Table Of Contents:

1. History
2. Our Mission
3. Our Vision
4. Code Of Ethics
5. Accreditations and Affiliations
6. Board of Directors
7. Staff
8. Annual Reports
9. Audited Financials

History

The initial idea of Kamali’i Foster Family Agency (KFFA) started in 1996 as the brain child of Eric Mortensen and Lee Burton. Each person having a responsibility in building the foundation. Eric was responsible to be the writer/program developer and Lee being the designated spokesperson for the agency teaching prospective foster parent classes. Through perseverance and the efforts of many, KFFA was finally incorporated in the State of California in April 1998.

Kamali’i the Hawaiian word for “children” was a name given to the agency by its first believer and financial backer Moses Moke Manewa.  Mr. Manewa retired as a Honolulu Police Officer after serving the force for 32 years spending many of his years patrolling the streets of Waipahu, Wai’anae, Pearl City, Honolulu, and many other cities on the islands of O’ahu.  Mr. Manewa volunteered his time in helping the at-risk youth in Hawai’i as a mentor and coach as well as spending time with Hawai’i’s PAL and DARE programs.  Mr. Manewa aka “Officer Manewa” “Pops” “Uncle Bucky” “Big Kahuna” “Moke” always had a soft spot for helping the youth in the community

 Mr. Manewa, also the father in-law to Eric was a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian indigenous to the islands) who carried a strong sense of culture.  In KFFA’s infancy stages, he made a strong impact on foster families, children and staff displaying a sense of “aloha” and what it means in the Hawaiiana culture. Mr. Manewa never harbored any judgement about someone’s background or mistakes made in the past but always displayed a sense of “kokua” (help) for all.

The Hawaiiana culture of ohana established the core foundation of KFFA’s passion to “mālama” (take care of) all “Na kamali’i o ka ‘āina” (the children of the land).  Even in Mr. Manewa’s passing we at KFFA hope to continue to serve in his honor.

Our Mission:

Empowering Lives, Nurturing Families, Building Futures: We are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals and families through comprehensive support and compassionate care.

Our Vision:

Kamali’i FFA envisions a future where… Families are supported in keeping children safe and healthy while empowering youth for future success.

Code Of Ethics

The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. This Code includes four sections. The first Section, “Preamble,” summarizes the social work profession’s mission and core values. The second section, “Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics,” provides an overview of the Code’s main functions and a brief guide for dealing with ethical issues or dilemmas in social work practice. The third section, “Ethical Principles,” presents broad ethical principles, based on social work’s core values that inform social work practice. The final section, “Ethical Standards,” includes specific ethical standards to guide social workers’ conduct and to provide a basis for adjudication.

To view the NASW Code of Ethics please visit: https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

Accreditations and Affiliations

Board of Directors

2022 Kamali’i Foster Family Agency

J. Eric Mortensen, M.S., President: CEO/Program Director
M. Lee Burton, M.S., Vice President: COO/Agency Administrator
Marilyn Turner, Treasurer: Certified Public Accountant
Lorna K. Mortensen, M.A., Secretary: CFO/Bookkeeper
Todd Dailey: Insurance and Financial Services Agent – Farmers Insurance
Keri Pari: HR & Event Planning
Wendy Bradshaw: Chairman Operation Foster Youth, Assistance League of Temecula Valley
Leslie Marshall: Math Teacher – Temecula Unified School District
David McCoy: Executive Director – A Coming of Age Foster Family Agency
Mark Pitts: Director of Client Services and Logistics – NeoGenomics Laboratories
Marcella Tarpley: Behavioral Support Specialist – Moreno Valley Unified School District

Staff

Lake Elsinore Corporate Office

Agency Administration

• J. Eric Mortensen, M.S.: CEO/Program Director
  M. Lee Burton, M.S.: COO/Human Resources
  Lorna Mortensen, M.A.: CFO/Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
  Ravina Mistry, MBA.: Human Resource Manager
  Keoni Mortensen: Accounting Clerk II
  Justine Oswalt: Accounting Clerk I
  Arianna Arana: Front Desk Receptionist

Foster Family Agency Program

• Maria Kivrizis, M.S.W.: FFA Program Administrator
  Mayra Griffith, M.A.: Supervising Social Worker
  Diana Vera, M.S.: Agency Social Worker
  Ellyn Collazo, M.A.: Agency Social Worker
  Ian Nicolas, M.S.W.: Agency Social Worker
  Nicole Hofmeyer, M.S.W.: Agency Social Worker/Intern Supervisor

Kamali’i Counseling Center

• Karina Chavez, LMFT: Head of Service
  Teresa Mojarro, ACSW: Supervising Clinician
  Ariana Cervantes. ACSW: Clinician
  Elizabeth Estrada, APCC: Clinician
  Miranda Hunter, AMFT: Clinician
  Robert Saavedra, LMFT: Clinician
  Viviana Vargas, ACSW: Clinician
  Dana Kelley: TAY Peer Support Specialist
  Dazereal Lefler: TAY Peer Support Specialist
  Penny Speakerworth: TAY Peer Support Specialist
  Melissa Greenberg: Parent Partner
  Marian Ibraheam: Behavioral Specialist

Transitional Housing Placement Program

• Sarah DeHay, M.S.: THPP Program Administrator
  Angelica Garcia: THP-Plus Supervisor
  Lindsey Nelson: Case Manager
  Cory Wilson: THP-NMD Life Coach
  Denise Carrillo: THP-Plus Life Coach
  Elizabeth Herrera:THP-NMD Life Coach
  Kandice Leflore: THP-Plus Life Coach
  Kimberly Boyer: THP-Plus Life Coach
  Love Larimore: THP-Plus Life Coach
  Morgan Perez: THP-NMD Life Coach
  Samantha Sanchez: THP-Plus Life Coach
  Tony Ayala: THP-Plus Life Coach
  Connor Stephen: THPP Housing Specialist
  Becca Vogel: Admin Assistant/Receptionist