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Melanie Schmidt

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Adoption Social Worker and Family Advocate at Adoption STAR
📍 Akron, New York, United States

Melanie Schmidt is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over a decade of experience in adoption services. Holding an LMSW from Roberts Wesleyan University, she specializes in providing counseling, case management, and advocacy for diverse children and families at Adoption STAR, focusing on special needs adoption.

Beyond her direct social work, Melanie has a strong background in non-profit development, marketing, and journalism. She has experience in grant writing, managing fundraising events, and handling public relations to promote awareness and understanding of adoption within the community.

Unique fact: She has previously written and published a quarterly newsletter, including creating original graphic design layouts.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Adoption Social Worker and Family Advocate
Job Level
Junior
Location
Akron, New York, United States
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Child-Focused Adoption
Her experience includes intensive, child-focused recruitment for children in foster care, ensuring their needs and connections are central to the adoption process.
Non-Profit Development
She has direct experience developing and writing new programs, creating budgets, and submitting grant proposals to foundations to secure funding for adoption services.
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Career

Work history

6-2017
Adoption Social Worker and Family Advocate
Adoption STAR
6-2008
Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter
Children Awaiting Parents
6-2005 - 6-2008
Media & Events Coordinator
Children Awaiting Parents
12-2013 - 6-2017
Development Director
Children Awaiting Parents-Cap
5-2011 - 8-2011
Therapy Intern
Strong Ties Community Support Program
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Education
2007 - 2011
LMSW
Roberts Wesleyan University
2001 - 2005
BA
Houghton University
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