Charles Smith and Associates LLC
Mary Foltz
Program and Professional Development Consultant
President, Mary Foltz & Associates, LLC (retired)
I enjoy helping programs design and implement effective management systems and high-quality services for children and families; and have had the honor of doing so for over 40 years.
My work with clients is based on:
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Establishing Positive Professional Relationships
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Identifying Strengths
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Striving for Clarity
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Generating Responsive and Creative Solutions
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Partnering to Achieve Quality Results
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As an Early Head Start (EHS) Start-Up Planner, I’ve helped numerous EHS programs implement services since it was first funded in 1994 – going from “paper to people” successfully.
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With my associate, Charles Smith, I developed the “Secrets of Effective Supervision” and “Home Visiting Effectiveness” training programs. I helped develop the Infant Toddler Mental Health Graduate Certificate Program at Portland State University and served as a faculty member. I am also a charter member and past president of the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association.
My areas of expertise include:
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Program and Leadership Development, Program Evaluation
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Strategic Planning
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Staff Development, Reflective Supervision, Coaching
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Child Development Services
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Head Start Performance Standards
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Retreat and Meeting Facilitation
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Training and Public Speaking
