Central California Training Academy
Cindy Friesen
Cindy earned her Master’s in Human Development and Family Studies from Iowa State
University in 1997. In California, she worked as a Social worker (2 years), a Social
Work Supervisor (12 years), and Director (2 years) for various private Foster Family
Agencies. She also participated in the Recruitment, Development and Support Subcommittee
of the Foster Care Standards and Oversight Committee in Fresno County. She began her
work at CCTA as Staff Trainer for Common Core before moving into the position of Regional
Training Coordinator.