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Colleen Leseberg
Placement Worker
Colleen has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a minor in Political Science.
She has three years of experience with AAA.
As a Placement Worker with AAA, Colleen's work responsibilities include working with both adoptive parents and birthparents.
When working with adoptive parents, Colleen conducts screening, interviews and assessments of prospective adoptive families related to the pre-placement (home study) process to assure the readiness and suitability of adoptive parents. She provides counseling, resource consultation and support of adoptive families throughout all phases of adoption. She also facilitates the relationship with birthparent(s) at a desired level. Colleen interfaces with medical personnel for the birth, and hospital care of the infant as well as placement of the child. She also provides post placement supervision, counseling and support following placement, with necessary documentation to the court. Colleen also provides ongoing consultation and counseling to adoptive families and children as desired after finalization of the adoption.
When working with birthparents, Colleen provides information, support and counseling on options regarding plans for the child. She provides information and support in developing an adoption plan, and facilitates the relationship with the adoptive family and negotiation of open adoption contact if desired. Colleen provides counseling, required documentation, support and facilitation for needs throughout pregnancy, birth and post placement. Colleen also provides additional counseling for life issues, relationship issues and grief issues related to the adoption provided as desired.
"My job as a caseworker for Adoption Assistance Agency is very rewarding. I enjoy working with adoptive families, birthparents, and professionals from various agencies. Prior to my job here, I worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer."
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