Epworth Children & Family Services
Matthew Wooden is an experienced financial and youth support professional currently serving as an Accounts Payable Specialist at East St Louis School District 189 since August 2023, responsible for processing invoices and managing travel payments. In addition to this role, Matthew functions as the Treasurer for Spiva Ministries Inc. and has held various positions, including Youth Specialist and Campus Intervention Team member at Epworth Children & Family Services, where responsibilities included maintaining safety and tracking behavioral changes. Previous experience includes roles in accounts payable at Transformation Christian Church & World Outreach Center and Enterprise Fleet Management, financial counseling at Fontbonne University, and educational support as a substitute teacher in the Ritenour School District. Matthew holds a Master of Arts in Non-Profit Leadership and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Fontbonne University.
Epworth Children & Family Services
About Epworth Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Thousands of youth and families turn to Epworth each year for a full range of services including: therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing; emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; life skills and vocational training; as well as crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri and has locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City. Our Mission Empowering youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community Our Vision A world in which every youth experiences life in all its fullness Our Values: Respect We recognize the inherent worth and promote the well-being of every client and colleague Excellence We offer evidence-based, high-quality programming and provide exceptional care and service Community We cultivate a sense of belonging and solidarity among colleagues and advocate for racial equality and social justice throughout our communities