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Dr. Candice Matthews
serves as CEO and Executive Director at the Children of Diversity Foster Adoption Agency
About Me
Dr. Candice Matthews (Dr. Candice Enecio-Hilton) serves as CEO and Executive Director at the Children of Diversity Foster Adoption Agency in Houston and Beaumont, Texas. In this role, Dr. Matthews oversees the Agency’s day-to-day operations. This includes overseeing staff and committees across the organization.
As Executive Director, Dr. Matthews manages the development of short- and long-term business plans in collaboration with a number of public organizations. These include the Texas Department of Human Health Services, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Prairie View A&M University, the Lamar University College of Social Work, the International Adoptions Organization, and the Adoption Agency’s board of directors.
Additionally, Dr. Candice Matthews (Dr. Candice Enecio-Hilton) is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing strategic business plans for the organization.
Dr. Matthews is proud to provide children therapeutic, licensed foster homes within the foster care system, and to help children overcome crises through compassion, support, and the cultivation of resilience. She’s also proud to spearhead the ongoing “Stop Human Trafficking Initiative” in both Harris and Jefferson Counties and provide assistance with Public Policy Writing for Child Welfare on both the state and federal levels.
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September 21, 2022
Fostering Accountability Inside the Foster System
Fostering accountability is a practical guide for administrators to use evidence to design, implement, and monitor policies and practices. It also explores the impact of lawsuits and data collection. It provides a comprehensive view of developing and applying policies to improve the foster care system. It focuses on developing policies based on data collected from […]
September 13, 2022
How Local Businesses Can Help Local Communities
Whether giving to a charitable organization, participating in a local event, or joining a local board, giving back to the community can be an important way to showcase your business’s commitment to its community. This article offers several ideas for how your local businesses can do just that. Giving back shows your business cares about […]
August 30, 2022
How to Make a Positive Impact on Your Community
There are many ways to get involved in your community and positively impact. For example, you can participate in community projects like painting old buildings or picking up trash. Or, you can partner with local businesses and organizations to host community events. Whatever you choose, your involvement will positively impact your community. Investing in local […]
August 20, 2022
How to Help a Child With Disabilities in the Foster System
The main reasons children with disabilities end up in the foster care system are lack of training, resources, and flexibility. As a foster care worker, it is your job to help a child in need and ensure their needs are met. Here are some things to remember while working with these children. The first step […]