Staff

Nicole Johnson, M.A., LMFT Executive Director and Board President

Nicole Johnson, M.A., LMFT has a masters degree in Counseling
Psychology with 15+ years of experience. Nicole earned her license from the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a dedicated and compassionate Executive Director who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. In her leadership role, she oversees the daily operations of the agency, provides guidance and support to staff, and ensures that the agency continues to provide quality services to foster children and resource families. She works closely with social workers, families, community partners, and county agencies to promote safety, stability, and permanency for children in care.

She is passionate about advocating for the needs of foster youth and ensuring that every child is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Her work involves not only managing programs and maintaining compliance with agency standards, but also building strong relationships with families and creating a supportive environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive. Through her leadership, she strives to strengthen families, support resource
parents, and help children experience the love, stability, and opportunities they deserve.

Peggy Sung, B.S. Criminology, Social Worker

Peggy Sung has a bachelors degree in Criminology with many years of experience and is currently earning her master’s degree is social work. Peggy earned her degree in 2012 from California State University Fresno. She has a very unique perspective when dealing with the emotional and developmental issues of abused children. Peggy is eager to collaborate with other mental health professionals to provide treatment to clients struggling with a wide range of Mental health disorders. Peggy is self-motivated and a creative professional.

Hanicia Smith, Social Worker

Hanicia Smith has a master’s degree in social work. She has many years experience. She is a caring and dependable social worker who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children in foster care. Through her work, she helps children and families through difficult transitions by offering support, encouragement, and advocacy. She works hard to ensure that each child’s needs are heard and that they are placed in safe, nurturing environments where they can grow, heal, and thrive.

America Perez, Social Worker

America Perez has a master’s degree in social work. She is a dedicated and compassionate social worker who works with children and families involved in the foster care system. In her role, she provides support, guidance, and advocacy to foster youth, resource families, and community partners. She is committed to helping children feel safe, supported, and valued while working to promote stability, permanency, and positive outcomes for each child and family she serves.

Amy Brown – Badilla, Office Assistant

Amy Brown – Badilla is a dependable and caring Office Assistant at Abrazo Foster Family Agency who helps support the daily operations of the agency with professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail. In her role, she assists staff, resource families, and visitors by helping with communication, organizing documents, maintaining records, scheduling, and ensuring the office runs smoothly.

She plays an important part in supporting the agency’s mission by helping create a welcoming and organized environment for families, children, and team members. Her reliability, positive attitude, and willingness to help make her a valued part of the Abrazo Foster Family Agency team as they work together to serve children and families in the foster care system.