Meeting new people and learning new things is always exciting. I thought it might be helpful for you to know a little more about me. My name is Melissa Young and I am the new Manager of Client Services. I have my MSW from the University of Pennsylvania. In my spare time I enjoy playing golf and tennis, cooking and spending time with my family and friends.

As I mentioned in my bio, I love to cook. I also enjoy watching cooking shows on TV, and trying to replicate the dishes for my family. It’s always fun to try new things, and sometimes I even succeed at making the dishes look like they do on TV! My favorite show is “The Pioneer Woman” starring Ree Drummond. Not only is she a fabulous chef, but she is a blogger too. I read her blog faithfully and I think the introduction to her blog speaks to how I view my blog. It reads:

“I am no life expert. Not by a long shot. I don’t have all the answers. Sometimes I don’t have any answers. Sometimes I have some answers. Sometimes I have what I think is an answer but it turns out not to be an answer. Sometimes I dance around the house in overalls and stilettos. But every once in a while, perhaps because I’m an older sister myself, perhaps because I’ve lived 43 years, perhaps because I’m constantly seeking answers myself. I’m able to give an answer that works for someone.”

I’ve been a social worker for over 15 years and have had to deal with my fair share of unique and difficult situations. I have a good heart and always try to do the right thing. I know I don’t know everything (far from it) but I am here for you as a resource and will do my best to get you the answers you need.