Staff Highlights

Outreach employees contribute to a better community:

Family Development Specialists Lexis Tonkin and Giuliana Ealo recently achieved their DONA International Postpartum Doula Certifications, showcasing their commitment to providing the highest quality services to families in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

For more than 25 years, DONA International has set the global standard for professional doulas. With more than 13,000 certified doulas worldwide, DONA International is a well-respected industry leader. All three of Outreach’s postpartum doulas are DONA International Certified, having completed the coursework, including hands-on training, workshops, and required readings. Coursework covers topics such as postpartum recovery, newborn development, lactation, postpartum mental health, doula work, parenting, emotional health and healing, newborn sleep, and many more important topics.

Parents as Teachers Family Development Specialist Alyssa Savitski received certification in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. She became certified following a 14-hour Maternal Mental Health training, attendance at the annual conference, and a Perinatal Mental Health exam. “I chose to become certified because of the work I do with mothers who struggle with their mental health during and after pregnancy. With my training and personal experience, I can help mothers and fathers receive the help they need to be able to care for themselves and their babies.”   

Archived News:

PA live! FEATURES OUTREACH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST TRAVIS PRINCE – Chris Bohinski from PA live! interviewed Travis at Outreach and shared his talents seen on the walls at Outreach.  View the interview here.

OUTREACH PARENT-CHILD STAFF ATTENDED GOVERNOR’S INSTITUTE
Outreach was honored to be part of a team chosen to participate in the Governor’s Institute: Prenatal to Grade 3 (P-3) Collaboration Working Together for Student Success. The team was comprised of Outreach’s Carlene Gula and Kathy Kutsop along with four educators from the Scranton School District.

CARLENE GULA RECEIVED STATEWIDE AWARD
Outreach Program Manager Carlene Gula was one of five individuals honored as a Pennsylvania Champion for Children during the annual Child Abuse Prevention Rally held in Harrisburg.