CHILD TO FAMILY CONNECTIONS - Key Persons


Amanda Witherell

Job Titles:
  • Family Engagement Supervisor
Amanda attended Allegheny College, where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. She has worked in social service since 2009 and joined the CFC team in 2013. In 2018, Amanda was promoted to Family Engagement Supervisor in the Franklin office and oversees the family engagement contracts with Venango and Clarion Counties, including Family Group Decision Making, Family Finding, and Crisis/Rapid Response Meetings. She enjoys spending her free time in nature and being active outdoors.

Bobbie Grasinger

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

BreAnn Chisholm

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
BreAnn started working for Child to Family Connections in 2006 after she returned to the Meadville area. For 12 years, Bre managed operations in the Venango County office, initially overseeing the program of Family Group Decision Making and then increasing the programming to include Restorative Community Group Conferencing, Family Finding, and Crisis/Rapid Response Meetings. Bre trained as an Instructor and Portfolio Advisor for the Family Development Credentialing program (FDC) and also served as the Chair for the Western Region Family Group Decision Making meetings from 2015 to 2018. In 2018, Bre was promoted to the position of Executive Director of CFC and currently oversees all aspects of the agency. Bre graduated from Towson University with a Master's of Science Degree in Women's Studies and Public Policy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Penn State University in Women's Studies with a concentration in Women's Health.

Dr. Connie Youngblood - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board

Dr. Kelli Trenga

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Dr. Lauren Paulson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Kate Ogello

Job Titles:
  • SWAN Supervisor
Kate graduated from Edinboro University with a Masters of Education degree in Elementary Education and holds a Pennsylvania K-6 teaching certification. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Resort Recreation and Hospitality Management. In 2014 Kate joined Child to Family Connections, where she works with youth in Foster Care.

Kathy Woods

Job Titles:
  • Adults Direct Support Services ( ADSS ) Supervisor
Kathy attended Edinboro University where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She has worked in the ADSS program since 2012, starting as a Direct Support Professional and now serves as the Program Supervisor. Kathy has lived in Crawford County all of her life and enjoys spending her free time with her husband and son.

Mike Costa

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair of the Board

Mike Fields

Job Titles:
  • Secretary of the Board

Ryan Smith

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the Board