical Director at Eliot Community Human Services and Pediatric Social Worker at Reliant Medical Group. Additionally, Jennifer has held leadership roles, such as President of the Shrewsbury Child Development Committee and has worked with the Massachusetts Juvenile Courts as a court investigator. Jennifer's educational background includes a Master of Social Work from Simmons University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
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Children's Friend and Family Services
Providing a voice for children… and supporting the families who care for them. Today’s families face a range of powerful issues- from depression to troubled relationships. These issues can have an enormous impact on everyone in the family – adults and children alike – and can have serious consequences in other aspects of their life such as school, work and in the community. In many cases, the best way to find solutions to these issues is through guidance and counseling. Children’s Friend Mental Health services are provided by 100 staff members and reach over 3,000 children and families each year with clinics located in Salem, Lynn, Gloucester and Lawrence. Our services are specifically designed to address concerns of individuals or the family ranging from relationship and behavioral issues to grief, anxiety, trauma, depression and stress. Children’s Friend is dedicated to making sure that our services remain flexible and family friendly. We accept a variety of insurance plans.