Epworth Children & Family Services
Meghan Ferguson has extensive experience in the field of therapeutic recreation, currently serving as the Day Program Assistant Manager at the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association since May 2020. Meghan has also worked as a Bartender at Marriott Hotels since 2013 and gained significant experience as a Recreation Therapy Intern at Epworth Children & Family Services, where responsibilities included planning and implementing activities for youth at risk. Prior roles include Support Staff Manager and Recreation Therapist at the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation, as well as Program Coordinator positions at Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association and Special Recreation. Meghan completed a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy from Illinois State University in 2014.
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