Voce
Tinnesha English, MSW, is a seasoned social work professional with extensive experience in child welfare and foster care services. Currently serving as the SWAN Program Director for Technical Assistance at Voce since June 2023, Tinnesha has previously held significant roles, including Grant Consultant and Pradera Resource Homes Director at Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha. Tinnesha's prior experience includes providing resource parent training at Tabor Children's Services, serving as Southeast Regional Technical Assistant at Family Design Resources, Inc., and supervising adoption services at Delta Community Supports. Tinnesha's expertise also encompasses training child welfare staff as a Consultant Trainer at Child Welfare Resource Center and supporting families as a Behavioral Specialist Consultant at NHS Human Services Inc. Educated at Widener University with a Master of Social Work and Penn State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Tinnesha demonstrates a commitment to promoting best practices in fostering and permanency services.
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Voce
Voce (vō-chāy), which means voice, is a change agent. We use our voice, and empower you to use yours, to create positive, lasting change in people’s lives. We use our voice because we believe every person should belong and be empowered to thrive. Our agency (previously known as Family Design Resources) began in 1999 by pioneering a model that is nationally recognized for expediting adoptions and supporting families. Today, we provide consultation and training to agencies throughout the country in the areas of trauma and loss, adoption and permanency, diversity and inclusion, and individual and family well-being. Additionally, with our partner Diakon, we co-administer the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) program for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Voce is a member of the Adoption Exchange Association, Child Welfare League of America, North American Council on Adoptable Children, and Youth Collaboratory.