Who We Are

Malia Arnett, CEO

Previously CEO of CGYFS
CEO of Natural Habitat
Executive for the United Way
State Agencies Liaison for IHDA
PSA at the Illinois Planning Council on DD
Unit Director at HOWE Developmental Center
ICF Supervisor with CARC
What she likes most about working at Child Link:
“I am eager to come to work each day, knowing that our efforts help to ensure children are given every opportunity to succeed after living through experiences that no child should ever have to endure.”

Samuel Harris

Homeless Youth Outreach
9 years in foster care and 6 years in specialized case management
What he likes most about working at Child Link:
“The postitive attitudes of the CEO and the staff. The challenge of helping people become empowered.”

Rosa Hermosillo-Fries

Case Manager
What she likes most about working at Child Link:
“The relaxed enviroment, the supervisor, my favorite coworker. The connection with real people!”

Detrice Irby

Permanency Worker
3 years in Nursing home as a Social Service Director
5 years as a hospital medical social worker, Assistant Director of Social Service
What she likes most about working at Child Link:
“I enjoy working with the children.”

Rakaia Johnson

Case Manager
What she likes most about working at Child Link:
“I favor Child Link compared to other agencies I've worked for because of its small environment which allows for more attention to the children, as well as a great staff with excellent supervision.”

Angela Jones

Case Manager

Jerry Logan

Placement Stabilization Program

Priscilla Martinez

Counselor

Vernon Pitts

Foster Home Licensing Coordinator

Lilia Reyes

Resource Development

Ayanna Sims

Director of Foster Care
What she likes most about working at Child Link:
“I enjoy working for Child Link because the staff is extremely close and consists of dedicated, seasoned and well-prepared individuals.”

Kathryn Smith

Director of Adolescent Foster Care
What she likes most about working at Child Link:
“One of the most enjoyable aspects of working for Child Link is the focus on the children. Child Link encourages the use of creative ideas, financial resources, and of course, love and support so that the children in the program can succeed.”

Halema Townsend

Case Manager
What she likes most about working at Child Link:
“I like working for Child Link because I enjoy working with kids, helping others and making a difference, whether it be big or small, every little bit of effort counts.”

Connie Valtierra

Foster Care Liason

Aisha Wright

Transitional Living Program Supervisor
What she likes most about working at Child Link:
“Working for Child Link has ultimately given me a purpose in life and drive to continue to work in the social service field. I enjoy seeing my clients’ success and flourishment in life. As an employee of Child Link I love the overall atmosphere of the agency, the dedicated staff, and the growth that I have seen within the agency.”