Profile

 
Role: Instructor & Advisor for the Child Welfare Education Program
 
Education: MSW, Portland State University; BS, Psychology and Community Services & Public Affairs, University of Oregon
 
Experience: Child welfare staff training specialist, Child welfare practice in permanency planning and adoption issues, expertise in legal issues related to dependency matters, parent training program, and substance abuse treatment.
 
Interests: Child welfare practice, permanency matters for children in foster care, maintaining life-long connections for children separated from birth families, collaboration between child welfare and court systems, child welfare workforce development, long term recovery for individuals struggling with substance dependence issues.
 
Teaching areas: Child Welfare Seminar, Child welfare practice
 
Contact Information: kmoorhea@pdx.edu; 503-725-8073