Staff Listing

We are helping transform the lives of children and families throughout Virginia

We would not be able to lead such an innovative and creative organization without the expertise and support of a wonderful staff. Our social work and support staff are motivated and passionate about their jobs, which is reflected in their care and consideration of the needs of all our clientele. We strive to hire and train staff members who have a personal connection to adoption and are proud to say our staff includes adoptees and birth, foster, and adoptive parents.

All staff may be reached by calling (804) 354-1881 and leaving a voice message.

  • Rebecca L. Ricardo, LCSW
    Executive Director
  • Clintonya L. Cooper, CPA
    Financial/IT Director
  • Jennifer L. Surratt, LCSW
    Director of Programs
  • Denise Godley
    Accounting & HR Assistant
  • Alicia Bugauisan, MSW
    Supervisee in Social Work
    ATCP Grant Manager
  • Alyssa Bickford, LCSW
    RPACS Grant Manager
  • Alyse Jeter-Harris, MSW
    Post Adoption Social Worker
  • Abby Schugeld, BSW
    ATCP Social Worker
  • Payton David
    Kinship Search & Engagement Coordinator

Part Time/Case-By-Case-Only Staff

  • C. Lynne Edwards, LCSW
    Clinician
  • Denise Purgold, LCSW
    Clinician
  • Hannah Mason, LCSW
    Clinician
  • Kara Mann, MSW
    Home Study Assessment Social Worker