Our Team (Advisors and Experts)

Partnerships for Permanence is made of three separate teams - our team of Consultants, Advisors, and Board of Directors. There are so many things that make the members of our teams special - from differing perspectives and attitudes to unique skills and expertise.

Our work has always had its challenges, but our team has always been there to answer them, and to support each other through the ups and the downs - no matter what. It would be impossible to explain with words all of the things we have accomplished so far, and all of the things we can accomplish when we work together.

Youth Advocates And PEER MENTORS

The young leaders outside of our executive team are also a vital part of P4P’s success. They are the current or former members of the organization that provide peer mentoring, served as former employees, or currently meet with our clients face to face in workshops and in webinars. Their perspectives are what drive our organization forward, and their service to it is instrumental to our success.

If you are a young person or a systems worker that knows of a youth/young adult who may be interested in becoming a P4P Youth Advocate, please click on the buttons below to learn more and apply for the Leaders Changing the System (LCS) Leadership Program.

LEaders changing the system (LCS) Program Graduates and Advisory NETWORK Members

Leaders Changing the System Advisory Network

Leaders Changing the System (LCS) Network Advisory Group is made up of dedicated, passionate, "proximate leaders" with personal and professional experience in child welfare. Amplifying the voices of Black/African Americans with lived experience is an essential ingredient for child welfare reform that addresses the disparities that Black families currently experience within the child welfare system.

LCS Advisory Network is a unique culturally-specific lived experience professional resource network for child welfare decision-makers and stakeholders to partner and collaborate for system reform and policy changes. 

Leadership Training and Mentoring Program

The Leaders Changing the System (LCS) program is designed to help young people grow as leaders and prepare for adulthood and the professional world. LCS program offers 1.0 and 2.0 sessions. Each session runs for 6 weeks and is designed to build both personal and professional growth.

LCS 1.0 – Beginner Training: Focuses on foundational life and leadership skills. Participants learn goal setting, problem-solving, communication, and how to develop their own authentic leadership style.

LCS 2.0 – Advanced Training: Builds on the beginner program with real-world experiences like role-playing, job shadowing, and college tours. This helps participants develop emotional intelligence, public speaking, professionalism, and time management skills, preparing them for careers and higher education.

After successfully completing the LCS Leadership Training 1.0 and 2.0, participants have the opportunity to be matched with a seasoned professional who shares similar educational, professional, and personal goals.

P4P Board of Directors

Want to learn more about P4P’s Founder, the busy members of our Executive Team, or our trusty Board of Directors? Click below to learn more and apply to join our amazing board of directors team.