HopeSparks Family Services
Heather Mann has a robust background in occupational therapy, specializing in pediatric care, with extensive experience spanning over a decade. Currently serving as an Early Intervention Specialist at HopeSparks since June 2019, Heather previously held roles as an Occupational Therapist with CoreMedical Group and Club Staffing, as well as with Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. Heather began their career at Allina Hospitals & Clinics and served in various pediatric therapy roles at Courage Center and Kids at Play Therapy. Heather holds a Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from the College of St. Catherine and a Bachelor of Science in Developmental and Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with additional training from the Yoga Center of Minneapolis.
HopeSparks Family Services
At HopeSparks, we envision a world where all children and families are safe, secure, and stable. Our mission is to strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make a lasting change. HopeSparks programs serve children and families in Pierce County who face trauma, abuse, and overwhelming life challenges. We accomplish this through providing high quality, stigma reducing and evidence-based family services that address the crucial needs of children and families. Our Core Programs -Behavioral Health Services -Children's Developmental Services -Family Support Services -Pediatric Healthcare Integration -Relatives Raising Children -HopesCloset Program Services Offered: -Family Counseling -Non-Parental Custody Workshops -The Changing Family Workshops -Impact on Children Workshops -Parent Coaching -Early Intervention -Infant Mental Health -Eating Recovery -Kinship Support -School Readiness -Home Visiting -Parent-Child Interaction Therapy