1998 Cooperman-Bogue Award Winners

1998 Annual Award Winner

Amy Chessari, a Family Support Worker, has worked at Healthy Families Pinellas for more than five years. Her position requires that she is flexible to meet the needs of families, but she has taken this to a whole new level. She meets with families at all hours of the day, including weekends and evenings, even once attending the birth of a baby in the middle of the night. Amy volunteers throughout the community, and has returned to school to continue her education. She does all of this as a single parent, working two jobs.

 

1998 Quarterly Award Winners

Emily Schrader, a Family Support Worker, has been with Healthy Families Pinellas for more than three years. Her work with families in North Pinellas County has resulted in measurable positive outcomes for families, including improvement in parenting skills, and families being able to access resources to meet their needs. She not only meets the needs of families, but assists her co-workers in sharing her knowledge of community resources with them. Emily strives to improve her skill level, and is working toward a bachelors degree in early childhood education.

Karen Butler, a Family Support Worker, has been on the staff of Healthy Start Drug Free Families since 1992. While she only is required to serve the target child in a family, she also ensures the health and safety of other siblings in the household. Her friendly personality puts families at ease, and she makes sure that she gives them the tools to be better parents. Karen was honored as the Goodwill International Student of the Year in 1997, and appeared in two of their educational videos shown throughout the country.

Vadie Armour, a Senior Youth Worker, has worked at Foundation Village Neighborhood Family Center for three years. A resident of the center herself, Vadie assists other center members at all hours of the day and night. She excels at listening and providing much needed support and encouragement to folks, never being judgmental. Vadie supervises children at a variety of activities. Parents know that their children are safe and loved when they are with her, giving parents needed time to take care of matters with peace of mind.

 

To nominate an outstanding human service provider contact Eddie Burch
Call Eddie: 727-547-5676

Email Eddie: eburch@jwbpinellas.org