Every child deserves a forever family
I am excited to continue my passionate work on behalf of children and families in my role as Chief Executive Officer of Carolina Adoption Services. I have expanded and…
I joined the CAS team in March of 2018 and have helped launch various programs at the agency. I have extensive experience working with children and families in international settings. My…
Joining CAS February 2025, I am excited to return to child welfare work. I am committed to supporting others towards success and have enjoyed a career bridging social services and…
I have always been passionate about family and relationships, so working at CAS is a dream come true. At 19, I lived in Brazil for 18 months. I also got…
As an international adoptee, adoption has always been very near and dear to my heart. After I turned 18, I had the once in a lifetime experience of getting to…
As an LBSW working in adoptions, I’ve worked with many adoptive and birth families. It is a joy and privilege to walk with families on their adoption journey, and after…
I am super excited to be a part of the CAS team. I am a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and have focused my academic career on…
I have been a part of impacting children’s lives most of my adult life. I enjoy spending time with my son and daughter-in- love and close friends. A good trip…
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…
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…
For most of my career I have worked for non-profits and other organizations handling office administrative tasks. I have worked for Carolina Adoption Services for a very long time and…
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…
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…
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…
I am very excited to join the CAS team. In 2023, after 30 years, I retired from working in child welfare at the county level. My professional experience is primarily…
I am excited to be joining the CAS Foster Care Team. I received my Bachelor of Science in Social Work from North Carolina State University in 1996. Since graduating, I’ve…
I am originally from South Carolina, and I graduated from Charleston Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 1991. I am originally from South Carolina, but I have…
My name is Cherish and I am excited to join the CAS team! I will be covering the Greensboro area. I have a passion for working with children and families.…
I have been working in Foster care for three years. Before that I spent 6 years working in Children’s Mental Health. I live in Wilmington and have two dogs and…
My name is Zandra, and I am excited to join the CAS team! I will be covering the Chapel Hill/Burlington area. I have a passion for working with children and families.…
I am Erik (he/him). I was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana in a blended family and I have called North Carolina home since 2006. I was blessed to meet the woman…
Katrina Midgette I have been working in adoption for many years and it is so rewarding. I love the work I do and enjoy helping other people. I live near…
Heather Owens – NC, VA I am an avid gardener – both in flowers and with planting veggies – this keeps me occupied during the summer months. I love spending…
Evelyn Rubin – NC I was born and raised in South Africa and came to the USA at age 13. I have lived almost all my adult life in 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…
Im an Adoption Worker serving the NC Triad and its surrounding areas! I have extensive experience in child welfare, specifically domestic adoption, international adoption, and foster care. As an adoption…
I started out my social work career in the behavioral health field and worked in a residential setting, on an inpatient unit, and in an outpatient treatment program. After…
I am an adoption social worker serving the areas of North and South Carolina. I have been working in the field of child welfare and adoption for nearly a decade.…
With decades of experience in adoption and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marie is passionate about working with adoptive parents and their children. Outside of work, Marie enjoys spending…
I have over 30 years of experience in child welfare and for 15 years of that time, I worked as an adoption home study caseworker and home study report reviewer…
April Woodard, an adoption social worker, and mother of three adopted children, serves the Charleston, SC area. April started her social work career over a decade ago while working in…
My name is Eva and I live in Central Virginia. I am married and have one adult son. I have an older sister who was adopted. I chose the career…
Taren Lambert – VA I am Taren Lambert. I have dedicated many years to helping individuals, couples, families, and others progress through life, meet goals, and overcome challenges. I have…
I have been working in adoption for many years and love walking beside couples and families as they travel their adoption journey. I live in Fairfax, VA and have enjoyed…
I serve families in SC and NC through their adoption and foster care journeys. I began work in adoption services in 1999 and it is my joy to support families…
I have 35 years of experience working in child welfare and adoption. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work from Salisbury State University in Maryland and a Master of Social…
Missy Modesti, an adoption worker and licensed social work professional, serves both South Carolina and North Carolina. Missy earned her Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, and…
I have always been passionate about establishing safety and permanency for children. I graduated from Christopher Newport University with a degree in Social Work. In addition to adoption, my background…
I have a lot of experience with children and families in the foster and adoption community both in my personal and professional life. Growing up in a household that fostered…
After 47 years working in the behavioral health field, I finally made the decision to retire from full-time employment in 2024. My passion throughout my career has been working with…