Foster Care Coordinator and Adoption Worker - NC

Tara Rusiewicz – NC  I’m originally from Pennsylvania, and I have lived in North Carolina since 2011. -I have 3 children. – I enjoy reading, hiking, gardening, and I love…

Adoption Worker

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I relocated to the mountains of Western North Carolina in 2018 where I live with my 3-year-old son, husband, 2 dogs, and 3 cats.  I am…

Foster Care Trainer

I am so excited to join the CAS Team, as we work together to restore and unite families. I am a pastor’s wife of 10 years and a mom to…

Assistant Director of South Carolina

Sharana Sloss is a Licensed Master Social Worker residing in the Charleston area in South Carolina. Her passion is working with youth and adolescence on discovering who they are, making…

Quality & Administrative Assistant

Debbie joined our CAS tea in 2017. She enjoys supporting the mission of CAS by assisting the staff administratively, working with licensing, and assisting with fundraising and special events. When…

Quality and Special Projects

Sara Nolette joined our CAS team in February 2019. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has been a social worker for fourteen years. Sara has…

Family Services Clinical Specialist

I come to CAS with many years of experience working with domestic and international adoption, as well as providing services to expectant and birth families. It is an honor to…

Family Engagement Specialist

Amy joined our CAS team in June 2022. She is passionate about helping families in their home study steps on their adoption journey. An adoptive mom herself, she knows the…

Clinical Supervisor

I have many years of experience working with domestic and international adoption, foster care, and mental health services for expectant and birth parents.  I have also worked as a early…

Family Support Resource

Sally Umbdenstock I am a Raleigh native, married, with two adult daughters – My maiden name is Fuquay so definitely a local. I am also a NCSU graduate, so is…