Major Product/SVS:
Foster Care and Healthcare Services
Favorite Business Publication:
Mind & Body Magazine
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Quilting, Gardening, Sports
Affiliations Awards:
Kansas Foster and Adoptive Parent Association; Families Together, Inc.
Work History:
Meade District Hospital; Dr. R.H. Hill Pratt Regional Medical Center; Southwind Hospice, Inc.; Care 2000 Home HealthCare Services Inc.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is seeing children loved, happy and cared for.
Charity:
Local Hospice; Pratt Friends Church
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her family and having good friends in the nursing community.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she loves children and caring for their specific needs.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Lathrop is a foster parent of special children who are dependent on ventilators. She has 18 years of experience in pediatric home care.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Caring for Disabled Foster Children, Offering in-Home Care for Families with Special Needs Children who are Dependent on Technology, Giving Emotional Support to Families
Education Certifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse, Dodge City Community College (1976)
Awards/Honors:
Award, Court Appointed Special Advocates