MEET OUR STAFF

Amy Raska, Social Worker

Amy Raska is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin.  She grew up in the Green Bay area, attended the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater and has lived in the Milwaukee area for the last 25 years. Amy has worked as a social worker with the Birth to Three Program for five years and the child welfare system for twenty years.   She has over two years of experience in completing private adoption home studies. Amy enjoys kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and spending time with family in the Northwoods.

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Lara Shoemaker, President

Lara Shoemaker is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. She grew up in Sheboygan and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She went on to earn a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Lara has worked in child welfare in various capacities since 2007. Lara enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling.