Type Of Business:
Nonprofit foster care and adoption agency
Expertise:
Working with children
Major Product/SVS:
Foster care; Adoption services
Favorite Business Publication:
Black Enterprise
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Diploma, Mackenzie High School
Affiliations Awards:
Local Church; President, Radio Club
Place of Birth:
Ridgeville
Children's Names:
Danny, Alexander, Darlene, Jerome
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was taking care of a drug-addicted baby and raising her to become a productive student and citizen.
Charity:
Feed the Poor Community Outreach; Volunteer, Noble Middle School
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to putting Jesus Christ first in her life.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession while she was a foster parent.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Cheatom is a caregiver at New Beginnings, Fresh Starts and Second Chances. She has been a foster parent for 18 years and worked in the retail industry for 41 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Ensuring the girls at the center attend school; Monitoring academic progress; Providing the necessary health care; Maintaining the home; Overseeing the social workers for the girls; Assisting the girls in obtaining part-time work during the summer; Providing all care
Education Certifications:
Michigan Child Care Provider; Certification in CPR and Basic First Aid
Awards/Honors:
Parent of the Month; Recognition, Evergreen Children's Services
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Cheatom intends to work in another home for girls.