The Village Network opened its 12th location with a Treatment Foster Care Program in Richland County. The newest office is at 1221 S. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, Ohio.
"The expansion into Richland County fit the agency's mission, filled a gap in services for the county, extended TVN's treatment area and built on TVN's core strengths," said Rick Rodman, Associate Director for TVN.
The new location has a four-member staff, Angie Speigle, Foster Care Network Coordinator; Diane Sours, Administrative Assistant; Sarah Dean, Clinical Case Manager and contract employee Julie Taylor.
Opening a new office is exciting but a little hectic too according to Speigle. The staff is balancing foster parent training, services for the children in care and establishing relationships with the local agencies. Currently the staff is working with 35 foster homes and 28 children.
"I like the teaching aspect," said Speigle. "Our foster parents are excited to learn the TVN model and are eager to hear and study how to help their children."
