Social Worker Testimonials

Read what Social Workers, Social Service and other county workers are saying about Rawhide!
“Rawhide's supportive services were excellent in various aspects of the program — from the start with the About Face Program through the transition of the juvenile into a CATCH foster home. There was prompt communication from the Rawhide Social Worker. There was also excellent advocacy for the juvenile to ensure that his wants and needs were being met. I have utilized Rawhide in the past, will use their programming in the future and recommend Rawhide's services to other social workers.”

Becky Zak, CSW, MSW, Social Worker - (Sheboygan County)

“I am a huge supporter of the About Face program. It offers counties an intensive and excellent program that is time-specific. With today’s dwindling budgets, this is a great asset. The staff in the About Face program do outstanding work!"

Shanon Schmidtknecht, Social Worker - (Columbia County)

“Sean really responded well to Rawhide. Since his return, Sean and I have had several conversations. His insight and accountability is marvelous! He has goals, dreams and motivations to achieve them! Wow! Thank you!”

Kate Ann Kipp, CSW

“The staff and social worker for the About Face Program did an exceptional job with Dustin. This includes services provided, treatment goals established, vocational/educational opportunities, rewards/consequences provided and positive relationships established – all were outstanding, and attributed to Dustin’s excellent performance.”

Shane Stees, CSW - (Door County)

"Your facility was the best thing that could have happened to Brett. Excellent job all around."

Sandy Wadzinski, CSW - (Marathon County)

“Everything about this experience was wonderful for ICW, Mark, and his family. I thought the structure of the program was wonderful, but even more so, the ability and willingness of the staff to alter that program to fit the student. Great job! I will recommend this program.”

Kelly Eagan-Carroll, Social Worker, Indian Child Welfare - (Forest County)

"Rawhide Staff was great to work with and good at holding John accountable for his thoughts, beliefs, and actions. This is a great program."

Dan Evans, Probation Officer - (Rock County)

"I remain impressed with the beauty of the Ranch and the high quality of the staff and programming. Lisa Behnke is a pleasure to work with due to her personable nature and high level of competence. I look forward to working with her and other Rawhide staff in the future."

Renee L. Kopplin, M.S. - Children & Family Services Unit - (Walworth County)

"Oconto County has placed numerous young men at Rawhide... boys headed down dead-end roads; the worst of the worst. Rawhide facilitated positive change in every boy placed with them."

Greg Benesh, Deputy Director - (Oconto County)
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