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Volunteer Coordinator
330-717-6870
With over 20 years of experience in logistics management and transportation within the private sector, Kameron Alexoff-Keele brings a wealth of organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills to the field of social services. A proud Kent State University graduate, Kameron transitioned his professional focus in 2018 when he and his family became a licensed foster care home—a journey that continued through 2024 and included five foster placements and two adoptions.
Throughout his years of fostering, Kameron developed a deep commitment to strengthening and improving the bonds between biological parents and foster children, recognizing the power of collaboration and empathy in supporting family reunification and long-term stability. He has gained firsthand insight into the full continuum of care—from foster training to adoption—developing a strong understanding of the emotional, relational, and systemic challenges faced by children and families.
His faith has been a guiding force through the joys and trials of fostering, adoption, and heartbreak, strengthened by the unwavering support of his family, friends, and faith community. Kameron’s commitment to compassion-driven service and his belief in the power of community define his approach to social work. He lives by the words of Joanna Gaines: “Be who the world needs you to be.”
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Professional CASA/Volunteer Coordinator
Over the past 25+ years, Jennifer’s journey as a Social Worker has allowed me to engage with children and their families in a variety of roles and capacities. Jennifer’s experience spans across various facets, including Child Protection (Intake Investigations and Ongoing Family Services), Early Childhood Mental Health, Parent and Co-parent Education, Guardian ad Litem, Mediation, Parent Coordination, Adoption Assessment, and Probate Investigator. Beyond her role as a Social Worker, she is also a published author of over 80 books. Her books have found a global audience, translated into more than 15 languages, and focus on family dynamics, childhood disorders, and nurturing the social and emotional development of young children. On a personal note, she is from Canada, married and has three adult children. She and her family have been residing in Ohio for the last 12 years.
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Staff Attorney
Janice began her career as a special education teacher working with students with a variety of special needs in junior high and high school. Many of those students were “court involved” for a variety of reasons. Janice entered law school with the dream of representing those “court involved” families and students. Upon graduation from law school, she learned there were very limited opportunities available that would allow her to pursue that passion – and make a living at it. Janice ended up working in a law firm in downtown Cleveland representing nonprofit corporations (homeowner and condominium owners associations) in the firm’s litigation section. Thirty years later, Janice jumped at the opportunity to join CASA of Portage County as staff attorney. Janice feels it is a privilege to represent the volunteers who serve as CASAs advocating for the best interest of the children they serve. She feels it is even more of a privilege to work alongside CASA volunteers who never cease to impress her. Personally, she has two daughters and three bonus children of whom she is exceptionally proud.
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Volunteer Coordinator
Crystal has been serving in the nonprofit sector with Family & Community Services for nearly 20 years and has been overseeing the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program for 13 of those years. However, her journey with the agency started much earlier as she was a volunteer with the local clothing center in Ravenna by the age of 14 and the rest is history. While with RSVP, Crystal has been able to build on her community relationships and expand the connections with local organizations having been born and raised here in Portage County. Crystal has a heart for service and contributes as a member of the Brimfield Lions Club since 2014, holding officer positions and supporting the newly established "Community Outreach Program" through the club. Crystal is a longstanding member of the Kent United Church of Christ, serving as the stewardship ministry chair and supporting the good work of the congregation through opportunities for lay leadership. In addition, Crystal graduated from Leadership Portage County in 2020, she serves as a liaison with the Areawide Council on Aging through Direction Home Akron Canton, and volunteers with several area organizations. In her downtime, she enjoys spending it with her closest family and friends; partaking in community events, visiting farmers markets and/or enjoying a nice weekend away visiting loved ones in Marblehead on Lake Erie. Her personal motto is "Do what you love, love what you do" and she strives to live out that mission every single day.