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Don H. Francis Jr.

Don H. Francis Jr.

President/Founder

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director

  • Education

    • University of Saint Thomas

      1992 - 1997
      B.A Criminal Justice

      Activities and Societies: Academic All-American in Football 1992 Residence Life Award 1997 HAANA member

    • Central Michigan University

      1999 - 2001
      Master's of Education Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

      Assistant Instructor

    • University of Saint Thomas

      2003 - 2005
      Clinical Social Work Master's degree Social Work

      Activities and Societies: University of Saint Thomas Alumni Board 2006 University of Saint Thomas Presidential Scholar 2004 Hamline University Urban Educator Capstone 2003

  • Experience

    • Be the Dream Leadership

      Jan 2006 - Mar 2014
      President/Founder

      MissionThe “Be the Dream” Leadership Program supports a belief in young people. This program empowers students by using support groups, community members, and scholarship awareness to enhance academic success and overall development.

    • Oakdale-North Saint Paul School District

      Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
      Equity Specialist

      Addressed inequity in Special Education through workshops on social and emotional development of childrenServed as liaison with Gifted and Talented staff to identify, recruit, and maintain students Created a network of community resources and mental health support for children and familiesCo-facilitated Oakdale Maplewood North Saint Paul district-wide Principal Leadership AcademyIncreased students participation in ACT preparation for mathematics

    • Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

      Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
      Counselor III

      -Implemented and developed 2 school-based mental health programs in Saint Paul Public School System. -Cultivated and sustained positive professional relationships between Ramsey County and Saint Paul Public School staff and law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources.

    • Urban Strategies

      May 2014 - Jan 2016
      Coordinator

      Our mission is to build a strong collaborative support system for children and families living in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    • New Orleans Health Department

      Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
      Youth Violence Prevention Director

      The Youth Violence Prevention Program Director oversees the Health Department initiatives to prevent youth violence.

    • Community Therapuetic Services

      May 2017 - Aug 2018
      Program Director

    • Children's Bureau of New Orleans

      Dec 2018 - Jul 2019
      Orleans Parish Court Clinician

    • Juvenile Justice Intervention Center

      Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
      Superintendent of Support Services

      Our purpose is to provide quality evidence-based juvenile detention practices and programming with a focus on public safety, accountability, and individual treatment needs of the juvenile, and to provide educational, medical, mental health and evidence-based treatment programming that supports every juvenile’s capacity to learn.These services focus on the best interest of the youth through a professional culture which holds them behaviorally accountable in a manner conducive to personal growth and development. The mission of Juvenile Justice Intervention Center is to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for juveniles and staff; to provide juveniles an opportunity for behavioral change; and to provide quality services and programs for juveniles based on their individual needs. Show less

    • Creed Group

      Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
      Supervisor

      Outpatient Substance Abuse Intensive:The outpatient substance abuse program supports those who struggle with unhealthy coping skills that result in substance abuse. These groups are designed to inform clients about the risks of alcohol use, drug use and misuse of those substances. The Creed Group of Louisiana can provide a variety of services including but not limited to:Intensive outpatientDrug addictionAlcohol addictionProfessionally directed screening/assessment/diagnosisIndividual/family counselingSupportive servicesMental health rehabilitation servicesAnger ManagementStress ManagementStaying Sober: Healthy Alternatives to Substance AbuseImpulsive Behavior and Substance AbuseDecision Making and Goal SettingIntensive Outpatient Substance AbusePartial Hospitalization Program Show less

    • Community In Schools Gulf South

      Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
      Strategic Planning Coordinator

      Coordinates appropriate services for at-risk students and manages volunteer and community resources to help students learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. The CIS model coordinates Tier One Services to the whole school population. Coordinates assessments of school needs with administrators and teachers to ensure business, church, and civic club partnerships will have access to information regarding the school needs.

    • Community Academies of New Orleans

      Jul 2023 - Apr 2024
      Director of Culture

    • Orleans Parish Juvenile Courts

      Apr 2024 - now
      Executive Director of Informal FINS

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Violence Prevention Coordinator

    • Licensed Master Social Worker

      Louisiana Board of Social Work
      Jul 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Don H. Francis Jr.
      Presidential Scholar Father Dennis Dease Sep 2003

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Project M-mentor

      Issued by Project M on Jun 2009
      Project MAssociated with Don H. Francis Jr.

    • Serve meals to the retired community

      Issued by Meals on Wheels-Saint Paul, MN on Aug 2009
      Meals on Wheels-Saint Paul, MNAssociated with Don H. Francis Jr.