Joe Ford

Joe Ford joined Hathaway-Sycamores in 2012. He currently oversees numerous programs including the Transitional Shelter Care, Residential, and Transitional Independent Living programs. He has worked with youth in the Child Welfare system for 34 years. He started his career as a Crisis Management & Recreation Specialist working with youth at Pacific Clinics. Concurrently he began working at Five Acres where he served for 17 years in several roles beginning as a Residential Treatment Child Care Worker & Crisis Intervention Specialist and advancing to become a Director of multiple programs. Joe worked at the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena for over 17 years and currently serves on their Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of Directors for American Association of Children’s Residential Centers and on the City of Pasadena’s Human Services Commission. Joe has been recognized for his outstanding work with the following awards: the 2010 Professional of the Year award from United Advocates for Children and Families, the 2009 Linda Gueringer Award from LA County for dedications and advocacy for children and families and the 2014 NAACP – Pasadena Branch President’s Award.