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Marci Littman

@marcilittman

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Child welfare leader driving program excellence and kin-first practice.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior-level roles in child welfare or program leadership where I can lead practice improvements, shape policy, mentor staff, and drive measurable outcomes in a collaborative, community-focused organization.

I am a results-driven child welfare leader with over 30 years of experience in agency oversight, program development, practice implementation, and staff management. I have a sustained record of improving service delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering community engagement.

In my current role I directed recruitment, training, licensing, and monitoring of 500+ public foster homes and oversaw placement processes to ensure timely, suitable care. I led a pilot kin-first practice shift that contributed to statewide policy changes and the rewrite of COMAR 07.02.09 (Kinship Care Requirements).

Earlier roles include expanding and implementing the Family Team Decision Making (FTDM) model citywide, supervising investigative teams in Child Protective Services, and managing large caseloads while consistently exceeding performance targets. I trained staff across the agency and contributed to statewide FTDM practice implementation.

I also bring teaching experience as an adjunct faculty member and hold an MSW plus multiple practitioner and supervisory certifications, including TBRI Trainer and NASW Board Approved Field Supervisor credentials. I prioritize operational efficiency, measurable outcomes, and collaborative, trauma-informed approaches to child welfare practice.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Manager, Resource Homes

Current

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Directed recruitment, training, licensing, and monitoring of 500+ public foster homes and oversaw placement processes to ensure timely, suitable placements; led kin-first pilot influencing statewide policy and COMAR revisions.

Licensing Compliance Kinship Care Policy Program Development Data Analysis Staff Supervision Regulatory Compliance

Program Coordinator, FTDM

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Jan 2007 - Jan 2018 (11 years)

Expanded FTDM practice citywide, coordinated cross-functional teams to improve case outcomes, and trained all BCDSS child welfare staff on FTDM practices contributing to statewide implementation.

Family Team Decision Making Implementation Training Development Cross System Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Policy Implementation

Adjunct Faculty

Community Colleges of Baltimore County

Jan 1999 - Jan 2009 (10 years)

Delivered courses in Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Human Services (including instruction at a correctional facility), developing curriculum and adapting teaching methods to diverse student needs.

Curriculum Development Instruction Sociology Human Services Adult Education Teaching In Correctional Settings Lesson planning

Social Work Supervisor

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)

Implemented FTDM in Baltimore City, recruited and supervised social workers, managed daily operations, and improved service delivery through enhanced data collection and oversight.

FTDM Implementation Operations Management Staff Training Data Collection Case Management Performance Improvement

Social Work Supervisor

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Jan 1999 - Jan 2006 (7 years)

Supervised child protective services investigations, developed case management protocols to improve investigation efficiency, and led community outreach on child abuse prevention.

Investigation Protocols Community Outreach Case Management Regulatory Compliance Staff Supervision

Human Services Caseworker III

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Jan 1992 - Jan 1999 (7 years)

Coordinated services for families and children in foster care, managed a caseload of 40+ cases, and supported permanency and reunification goals while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Case Management Foster Care Family Reunification Caseload Management Client Advocacy