Growing Up and Giving Back

In the inaugural episode of 'Every Step of the Way,' Georgia Boothe and Sandra Escamilla, executive vice presidents at Children's Aid, co-host a deeply inspiring conversation with Frances Lopez, senior director of Family Support Services. A longtime leader at Children's Aid, Frances shares her remarkable journey from growing up in East Harlem to attending prestigious institutions like Stuyvesant High School, Brown University, and Columbia University. In this episode, we learn how the support from Children's Aid was pivotal in helping Frances overcome challenges and achieve success. Frances speaks passionately about her return to the community, her dedication to social work, and her role in the preventive services program at Children's Aid.