* I accept state appointments and sliding scale rates in some circumstances.The purpose of a CFI investigation is to provide a brief assessment that is non-intrusive, efficient, and cost effective. My role, as a CFI, is to investigate, report, and make recommendations to the court on issues that affect the best interests of the dependent child/ren. (Set forth in CHIEF JUSTICE DIRECTIVE 04-08 - Modified 01/06 Amended 01/08, 04/11, 11/11)
RELATED EXPERIENCEVita or ResumeAdditional Qualifications
As a Social Worker and Educator for more than 25 years, I have insight and experience with children
and families of all ages, shapes, sizes and configurations. Here is a list of my particular areas of expertise:
Early child development
Adolescence
Military families
Households where conflict has escalated to domestic violence
Families headed by grandparents
Teens who are parents
Families with teenagers at home
Families coping with disabilities and/or medical problems
Also, having worked in a family law firm I have an understanding of the legal field and the Court processes
for settling issues around parent's rights and responsibilities, and children's best interests.
Fulfilled the training requirements for Child and Family Investigators as defined in Chief
Justice Directive 04-08, Standard 6 through the Colorado Bar Association, 2008.
Professional Writing Certificate, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO 2001.
Teaching Credential (Multiple Subjects), University of California at
Riverside, 1986.
Masters in Social Work, San Diego State University, 1979.
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, University of California at Riverside,
1977.