Wendi Porter began her employment with the Delaware County Department of Social Services on September 27, 2004 as a Caseworker assigned to the Family & Children Service Program, and has been trained as a Child Protective Services Investigator.  In recognition of her excellent casework skills, Wendi was promoted to Senior Caseworker I in January, 2009.

Wendi continues to serve as a Senior Caseworker I in the Child Protective Services for the greater Walton area, including Trout Creek and handles eight to twelve new Child Protective Reports per month.  While school is in session, Wendi also spends two days a week in her office at the BOCES Harrold Campus, where she assists with making connections between students, their families and the educational programming at BOCES.

Wendi recognizes the importance of assisting families that are experiencing difficulties and challenges.  She particularly finds helping to make a difference for children and their families rewarding. 

Wendi resides with her mother and stepfather, and assists with raising her adopted brother and sisters.  Wendi has been licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician for ten years and spends a great deal of her free time serving at the Davenport Fire Department & EMS. 

Congratulations, Wendi, for this well-deserved recognition and thank you for a job well done.