Guadalupe Family Services

Director

Sister Helen is a Clinical Social Worker and has been committed to peace and justice in Camden for more than 25 years. She specializes in working with clients experiencing traumatic loss and grief.

Bi-Lingual Social Worker

Lourdes is a Clinical Social Worker specializing in children and families. Her area of focus includes sexual assault, traumatic loss, and grief. Additionally, Lourdes is the Youth Development Program Director. She is committed to positive youth development in our six programs at GFS.

Secretary

Ms. Cathy has been with GFS since 2016 and runs the diaper program. Ms. Cathy also helps out with the CASA program and is always here to answer any questions you may have about GFS.

CASA Program Assistant

Angie is a former CASA participant. She enjoyed her high school years in the CASA Program so much that she is delighted to return as a CASA employee. Angie is a Rutgers student in the School of Nursing. She is a perfect role model for our teens!

CASA Program Assistant

Carmen is a former Holy Name School special education teacher. She brings her energy and creativity to the CASA teen program. She fully accepts the teens and they love to share their lives with her. From teaching Halloween special effects make-up to perfecting Prom make-up artistry, Carmen is an asset to our team.

Youth Development Program Assistant

Maggie Koch, who is our new ACE fellow from Saint Joseph’s University. Maggie is originally from Boyds, Maryland and completed her undergraduate degree at Saint Joseph’s in 2022. Following graduation, Maggie served with Rostro de Cristo in Ecuador for a year. She accompanied women in a domestic violence shelter, spent time as a preschool teacher, and lived among her neighbors in Monte Sinai. In her first year, Maggie will be teaching life skills class to K,1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade at Holy Name. She will also assist with the CASA program after school.

Youth Development Associate

Ally is currently studying for her master’s degree in social work at Saint Joe’s and a part of the ACE (Alliance for Catholic Education) service program. Her service site is 2 days a week with Guadalupe Family Services.  She will teach life skills at Holy Name School and assist with the CASA after school high school program at GFS. Ally is excited to be working with Guadalupe Family Services and connecting with the community of Camden, New Jersey. Having a passion for serving children and families, Ally is elated to begin another service year with an organization she deeply admires and appreciates!

Youth Development Associate

GFS would like to welcome Matthew Clifford, who is a new ACE fellow from Saint Joseph’s University.This year, Matthew will be teaching life skills class to 5th, 6th, & 8th grade at Holy Name. He will also assist with the CASA Program after school. Matthew is only with us part-time but is readyto build community with the GFS, Holy Name, and Camden community.

CASA Cook

Ms. Luz is our CASA cook. She loves cooking for our teens, and our teens love her cooking. Her food is so good our teens think she is a famous chef. Ms. Luz loves working with our teens and getting to know them.

Volunteer

Ms. Barb is one of our volunteers. She does a ton of work with our teens through our college access program and is always around to help our teens.

Volunteer

Mr. Connor is one of our volunteers who helps with our website and social media. Mr. Connor was one of our former Saint Joseph's University ACE Fellows who helped us with our CASA Program and taught Life Skills at Holy Name School. Since graduating, he has come back to help with our annual Santa's Workshop and Vigil.

Volunteer

Ms. Deb is one of our CASA volunteers. Ms. Deb helps our teens with college and career planning.

Volunteer

Ms. Nancy is one of our volunteers who helps out with our CASA program. Ms. Nancy loves working with the teens; she runs a video game tournament for our teens and assists them with their homework.