Dr. Carla Monroe-Posey, Executive Director of St. Vincent Home for Children, Announces Her Planned Retirement

NORMANDY, Mo., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Vincent Home for Children has announced the planned retirement of its executive director, Dr. Carla Monroe-Posey. She will continue in her role through early 2020 to ensure a smooth transition for her successor.

"Carla came to St. Vincent when we needed her skills and talents most. We celebrate her accomplishments and wish her the best in retirement," says board president Tiffany Charles.

As executive director, Dr. Monroe-Posey led the agency through the bi-annual re-accreditation process from the Council on Accreditation, helped improve financial stability and confidence in the agency among community partners, and enhanced the suite of services offered to at-risk youth. Outside of St. Vincent, Dr. Monroe-Posey serves as the Chair of the Children's Services Coalition, working with other nonprofit leaders to promote the delivery of high-quality social and behavioral healthcare services for Missouri's children and their families through advocacy, collaboration, and communication. 

"Carla's contributions to St. Vincent are tremendous so we are grateful for ample time to identify the right successor and the opportunity for them to work together to ensure a smooth transition," says Charles. The board has started the search for a new leader who will continue St. Vincent's legacy of serving at-risk youth, identifying innovative and effective service programs, and expanding our reach throughout the community.

St. Vincent Home for Children is a nonprofit located in St. Louis, Missouri which helps youth facing significant life challenges through love, security, and therapeutic supports that enable them to improve their lives, their families, and the community.

Founded in 1850, St., Vincent provides high-quality, professional treatment and residential services designed to meet the changing needs of hundreds of struggling children and families, at no charge, each year. St. Vincent is a safe and caring community where youth receive positive life-changing opportunities that build character, self-respect, and life skills to reach their highest potential.

For more information about the programs and services of St. Vincent Home for Children, visit http://www.saintvincenthome.org or call 314-261-6011.

St. Vincent Home for Children 
314-261-6011
7401 Florissant Road  
St. Louis, MO  63121
www.saintvincenthome.org 

Media Contact: 
Becky Reichardt
St. Vincent Home for Children
[email protected] 
Cell phone: 314-717-5738 

SOURCE St. Vincent Home for Children