Camille Bailey, Lcsw
About Camille Bailey, Lcsw
Camille Bailey is a licensed clinical social worker and the Director of Family and Youth Services at Freedom Forward, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in social work and program management, having previously held positions at various organizations including the National Center for Youth Law and Uncommon Schools.
Current Role at Freedom Forward
Camille Bailey serves as the Director of FAM at Freedom Forward, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing programs that support families and youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her responsibilities include overseeing program operations, managing staff, and ensuring that the organization meets its strategic goals.
Previous Experience at National Center for Youth Law
From 2018 to 2020, Camille Bailey worked as the Program & Policy Manager at the National Center for Youth Law. During her tenure, she managed a budget of $1.6 million for the FosterEd program in Contra Costa County, California. Her role involved ensuring optimal resource allocation throughout the grant timeline and developing programmatic procedures.
Educational Background
Camille Bailey earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia University in the City of New York, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. She later pursued a Master of Social Work at New York University, where she studied Macro/Micro Practice in Organizations from 2011 to 2013. This educational foundation supports her work in social services and program management.
Professional Contributions and Initiatives
Camille Bailey has curated a 3-day youth-informed training aimed at resource parents and adult allies. She has also facilitated interactive advisory boards with over 12 youth and caregivers, focusing on engagement strategies and operational logistics. Additionally, she developed marketing materials and produced a video campaign to enhance public awareness of her programs.
Diverse Work Experience in Social Services
Throughout her career, Camille Bailey has held various positions in social services. She worked as an Elementary Academy Social Worker at Uncommon Schools, a Clinical Case Manager at Fred Finch Youth Center, and a Residential Program Director at Side by Side. Her roles have included direct service, program development, and policy advocacy, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the field.