OUR TEAM

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Alexander Smith, BA
Family Preservation Specialist
With NorthCare since 2016
SafeCare Senior Certified
Alexander Smith, BA
My name is Alexander Smith and I am a Community Resource Specialist with Family KINnections. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and started with NorthCare because of my passion to help children and families in Oklahoma unite. I currently walk alongside foster parents to support them through the DHS process.
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Porsha Burden, MSW
Supervisor
With NorthCare since 2012
Porsha Burden, MSW
My name is Porsha Burden and I am the Supervisor of Family KINnections. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a Masters of Social Work, Administrative & Community Practice. My passion is working with individuals, families and communities to provide support in the areas needed for mental health and wellness, and education of child maltreatment prevention.
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Dwan McDonald
Director of Family Preservation Services
With NorthCare since 2003
Dwan McDonald
My name is Dwan McDonald and I am a Director of Family Preservation Services. My passion is leading teams and programs in developing systems and practices that support and serve individuals and families.
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Ally Pritchard
Community Resource Specialist
With NorthCare since 2020
Ally Pritchard
My name is Ally Pritchard, and I have been with NorthCare for 4 years working as a Community Resource Specialist with Family KINnections. I have a Bachelors in Sociology with a minor in Non-profit Studies and Public Administration. I have a passion for supporting kinship foster parents in our community. By providing resources, parenting modules, and advocacy for families, we see stability in the home and an overall better outcome for the children we serve.

PUBLICATIONS + REPORTS

Family KINnections Final Report (Click to View)

Wallace, G., Hernandez, L., and Treinen, J. (2015). Kinship Navigators: Profile of Family Connections Projects from 2012-2015. ISBN: 978-1-58760156-9

To contact us, call 405-858-2813