Chad Valorosi, MSW
REACH Program Director
Ext. 2623
Chad has over 22 years of experience in the social services field. The last nine years have been as the REACH program director. He worked for six years as a foster care and adoption social worker within Aspiranet. Additionally, he has experience working at a homeless shelter and parent education training agency, volunteered as a youth mentor through both AmeriCorps and Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and been certified as a foster/guardian family.
Carrie Ontiveros, MA
REACH Program Supervisor
Ext. 1887
Carrie has been employed with Aspiranet for over 20 years, and has held a variety of roles within the agency, from social worker to program director. She is the program supervisor for the adoption and REACH programs and has over ten years of experience in the field of adoption.
Beth Hurlbert, MS
REACH Social Worker
Ext. 4511
Beth has been working in the fields of foster care, adoption and mental health for over 20 years. She has worked with foster families, high risk youth and their families, adoptive families, adults with disabilities and clients with mental health issues. She has supported clients through support groups, peer groups, family work and individual work. Beth’s goal is to provide hope to adoptive families through partnership, education, skills training and connection to resources.
Katia Hawkins, BSW, MS
REACH Social Worker
Ext. 4513
Katia has worked with a variety of family systems within the public sector for over
14 years. She has worked with juveniles and adults within the justice system, as well as with clients with medical and mental health needs. Katia provides REACH services to Spanish speaking families in Tulare County through support groups, peer groups, family and individual work, as well as education and connection to resources.