Two YFS staff members, Heather Tromp and Jodi Burk, were recognized on Tuesday, April 19 at this year’s Western South Dakota Child Protection Council Luncheon for their commitment to improving the lives of children throughout western South Dakota.

Congratulations Heather and Jodi! We appreciate all you do for the children in our community!

About Heather: Heather Tromp became licensed as a foster parent when she resided in Arizona and Texas in 2001. Heather and Ian celebrated the adoptions of their son Michael in 2006 and Christopher in 2007. Heather moved to South Dakota and became licensed with the department of Social Services in September of 2007. Heather has since welcomed 38 children into her home and provided respite care for six children.  In 2011, Heather adopter her son Evan. She celebrated the adoption of her son Dante in 2013.

About Jodi: Jodi Burke has been a licensed, certified social worker and private independent practitioner at Youth & Family Services for the past four year. Prior to coming to YFS, she spent seven years as a certified social worker in treatment foster care at LSS and four years working in an orphanage in an independent additions counseling in Mongolia. Jodi received her bachelor’s degree in accounting and master’s degree in social work from Colorado State University. She is certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and trained in child family traumatic stress intervention. She is currently working on a license in addiction counseling and is also a Reiki Master. Jodi served on the Western South Dakota Child Protection Council from 2055 – 2011 and is now an honorary member. Jodi is married to Shawn and together they have two children.