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MEET OUR STAFF
Bob Phillips
Executive Director, Administrator
Bob Phillips graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology from Cal Baptist in ’86 and a Masters in Family Counselling from University of San Francisco in ’89s. He began working with Krista in 1992, beginning as a therapist and then transitioning into a case management position. In 2010, Bob officially bec
Executive Director, Administrator
Bob Phillips graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology from Cal Baptist in ’86 and a Masters in Family Counselling from University of San Francisco in ’89s. He began working with Krista in 1992, beginning as a therapist and then transitioning into a case management position. In 2010, Bob officially became the Executive Director of Krista Foster Homes. He has been married to his wife Sharon for 38 years, is a dad to 9 kids, and a grandparent to 9 grandkids! When he’s not transporting kids or filling out paperwork, you can find him walking on the beach, at target practice, or playing with his grandkids.
Hannah Carter
Keslee Dunavin
Keslee Dunavin
Office Assistant and Media Manager
Hannah is our friendly receptionist and social media manager. She's working toward her bachelor's degree in Communications and has been working for us for over a year. When Hannah's not working you can find her listening to music live or through headphones or watching the latest movie in theaters! She's
Office Assistant and Media Manager
Hannah is our friendly receptionist and social media manager. She's working toward her bachelor's degree in Communications and has been working for us for over a year. When Hannah's not working you can find her listening to music live or through headphones or watching the latest movie in theaters! She's passionate about making sure everyone feels like they belong, are heard, and loved!
Keslee Dunavin
Keslee Dunavin
Keslee Dunavin
THP-NMD & RFA Social Worker
Keslee Dunavin graduated from Harding University in 2018 with her Bachelor's in Psychology and graduated in 2020 with her Master's in Clinical Mental Health and Wellness. Her experience in the social work field involves working as weekend relief staff at female group homes and providing both group and family co
THP-NMD & RFA Social Worker
Keslee Dunavin graduated from Harding University in 2018 with her Bachelor's in Psychology and graduated in 2020 with her Master's in Clinical Mental Health and Wellness. Her experience in the social work field involves working as weekend relief staff at female group homes and providing both group and family counseling. When she is not at work, you can find Keslee reading, thrifting, or trying out new coffeeshops in town! She is passionate about healthy relationships, helping people, and she is so excited to be here at Krista!
Kaitlyn Maddox
Keslee Dunavin
Kaitlyn Maddox
FFA & THP-NMD Social Worker
Kaitlyn Maddox graduated from Simpson University in 2020 with her bachelor's in Psychology. She is working towards her goal of becoming a LMFT. She has been a social worker for here for 2 years. Her previous experience includes mentoring young women and working at a counseling center for 2 years. She loves work
FFA & THP-NMD Social Worker
Kaitlyn Maddox graduated from Simpson University in 2020 with her bachelor's in Psychology. She is working towards her goal of becoming a LMFT. She has been a social worker for here for 2 years. Her previous experience includes mentoring young women and working at a counseling center for 2 years. She loves working with people and seeing them grow & change! When she is not working, you can find Kaitlyn working out, traveling, and connecting with new people!
Meet Our Board of Directors
Marc Partsch
Sandra Linnell
Sandra Linnell
Board of Directors President
Marc is a Redding local, and he works as the Reprographics Manager for the City of Redding. After having been a church youth pastor for several years, He worked as direct care staff for four years in teen group homes. After that, Marc and his wife were foster parents for over ten years, the majority of that
Board of Directors President
Marc is a Redding local, and he works as the Reprographics Manager for the City of Redding. After having been a church youth pastor for several years, He worked as direct care staff for four years in teen group homes. After that, Marc and his wife were foster parents for over ten years, the majority of that time with Krista Foster Agency. They loved and parented over 60 kids during that season of our lives. They also legally adopted two of those kids and the sister of our adopted son they claim as our daughter. They have 3 bio kids and 9 grandkids (not counting any of the foster grandkids). Marc serves on the Board because we love people and want to continue to see kids grow into their full destiny!
Sandra Linnell
Sandra Linnell
Sandra Linnell
Board of Directors Member
Clara Smith
Bret Christenson
Bret Christenson
Board of Directors Member
Bret Christenson
Bret Christenson
Bret Christenson
Board of Directors Member
Bret Christensen, a native of central Florida, has been living in the Redding area since 2009. He and his wife, Valda, have been married for 39 years, and they have four children and five grandchildren. With one of their children being adopted, Bret is particularly interested in Krista Foster Homes' work. He is a
Board of Directors Member
Bret Christensen, a native of central Florida, has been living in the Redding area since 2009. He and his wife, Valda, have been married for 39 years, and they have four children and five grandchildren. With one of their children being adopted, Bret is particularly interested in Krista Foster Homes' work. He is a deacon at Bethel Church and is co-owner of Pacific Sky Creative, Inc., a marketing and design firm. In the evenings and weekends, he is usually chasing cows, goats, or chickens on the small hobby ranch that he and his wife own.
Now Hiring
Full- Time Social Worker ( FFA & THP-NMD)
Qualifications
A Master’s degree or working towards a Master's degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school in social work or social welfare, marriage, family and child counseling; child psychology; child development; counseling psychology or social psychology.
Responsibilities
- Carry cases and coordinate services for children and their families.
- Work with biological families, foster families and county social workers.
- Have regular contact with clients, maintain case notes, assist the foster parents with needs specific to clients, monitor or supervise visits as needed.
- Attend Child Family Team meetings (CFT) and any additional court, county or school meetings as needed.
- Know and follow confidentiality law and procedures at all times.
Job Type: full-time
Hours: up to 32hrs/week
Schedule: Monday-Friday, on-call as needed.
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