Pedro Mendoza has been providing services to children and families in the Rockford area and Northern Illinois for over 32 years. He spent two years in the Family Reunification Program in the private Social Service sector. Pedro spent the last 30 years in the public sector providing Services to youth in foster care and their families. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child development from Rockford University (formerly Rockford College) and he earned his Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago.

During his time in the Child Welfare field, Pedro has collaborated with different agencies in the Rockford area and Northern Region of Illinois to provide services to the clients he served. Some of these agencies included but are not limited to Juvenile Court Jurisdictions, Winnebago County Health Department, Rockford Mayor’s Office, Co-Located Domestic Violence Program in the counties of Winnebago and Lake, and with Private Child Welfare agencies. During his last four years with his last agency, Pedro was part of a group that influenced updating existing policies and writing new ones that were intended to better serve youth in foster care and their families.

Pedro is a Soccer fan. He has experience coaching at the High School level in the Rockford area and traveling teams. He holds a D License through the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education. Pedro has had the joy of coaching his own kids in their early years of their Soccer experience. He has been part of the Soccer network in the Rockford area for several years. In his spare time, Pedro spends time with family, watching a Soccer match on TV, walking his dogs and spending time outdoors.

Pedro believes in people’s potential. He is excited for the opportunity to serve children and families by providing a safe and supportive environment. In partnership with the individual, Pedro will develop a treatment plan to address complex issues related to personal trauma, depression, anxiety, life stressors and family related issues. He is proficient in communicating (speaking and writing) in English and Spanish. Pedro has the ability and skill to create a safe space for clients to better understand themselves.