Our Team
Together, we support families
Kasey Schaumburg, MPA
Executive Director
Kasey is our Chief Problem Solver, Big Picture Thinker, and Community Cheerleader. She has a background in social work and public affairs and she has been with First Chance since 2015
Amy A., MBA
Finance Manager
Amy oversees the day-to-day financials and is responsible for all things budget related. She has over 11 years experience in the financial field and has been crunching our numbers since 2011.
Tammy Byington, BS
Director of Parent Education Programming
Tammy coordinates the multifaceted programming of First Chance and provides direct service to families. She has extensive experience in early childhood and has been with First Chance since the very beginning.
Janìce Mericle, BS
Family Resource Specialist
Janice provides intentional, tailored programming to families through home visitation programs. She has been in the field for over 30 years and brings multiple trainings, models, and curriculums with her. She has been supporting families with us since 2010.
Jessica Goins, MA
Family Resource Specialist
Jessica provides intentional, tailored programming to families through home visitation programs. Coming from the childcare field, she helps families understand the unique stages of child development. She has been educating families with us since 2018.
Charity Quinn, BSW
Lend and Learn Educator
Charity provides parent support and child development activities in a fun, engaging atmosphere. She brings a social work background to family education, creating a strong, exciting program for parents and children. She has been facilitating fun with us since 2019.
Ellen Bradley, MSW
Family Resource Specialist
Ellen provides intentional, tailored programming to families through home visitation programs. With a strong background in social work, she supports each family through their unique challenges. She has been advocating for families with us since 2016.
Join the Effort!
Opportunities to support families
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Donate
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Join our team of dedicated staff working to support families through the first years of parenting.