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Our Team

Heather Huebner

Director of Encourage

Maria Reina

Intake Specialist & Trainer

Katie Ficker

Foster Care Recruiter and Trainer

Candice Kocsis, LSW

Foster Care Assessor/Clinical Supervisor

Jodi Figueroa, LSW

Foster Care Assessor Supervisor

Alexis Price, MSW, LSW

Foster Care Senior Assessor

Abigail Rayder, LSW

Foster Care Assessor

Kaytlyn Lumpp, BS

Foster Care Lead Coordinator Supervisor

Katie Willeke, QMHS

Foster Care Coordinator

Elizabeth Ankeny

Foster Care Coordinator

Katie Harper

Foster Care Aide & Transporter

Susan Rusler

Foster Care Aide & Transporter

The Encourage Team

See what sets Encourage Foster Care and our wonderful team apart.

See what sets Encourage Foster Care and our wonderful team apart.

Heather Huebner

Heather Huebner

Director of Encourage

As Director of Encourage Foster Care, I am deeply passionate about helping children experience their worth in Christ. My desire is to lead by example, serving alongside families, staff, and community partners with humility, compassion, and purpose. I am committed to equipping and encouraging foster families while continuing to share the urgent need for more families to step forward and provide safe, loving homes. Every child deserves the opportunity to know they are cherished and to experience the love of Christ through caring relationships and supportive communities. Outside of my work, my greatest joy is time spent with my husband, Rob, of 33 years, our five adult children, and our eight beautiful grandchildren.

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