My role at Child First is to to keep the organization high functioning internally. Part of my duties include create and manage budgets, leverage funds and partnerships, ensure timely reporting, support and manage the Executive Leadership Team, Human Resources and I have worked at the organization for 26 years (7 years part-time and 19 years full-time).
What I like about my job is that I have the autonomy to be creative in my approach to providing high-quality expanded learning
opportunities for the youth we serve. In addition to working with some of the most talented colleagues and community partners in Baltimore City!
My role at Child First is to Lead and scale our Community Schools strategy across Baltimore City by strengthening school-based systems that improve attendance, deepen family engagement, and coordinate academic, health, and social-emotional supports. I partner closely with principals, Community School Coordinators, district leaders, and community organizations to ensure our schools operate as hubs of opportunity and support for students and families. I have worked at CFA for a little over a year.
What I like about my job is the ability to translate vision into action, seeing systems, partnerships, and people come together to remove barriers for families and create real, measurable impact for students. Every day brings the opportunity to build something sustainable alongside dedicated educators, families, and community partners who are deeply committed to the success of Baltimore’s children.
My role at Child First is to ensure that all CFA Out of School Time (OST) programs meet high standards of quality and fulfill the requirements of grants awarded to the organization. I have worked at Child First for nine years, which has given me a strong understanding of what it takes to support effective and meaningful programming.
What I like about my job is seeing the direct impact these programs have on our youth. Knowing that students
are strengthening their academic skills, discovering new interests through enrichment activities, and participating in field trips that expose them to new experiences is incredibly rewarding. It is especially meaningful to see students grow in confidence and engagement as a result of the opportunities our programs provide
My role at Child First is to help oversee OST programming across multiple sites,
ensure accurate data entry and compliance reporting, and manage organization-wide social media marketing and communications to elevate program visibility and impact. I have worked at Child First Authority for two years in this role.
What I like about my job is that I appreciate the autonomy, collaborative and family-oriented culture, strong leadership support, and the freedom to be creative in advancing our mission.
My role at Child First is to assist with administrative duties and I have worked at the organization for 3 months.
What I like about my job is learning new and interesting things.
My role at Child First is to help meet the needs of the families and the community
by providing resources and services supporting student success and family wholeness . I have worked at the organization for 1 year.
What I like about my job is that it has real impact. Whether it’s family engagement events, student wellness programming, or partner coordination, you care that what you do improves the day-to-day experience of people I serve.
My role at Child First is to support the students at Belmont Elementary
and I have worked at the organization for 2 years.
What I like about my job is being able to change the lives of families. I enjoy inspiring, motivating, and empowering each student, family member, and community member that I encounter.
My role at Child First is to connect with families, students, school staff, and community members, and support the collaborative design of our community school strategy. I help our school community connect to resources and each other, and advocate for the community’s vision
I have worked at the organization for about 1.5 years.
What I like about my job is getting to know people, promoting resources and initiatives, connecting dots throughout the city, the creative energy involved in building partnerships and programs
My colleagues and work teams would say I am always down to brainstorm together, easily amused and excitable, quick to dream big.
When I am not working, I can be found spending time with loved ones, cooking, being outdoors, reading, and working on classwork for a master’s in teaching program.
My role at Child First is Community School Coordinator. I have been with Child First for 3 months and this is my8th year as a coordinator.
What I like about my job is that there is a need that needs to be addressed and I can join a collaborative effort with my team alongside an awesome group of community partners.
My colleagues and work teams would say this about me. Not Sure!
When I am not working, I… Am Not Working
My role at Child First is to support students, families, and school communities by connecting them to resources, strengthening partnerships, and creating opportunities that promote academic success and overall well-being. I worked at the organization part-time for four years and recently joined Child First as a full-time staff member.
What I really like about my job is the ability to build meaningful relationships with families and staff while making a direct, positive impact on students’ lives every day.
As a Senior Community School Coordinator my role at Child First is to manage family engagement,
build relationships and develop strategic partnerships to ensure wraparound service implementation is done with fidelity. As the Strategic Partnerships Coach, I support my organization with partnership navigation. I have been with Child First for 3 years.
What I like about my job is that I get to positively impact the lives of students and families in a meaningful way that supports their exposure to expanded learning opportunities.
My role at Child First is to serve as a resource for families and the community, helping them understand their power and voice. I believe that for every child to truly prosper, the entire village must work together. I have been at Child First for nine years.
What I like about my job is that I love being able to support families and connect the community to the resources they need. Being a source of guidance, support, and advocacy for those in need is what makes this work so meaningful to me.
My role at Child First is to Identify the needs of the school community and establish partnership to accommodate those needs.
and I have been with Child First for 1. 5 Years
What I like about my job is the connections that I have made, ensuring that students and family’s needs are being met daily, creating a safer and more stable environment for the population I serve, and being a positive role model for the students.
My colleagues and work teams would say this about me: I am absolutely the best person on the team!
When I am not working, I am being a mother to my two young sons.
My role at Child First serves as a connector between families, the school, and community partners to remove barriers to learning and support student success. My work focuses on strengthening family engagement, increasing access to resources, and creating systems of support that promote academic growth, stability, and well-being for students and families. I have been with Child First Authority for three years.
What I like about my job is the impact my work has on students and families. I value building trusting relationships, listening to family needs,and connecting them to meaningful resources that create lasting change. Supporting young people and empowering families to thrive is at the heart of my work.
My role at Child First is to serve as the CSC, where I build and maintain partnerships with families, schools and community organizations to support student success and overall well-being. I have worked at the organization for three (3) years.
What I like about my job is building genuine relationships with schools and community partners,
working together to support families and seeing the positive impact that collaboration has on students’ success and well-being.
Contact Information:
Office: 410-367-8520 | Fax: 410-225-7760
Email: cfamain@childfirstauthority.org
Jessica Reighard, Chair, Brookes Publishing Co.
Julia Baez, Baltimore’s Promise
Jennifer Bell-Ellwanger, Data Quality Campaign
Veronica M. Black, E 50 Solutions
Brian Gordon, Brown Advisory
Wayne Harris, Baltimore City Fire Department-911
Benjamin Orr, Maryland Center on Economic Policy
Dr. Carlyn E. Payton, COLA
Kate K. Shatzkin, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Melissa Stallings, Capital Impact Partners
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