Karen Theissen

Karen is a Caregiver Supports Practitioner in the Calgary Region. She is supportive, reliable, and knowledgeable. She is quick to respond to emails and phone calls from her caregivers, offering resources and providing them understanding through her incredible support. She even does this on days off, or while sick at home. She is a strong […]

Jamie Irving

Jamie Irving is a family support worker who has been involved in family support services for 10 years. Jamie is a huge advocate for families, dedicated to supporting caregivers and never wavering in that commitment. She strives to go far above for caregivers, and if she is needed to help a family, they can rely […]

Gail Dirks

Gail is a family support worker with the Westmount Regional Services in Calgary and is deeply committed to her role as a support and advocate for families. She is described as a very caring, compassionate person, always positive and someone who projects a wonderful image of the fostering community. Gail is a determined advocate for […]

Jannay Douville-Lucas

Jannay Douville-Lucas, this year’s Support Worker of the Year, was nominated by a brand-new foster parent, which really highlights her passion and commitment to her role. Described with a long list of adjectives: supportive, encouraging, guiding, responsive, generous, listener, coordinator, responsive, Jannay appreciates being honored in this way, but her biggest highlight in her career […]