Families come in all shapes and sizes – foster families, too. Tiffany McKnatt chose to foster as a single mom. It’s brought unique challenges and tremendous rewards: She’s found a special calling in helping teen girls. “They see that, hey, you can stand on your own two feet and run a house and work and be a happy, peaceful woman.” Read more about Tiffany’s foster journey here: oaklawn.org/foster-adoption/tiffany-mcknatt/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Oaklawn skills trainer and former intern Alexa Valdez wasn’t sure what type of job she wanted related to her bachelor’s degree in psychology. But she knew Oaklawn would give her the opportunity to explore her options due to the breadth of services offered to children, adolescents and adults. She says her internship not only fully prepared her for what she has experienced as a professional, but it also helped her empathize with the kids she now serves. Learn more about Alexa’s path to Oaklawn and her advice to students! oaklawnjobs.org/intern/alexa/

You can now apply online to become an intern, visit www.oaklawnjobs.org/intern ... See MoreSee Less

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