For 140 years, we have provided adoption services to thousands of birthparents, adoptive families, and their children. In 2018, CSS received the “Utah Ethical Leadership” award for our ethical adoption services as the leading provider in supportive community services and nonprofit leadership.

Tara Romney Barber, LCSW

Tara has worked with children, adolescents, and families in various capacities for almost 20 years, and she is passionate about improving the lives of children and their families. Tara is currently the Adoption and Clinical Program Director at CSS. She is trained in several evidence-based trauma treatment modalities, including EMDR, TF-CBT. Tara enjoys helping adoption and kinship families build on their strengths and increase their resiliency.

Becca Pankow, CSW

Becca is a Certified Social Worker and has been with Children’s Service Society of Utah for over two years. She is well versed in issues related to trauma, attachment, and kinship care. She is dedicated to continually learning more about issues specific to the entire adoption constellation to support and empower those touched by adoption.

Mindy Newsome, LCSW

Mindy has worked in the field of social work since 2004 serving children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. Mindy graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2007 and a Master of Social Work in 2009 form the University of Utah’s College of Social Work. She is passionate about alleviating human suffering including trauma and its effects, especially within the environment and family system.

Tiffany Hicks, MSW

Tiffany graduated with her master’s degree in social work in 2011. She has worked as a case manager for foster care and as an adoptions social worker. She has been certified as a SAFE home study writer and supervisor. She enjoys walking alongside adoptive families and being a part of their adoption journey.

Justine Eggleston, LCSW

Justine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in the social work field for 7 years helping families and individuals feel empowered in challenging circumstances. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has a passion for working with those connected to adoption and helping all in the adoption triad feel supported in their journey.

Learn more by clicking the links below:

– I’m Pregnant       – I’m Looking to Adopt         – View Waiting Families

Pregnant? Call or text us at 801-656-8527 to receive free ethical options counseling today.

Know an expectant parent or birth parent?  We offer free options counseling.  We can help with private, independent, and agency adoptions.  Call us at 801-656-8527.  Email at admin@cssutah.org.