How did you first get involved with SCAN?

Around 10 years ago, I volunteered to do childcare for the Family Support Program Treatment Groups. 

What has your life/work experience been that brought you to SCAN? What is your current role?

I’ve been a social worker, serving children with trauma, since 2013. I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2018 and have been providing licensure supervision since 2022. I joined the BYP in 2024. I am currently an outpatient therapist in private practice.

I’ve had many interactions with SCAN throughout my career: attending trainings, participating in the GRTICN and Trauma Informed Supervision program, linking therapy clients to the Child Advocacy Center after abuse disclosures, referring parents to the Family Support Treatment Group, and collaborating with CASA workers on shared cases. I joined the BYP last year to help further SCAN’s impact in the community and raise awareness about Child Abuse Prevention.

What inspires you to stay involved with SCAN? 

SCAN’s mission and core values align with mine. I’m inspired by the quote, “There is no such thing as other people’s children.” Every person in a community has a responsibility to protect and nurture the most vulnerable. 

Is there anything you wish other people knew about SCAN?

SCAN is one of the best resources we have locally for supporting children, families, and the professionals who serve them. SCAN offers numerous free trainings each month, their programs are effective, and their mission benefits us all. SCAN is an essential part of the greater Richmond community.

What has been the best experience with SCAN so far?

I really enjoyed putting together an Eras Tour themed trunk with a fellow BYP member for Trunk or Treat at Hardywood last year. This event is a fundraiser for SCAN and was such a good time! I’m already planning my trunk for this year’s Trunk or Treat, but you’ll have to come to the event to see what it is.

Do you have any goals or hopes for the next year with SCAN? Is there anything coming up/happening in your work that you are excited about or want to share?

I had such a great experience on the BYP last year, that I was invited to join the Executive Committee and serve as the Vice Chair for the Programs Committee this year. I’m looking forward to coordinating our Holiday Shop which serves families who are connected to SCAN. 

Professionally, I am so proud that my first supervisee is about to sit for her LCSW exam! This month, I started supervising a new cohort of future LCSWs who will deliver clinical services in local public schools. 

Are you involved with any other community organizations, hobbies, or activities?

My monthly book club is approaching our 10 year anniversary and I am getting involved in my son’s school community. He just started Kindergarten so it’s all new and exciting.

What might someone be surprised to learn about you?

I read at least 100 books per year.

Calling All Tennis and Pickleball Players:

The Fourth Annual Rally for SCAN is happening October 24th!

Thank you to Cherry Bekaert for their donation and volunteer work to get

The Circle Preschool sensory room organized and spruced up for children and staff to use as the new school year begins.



Thank you to David and Barbara Hunsaker of Village Garden RVA for the donation they presented at SCAN's most recent board meeting. The donation comes from funds raised during this summer's SummerSupperSomm events featuring the tomatoes from Village Garden.

Thank you to Dr. Shah and Glen Allen Dentistry for their donation of snacks for families that participate in SCAN's programs!

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Whether you're a donor, staff member, program participant, volunteer, board member, or anyone else that has interacted with SCAN, we want to hear from you.

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Upcoming Trainings & Screenings

Find the full list of upcoming SCAN trainings and register to attend HERE

October 1, 2025 | Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience

12-2pm ET via Zoom *CEUS available

This training will provide a brief review of trauma and its impacts as well as introduce the 7 Cs of building resilience. Participants will learn about adverse and positive childhood experiences as well as strategies for building individual and community resilience. 

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October 2, 2025 | Pushout Screening

1-3pm ET via Zoom

PUSHOUT is a feature length documentary that takes a close look at the educational, judicial, and societal disparities facing Black girls. Inspired by the groundbreaking book of the same name by renowned scholar, Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. The documentary confronts the ways in which the misunderstanding of Black girlhood has led to excessive punitive discipline, which in turn disrupts one of the most important factors in their lives, their education.

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October 6, 2025 | Mindful Monday: Incorporating Mindfulness into the Workday

12-12:30pm ET via Zoom

Incorporating mindfulness into your workday can significantly improve focus, reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, and increase overall productivity. We'll discuss some practical tips for integrating mindfulness into your daily work routine.

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October 7, 2025 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

2-4pm ET via Zoom *CEUs available

This training provides a foundational learning experience around the topics of trauma and trauma-informed care. We will define trauma, discuss the many types of trauma/adversity, explore the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior, introduce resilience, and discuss SAMHSA’s 4 Rs of trauma-informed care. Throughout the presentation, we will share useful tools and techniques. 

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October 8, 2025 | Cultivating Authentic Community Engagement

10-11:30am ET via Zoom

Guided by her lived and professional experience, Community Engagement Specialist Tamika Daniel facilitates this supportive workshop for organizations to discuss how to engage community voice with authenticity and intentionality.

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October 9, 2025 | Staying Steady: Managing Stress in Parenting  

12-1pm ET via Zoom                 

Parenting can be overwhelming, especially when stress builds up. In this 1-hour workshop, we’ll explore how stress impacts our well-being and parenting, learn about the Window of Tolerance, and try simple tools to help us stay more calm, present, and connected with our children. This is a space for reflection, support, and practical strategies you can start using right away.   

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October 14, 2025 | TI Technique Tuesday: Supporting Adolescents with Loss

12-12:30pm ET via Zoom

This 30 minute workshop offers parents, caregivers, and supportive adults practical tools for helping adolescents navigate grief and loss. Participants will learn how to talk openly about death, support healthy coping strategies, and know when to seek additional help.

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October 16, 2025 | Social Emotional Health in Early Childhood

10-11:30am ET via Zoom *CEUs available

This training explores developmental milestones of early childhood, shares ways to build and strengthen connections between caregivers and young children, and provides strategies for addressing challenges such as temper tantrums and big behaviors typical for this age group.

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886921848-2316) for 1.5 continuing education contact hours.

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October 21, 2025 | Stewards of Children (in-person)

1-3:30pm ET in-person at the Fairfield Area Library Meeting Room (1401 N Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA)

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.

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October 28, 2025 | TI Technique Tuesday: Overview of The Basics

9-9:30am ET via Zoom

This week, we will be learning about a framework called The Basics, which focuses on five key caregiving behaviors that are important for cognitive and social-emotional development of children from birth to age five. 

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October 29, 2025 | Trauma-Informed Strategies

1-3pm ET via Zoom *CEUs available

This training will provide a brief review of trauma and its impacts as well as introduce the 6 Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach. Using these principles, participants will learn strategies for creating physical & psychological safety, developing collaborative & supportive relationships, empowering others through voice & choice, and addressing systems of oppression.

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Find the full list of SCAN Trainings and register to attend HERE

 *Some of these trainings are eligible for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the National Association of Social Workers. Check SCAN's training page for details.