AFC was established in Fargo, ND, however we provide support and outreach extending to individuals living throughout the state, including all rural, underserved areas.
Meet our professional, dedicated team members!
Together, we specialize in various human services domains and are proficient in working with people going through family challenges, addiction, legal problems, and housing or employment needs.
Josh
Josh has been licensed as a Social Worker in North Dakota since 2006 and uses his experience in county-administered programs and various clinical teams to offer comprehensive support to people participating in the 1915i, Free Through Recovery and Community Connect programs. When he's not working with individuals, he enjoys activities with his family and has been part of the Fargo community since 2001.
Katelynn
Katelynn is a licensed Master of Social Work and has worked with individuals and families in the in-home and clinical setting since 2014. She's been a strong advocate for families involved in county and court-ordered services and specializes in helping others gain access to community resources. She is also a licensed PATH foster parent and utilizes her extensive mental health experience to assist support others trying to bridge gaps in services.
Leah
Leah began her career in nursing and has provided Care Coordination services to diverse groups of people since 2019 . She draws upon her professional and educational experiences in case management, outreach and human resources to find resources and help others reach their unique goals. Outside of providing direct care, Leah enjoys volunteering for the Veteran Association and various other community organizations.
Casi
Casi is a loyal advocate for those suffering with mental health and basic needs in the Fargo Community. Her passion has been assisting participants with their individualized goals and she uses her background as a practitioner and crisis team specialist to provide others with tools and encouragement to recover from life circumstances. Casi is also completing her training as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and enjoys sharing her lived experiences to help others connect with appropriate resources.
Joanna
Joanna has worked as a Mental Health Practitioner and Support Specialist in Fargo-Moorhead for the last several years and enjoys helping people achieve their goals and overcome the challenges they’re facing. She's passionate about helping people overcome the difficulties that have held them back and has assisted diverse clientele in crisis work, connecting them with a variety of resources unique to each person's needs. She also uses her lived experience to help create a successful path forward for others.
Amanda
Amanda has served the North Dakota recovering population state-wide for several years with her background as a crisis team responder, Peer Support, as well as direct service in corrections and shelter settings. She’s passionate about using her own lived experience to help others and has uniquely developed skills to meet the needs of our participants, such as being endorsed by the military for Peer Support and facilitating community engagement for people who have struggled with the criminal justice system. She’s a strong advocate for others experiencing active addiction and who feel they do not have a voice.