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ORCHARDS CHILDREN’S SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Electronic Health Record (“EHR”) and Integrated Practice Management System
Orchards Children’s Services (OCS) is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors for the implementation of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, we are seeking a comprehensive system to support all business lines and interface with our financial system. March,...
Orchards Annual Appeal
Elise and Emily, fraternal twin sisters, have walked a challenging path together. From a turbulent adolescence to becoming thriving college students, their journey showcases the transformative power of resilience, determination, and the unwavering support of Orchards...
Welcome Rosa Maria Thomas, M.A, L.L.P.
Welcome Rosa Maria Thomas, M.A., L.L.P. Orchards Children’s Services New Chief Operating Officer Orchards Children’s Services is thrilled to welcome Rosa Thomas as our Chief Operating Officer. Rosa holds a master’s degree in psychology with a certification in...
Jackson’s Adoption Story
Our journey began with Orchards PARC a few months after adopting Jackson in January 2016. We suspected he had special needs due to being born severely addicted to heroin and cocaine. He had extreme difficulty sleeping, never came to us when called by his name and was...
Our Holiday Season of Giving was a huge success thanks to our amazing supporters like you!
In 2023, Orchards’ annual Food Drive, Toy Drive, and Adopt-a-Family initiatives not only brought joy to those in need but also showcased the incredible generosity and support from our community. Let’s take a closer look at how your gifts brought warmth to the hearts...
Meet the Knox-Potts
Two decades ago, the Knox-Potts family embarked on a remarkable journey of foster care and adoption through Orchards Children’s Services. This voyage began when Ayana and Paul Knox-Potts, a newlywed couple with two young children, recognized they were fortunate enough...
2023-2024 Annual Appeal
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Orchards Children’s Services Board of Directors and the CEO Search Committee are pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Nicole Lawson as our next President & CEO!
Nicole will succeed Michael Williams who is retiring after successfully leading the agency for the past 20 years. “I am very excited to be welcoming Nicole to the Orchards family,” Michael shared. “With her leadership and expertise, I am confident Orchards will be in...
2022-2023 Annual Appeal
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2020 Signature Event
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has changed the way we live, our work and the way we serve our children and families. Therefore, our annual Gerald L. Levin 'Champions for Children' Signature Event has moved from an in-person event to online. This year, we invite you...