Mical Anne Peterson

Mical Anne M Peterson6945 4th Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 • Cell:- •- EDUCATION Augsburg College, School of Social Work   Social Work Minneapolis, Minnesota   Humboldt State University Bachelor of Arts – Child Development with an emphasis in Social Work Arcata, California 1998   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Children’s Services Supervisor Minnesota Department of Human Services St. Paul, Minnesota 2013  to Present Provides leadership and management to a team of 14 professionals to carry out the states responsibilities in the application of state and federal policy for adoption assistance, kinship assistance, Interstate Compact and grants and contract to enhance the service delivery and create positive programmatic results for children and families across the state and country. Provides leadership and business expertise in the development of an external facing system for adoptive families to submit monthly reimbursements. Provides vision and business knowledge expertise in the development of a new Interstate Compact system Represents the needs of children under state guardianship and the goals and priorities of the state permanency unit through interaction with public and private stakeholders. Responsible for the administration of state and federal benefits and programs that support adoption and post-adoption services in excess of 50,000,000. Partner with state, tribal and private agencies to enhance the service delivery to children and families across the state of Minnesota in the area of permanency. Integrate new ideas and creative movements to increase the breadth and depth of supports to children and families that have been touched by adoption and/or kinship care. Motivate all members of the team to put forth their best effort and to be accountable to each other for the work they are responsible for. Lift new and innovate ideas up to senior management to improve the work cultural and atmosphere. Program Consultant, Deputy Compact Administrator Minnesota Department of Human Services St. Paul, Minnesota 2008  to 2013 Deputy Compact Administrator for the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) has the responsibility for developing, analyzing and implementing policies directly related to increasing permanency for children.  This position has direct responsibility for all policy relating to the federal and state ICPC program.  Additionally, this position is delegated by the commissioner in approving placements to facilitate the movement of children across state lines. Promotes the goals, priorities and policies of the Commissioner of Human Services Provide administrative oversight and review of ICPC requests and placements into and out of Minnesota. Direct the day-to-day operations of the Minnesota ICPC office to ensure an efficient and effective work process, including the appropriate dissemination and storage of confidential and private information. Work with all 53 jurisdictional members of the compact in addition. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all 87 Minnesota counties and private agencies in Minnesota to comply with the policies and procedures as it directly relates to the compact. Ensure and facilitate compliance with the compact in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and Rules by reviewing and analyzing the work of county and private agencies. Consult with other internal Divisions and agencies within the State regarding policies and procedures as it directly relates to the Interstate Compact, adoption and foster care. Utilize database system to record and track all Interstate requests.  Pull data from systems to provide reports for legislation and media requests. Compose and present training and documentation for public use and dissemination regarding the Interstate process such as VPC trainings, face to face trainings, bulletins and workgroups with stakeholders. Participate on Division-wide committees to support the implementation of Minnesota’s Northstar Care for Children   Family Systems Licensor Minnesota Department of Human Services St. Paul, Minnesota 2005 to 2008 Family Systems Licensor has the responsibility for reviewing, evaluating and implementing negative actions regarding licensing violations in child foster care, adult foster care, family child care homes, and private child placing agencies. Consulted with counties and private agencies regarding licensing violations and appropriate review of applicant background studies as they relative to licensed programs. Reviewed and responded to inquiries and complaints from clients, providers, agencies, and the general public regarding licensed facilities Conducted investigations and issued corrective action regarding Rule and Law violations pertaining to Licensed Child Placing agencies. Regional Director Downey Side, Inc. St. Paul, Minnesota 2003 to 2005 Regional Director has the responsibility for managing, supervising, and supporting agency staff in three Minnesota Offices.  Responsible for ensuring agency compliance with state licensing requirements regarding adoption and foster care. Promoted the goals, priorities and policies of the Executive Director to ensure that families and children were being served appropriately while adhering to the Rules and Laws governed by the State of Minnesota along with Federal guidelines Supervised staff in the three Minnesota Regional offices Advocated for families and children with special needs Coordinated recruitment efforts for the Regional offices Ensured agency compliance with state licensing requirements regarding adoption and foster care Authored and secured three RFP grants with the State of Minnesota totaling 5M dollars to find adoptive families for children under the Guardianship of the Commissioner Developed relationships with other state public and private agencies to ensure the proper placement of children in foster and adoptive homes Implemented crisis intervention plans with families Completed and reviewed background studies on individuals for adoption and foster care Attended national regional director meetings held quarterly in New York, NY Area Director Downey Side, Inc. St. Paul, Minnesota 2002 to 2003 Area Director has the responsibility for supervising, and supporting agency staff in the local while maintaining a case load working directly with families and children.  Responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements regarding adoption and foster care. Assessed monthly program expenses for area office Managed and supervised office staff Conducted case management with adoptive families Established and maintained a family support network Coordinated all outreach activities and recruitment activities in area Developed and implemented adoptive family training Family Life Advocate Downey Side, Inc St. Paul, Minnesota 2000 to 2003 Family Life Advocate has the responsibility for establishing a positive and productive relationship with families who are interested in adopting special needs children while managing a case load. In addition, this position is responsible for providing excellent customer services to stakeholders and all community members and acting as the point person for office communication. Co-facilitated 18-hour parent education/pre-adoptive seminars Supervised the placement of children in adoptive placements Conducted adoptive assessments of prospective adoptive families Licensed foster homes under the Minnesota State licensure regulations Established purchase of service contracts with five interstate agencies Kinship Care Case Manager Family Resources, Inc St. Petersburg, Florida 1999 to 2000 Kinship Care Case Managers had the responsibility for working as a team with the Department of Children and Families in Florida to provide services to kinship placements. Worked directly with the Department of Children and Families to ensure the safety of children and families Developed and implemented service plans with children and families Supported and provided intense case management to six families in crisis for a period of three months Conducted case termination with follow-up assessments Maintained complete, accurate and comprehensive records TRAININGS AND AFFILIATIONS AAICPC Executive Committee – Served as the President of the Association of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (AAICPC) Executive Committee- and 2019 to current Responsible for administration of the association including chairing the executive committee along with proposing and implementing the annual work plan Serving as an ex-officio member of all AAICPC committees Being available for the AAICPC member body for questions and support as it relates to the Compact Responsible for planning and running annual business meeting Elected and served as at-large member of the AAICPC Executive Committee from May 2011 – May 2013 Executive committee advises the President and Secretariat and, within the policy directives of the Association, may authorize action on behalf of the Association Planned, presented and participated at two national AAICPC conferences Assisted in revising national AAICPC Deputy Compact Administrators training curriculum Committee chair for the revision of a nationally utilized ICPC tool/workbook Crisis Connection Completed six week Crisis Connection training Learned communication skills to utilize when speaking with individuals in crisis Completed 480 hour internship at Crisis Connection Answered phones and provided counseling to individuals experiencing crisis AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Adoption Excellence Award Nominated and awarded by the United States Department of Human Services for providing outstanding support to adoptive families. Was one of 80 national nominations. Clarence Timmerman Award Received award for outstanding leadership and service for services as President of the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.