Jennifer Meredith, LCSW
Texas Branch Director

Jennifer joined CHI in 2006 as a contact worker doing Home Screenings and Post-Adoption visits for families in the Houston area.

Jennifer Meredith earned her BS in Social Work from Abilene Christian University. She obtained her MSSW in Social Work from the University of Texas and is currently a LCSW. Jennifer previously worked with children in foster care, and desired to help children find permanent homes. She has worked in the adoption field since 2004. Working with adoptive families has enriched Jennifer’s life as she is able to be a small piece of the puzzle of families coming together through adoption. Jennifer and her husband have one son and a baby daughter. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, as well as reading, and being outdoors.

Dawn Bartlett
Outreach Coordinator, Northern Texas

Dawn is the part-time Outreach Coordinator for Texas. She and her husband, Richard have six adopted children ages 8-14. Dawn is a tireless advocate for adoption. She and her family have been featured in several articles regarding adoption in West Texas. As Dawn put it in one of the article " we are an ordinary family made in an extraordinary way." Dawn started out as a CHAPS volunteer and has been active in helping many families in Texas realize their dreams of adoption. Dawn graduated from Texas Tech in Lubbock.

Chances are you will talk to Dawn during the adoption process. Her major roll is to follow up with all families from inquiry to application. She is happy to answer any questions you might have.

Terry Buckley
Outreach Coordinator, Southern Texas

Terry is the part-time Outreach Coordinator for Texas. She joined CHI in November 2006. She has a background in Marketing. She is married and has one son.

Chances are you will talk to Terry at least once or twice during the beginning stages of the adoption process. Her major roll is to follow up with all families from inquiry to application. She is happy to answer any questions you might have.

Amanda Peart
Outreach Coordinator, Dallas Fort Worth

Amanda is the Outreach Coordinator for the DFW and East Texas regions. Amanda and her husband, Richard adopted a son from Russia in November 2005. Amanda has been sharing her adoption journey with Children's Hope families since returning from Russia as a CHAPS volunteer, before becoming an Outreach Coordinator.

Amanda received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas. Her career has been focused on teaching and helping children. "I feel so privileged to be a part of Children’s Hope International and to be able to serve and share my adoption experience with others."

Chances are you will talk to Amanda during the beginning stages of the adoption process. Her major roll is to follow up with all families from inquiry to application. She is happy to answer any questions you might have.

Jackie Ward, LCSW
Contract Social Worker

Jackie joined CHI in 2005 as a contract Social Worker doing Home Screenings and Post-Adoption visits for families in the DWF area.

Jackie has worked with adoptive parents Since 1998. she was drawn to the field of adoption because of the desire to assist in finding home for children in need of parents. "There are so many children in need and it is such a blessings to be a part of bring children to safe and loving homes."

Jackie graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and obtained a Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington. Her social work experience also includes medical social work and work in the area of domestic violence.

Laura Small, BSW
Contract Social Worker

Laura joined CHI in 2005 as a contract Social Worker doing Home Screenings and Post-Adoption visits for families in the DWF area.

Laura Small first became interested in the adoption field at a young age after growing up with many foster children. She has been employed in the adoption field for 16 years. She considers herself very lucky to work in such a wonderful field and finds great satisfaction in assisting children and families. Laura is the proud mother of a 7-year-old girl, Payton and a brand new baby boy. She enjoys skiing, scrap booking and spending time with her extended family.

Rebecca Clark, MS LPC, NCC
Contract Social Worker

Rebecca joined CHI in October 2006 as a contact social worker working with families helping prepare Home Screenings and Post-Adoption report for families in the DFW area.

Adoption has always been a part of Rebecca's life. She was adopted as an infant and has always desired to enrich other family's live through adoption as hers has been.

Rebecca graduated from University of Texas-Arlington with a Bachelors in Psychology. She obtained her Masters Degree in Counseling from Amberton University and is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding credentials as a National Certified Counselor. Rebecca has four years experience in Foster Care, Domestic adoption and Adoption Counseling. We are happy to have her as part of the CHI- TEXAS Team!

Kristen Tittle
Contract Social Worker - Dallas

Kristen joins CHI as a contract social worker for the DFW area, doing Home Screenings and Post-adoption reports for adoptive families.

Kristen has been involved in adoption and foster care since 1999. She loves being a part of enriching families and walking them through the process of adoption. She has a Bachelor's degree in psychology and earned a Masters Degree in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Level One worker in the field of adoption and foster care.

Kristen and her husband have been married for 12 years and have one daughter. She likes to exercise, read, play the piano, sew and spend time with her family.