Candice Dosman

Candice is the Collaborative Family Engagement Director at Texas CASA where she oversees the development and implementation of a statewide approach to Family Finding, known as Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE).  This initiative is a partnership between Texas CASA and The Department of Family and Protective Services, funded by the 84th through 87h Legislatures.  Candice works closely with local CASA programs throughout the state of Texas, as well as with child protective services, community-based care providers, and other community partners.  Candice leads a statewide team charged with Texas implementation and oversees Texas CASA’s child trafficking prevention and awareness work.  Candice is a skilled trainer, public speaker, and facilitator who always carries forward a mission of connection-informed care and family engagement. 

Candice has worked in the field of social services for twenty years, beginning her career in corrections.  She has worked with homeless and at-risk youth, in the residential care system, and spent the majority of her career at Family & Children’s Services of Waterloo Region, a children’s aid society in Ontario, Canada.  Throughout her time at FACS, Candice worked as a case manager for young people in the foster care system and a Family Finder/Connection Facilitator.

Candice has been mentored by Kevin Campbell, Family Finding model author, since 2011 and has co-trained and facilitated with him on numerous occasions.  Candice was integral in the development of the Canadian Portal for Family Finding, acting as Kevin’s partner to deliver his model Canada-wide. 

Candice completed her Masters of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Waterloo.  Candice is a member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers.  Candice is a certified TBRI® Practitioner.