I started in 1993 working as a Foster Care Case Manager in Chicago for a private child welfare agency. We placed and monitored children in foster homes, testified in court, etc. We also worked with the courts to either get them returned home, or get them adopted. Then I became a supervisor then a manager so I was responsible for several teams of CMs. I had other positions at that Agency such as Educational Liaiason where i made sure all the client's educational needs were met. I also spent a few years as the financial person for our unit, managing a $1M annual budget. My last position there was a licensing rep where i recruited, licensed and inspected foster homes. All in all, I worked in the field for 12+ years. I don't miss it at all.