Axis Adoption
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Consulting Services Inc.
"An axis is a central support, a focus,
an alliance and a turning point."
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Tracy Stodart, LMHC Tracy's approach to children's issues is based upon a developmental model, and believes that each child has strengths that can be nurtured and enhanced through a meaningful adult connection. She is the proud parent of a twelve year old son and a ten year old daughter, and is often amazed, and humbled, by their individuality, humor, and love of life. |
Jo Ann Welch, LCSW |
Jo Ann Welch, LCSW, has devoted over 30 years of service to the adoption field and the foster care community. She is a mentor and advisor to many and the lives she has touched are countless. Jo Ann obtained her Bachelor's degree at Indiana University and her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of South Florida. Jo Ann began her service in adoption in 1976 as a supervisor of the Adoption and Related Services Unit of the Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services (now the Florida Department of Children & Families).
Jo Ann maintains a private practice while also serving as the President of the Board of Axis, a clinical consultant for Heartfelt Adoption Services, Inc. and is a Board member of Heartfelt Adoption Services. She is also a field instructor for the University of South Florida, School of Social Work. Jo Ann is a member of the Florida Adoption Council. Jo Ann is a true advocate for what is right and just for children and families in our community. She was recognized for her outstanding work and dedication to the field by the Florida Adoption Council by being awarded the first annual "Adoption Star" award in 2007 at their annual conference. Jo Ann lives with her husband, John, in Boca Grande, Florida and today, continues her commitment as a staunch advocate for the betterment of families and permanency for children all over our state. |
Katharine Coogan, LMHC |
Kathy Coogan, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of South Florida in 1997 and her M.A. in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling in December, 2001. Kathy also has a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy which she obtained in 2005.
Kathy has worked in the Social Services field as a State Hospital Liason and Community Screener, a Clinical Supervisor for Case Managers, and as an Independent Contractor providing mental health services. |
June Lewis, R.N., LCSW |
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Janee' Daye, BSW |
Janee’ Daye has been working in the child welfare field for 11 years. Janee’ is a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina but has been a Florida resident for last seven years. Janee’ received her bachelors degree is social work from North Carolina State University in 1996. Since that time she has worked exclusively in child welfare in the public and private sector. Her experiences have been in foster care case management, adoption case management, facilitating training for foster and adoptive parents, facilitating support groups for foster and adoptive parents, adoption recruiter, conducting foster and adoptive home studies, training adoptive and foster parents, and training adoption case managers. Janee’ resides in the Tampa Bay area with her husband and two active young children. Janee’ enjoys the experience of a blended family first hand as she has two teenage stepsons and two adopted siblings. Janee’ enjoys spending quality time with her family at home and going to the Disney Parks. Adrienne Rich Hochman, LCSW Adrienne previously worked as a medical social worker and in a social service agency providing adoption and birthparent services. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from
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Axis Adoption & Consulting Services Inc.
P.O. Box 8194 Seminole, Florida 33775
Phone: (727) 657-2129
email: axisadoption@msn.com