Patrick Henry Family Services
Claudia Fletcher's work experience includes various roles in the nonprofit sector. Claudia was previously the Chief Program Officer at Patrick Henry Family Services, where they were responsible for overseeing the organization's programs and ministries. Prior to that, they worked as an Author and Speaker at Third Degree Parenting. Claudia also served as the Regional Director and Executive Director at Bethany Christian Services, Minnesota. Additionally, Claudia worked as a Family Life Advocate at Downey Side Families for Youth and an Adoption Specialist at Adopt America Network. Claudia also served as a Parent Liaison at Minnesota Adoption Support and Preservation and as the Director of Development at Hospitality House Boys and Girls Clubs.
Claudia Fletcher holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, which they obtained from 1981 to 1985. Claudia later pursued a Master of Education degree in Guidance and Counseling from South Dakota State University, completing their studies from 1985 to 1987. In 1990, Claudia began pursuing an EdD degree in Higher Education Administration at Oklahoma State University, completing half of the coursework by 1992. In addition to their formal education, Claudia holds a certification in Permanency and Adoption Competency from PACC, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.
Patrick Henry Family Services
At PHFS, one of our foundational values is that every child has the right to a safe and healthy home. Because of that, we are leading the charge to confront the reasons foster care exists. From Operations to Marketing to Family Care, every team and ministry at PHFS is designed for and dedicated to this charge. Our Mission: To build communities of faithful relationships that ensure children are safe, and families are restored. Why? Vision 30! By 2030, we want to see every child in Central Virginia (or “our region”) safe in their own family or in another setting with caregivers supported by a local faith community. How? We meet families right where they are to provide healing, restoration, and hope… Family Care The Family Care team programs that provide housing for single mothers, support for kinship caregivers and foster families, short-term placements for children, and long-term placements for children. Their goal is to bring families out of chaos and into groundedness and resilience. Connect Our Connect team partners with volunteers, churches, and agencies to strengthen families and keep them strong. They give community members a place to enter in and support their neighbors in need. Hope For Tomorrow Counseling Sometimes people just need someone to talk to. We’re here to listen because everyone’s story should be heard. Hat Creek Camp Virginia’s premier trauma-informed camp and retreat destination that offers year-round programming and availability for event reservations.