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DATE: January 21, 2011
CONTACT: Amy Nusbaum Rode
PHONE: 800-532-7239 x.1043
EMAIL: rodea@safy.org


For Immediate Release

SAFY Promotes Barbara Utrup to Vice President of Human Resources


Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY), a leading family and children services organization headquartered in Delphos, Ohio, recently announced the promotion of Barbara Utrup to Vice President of Human Resources in its corporate office. In this position, Utrup is responsible for managing company HR functions including compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee recognition, legal and regulatory compliance and personnel policy. She also assists in the development and execution of organizational goals and strategies.

Utrup began her employment at SAFY in 2000 as a Recruiter. She has more than 17 years experience in human resources. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

About SAFY

Children who have experienced the worst in life have found hope through SAFY. More than a traditional foster care agency, SAFY is a nationally-recognized, not-for-profit family and children service organization headquartered in Delphos, Ohio. The organization provides a broad range of services including in-home treatment, mental health services, and emergency runaway and homeless youth care. Each year SAFY serves more than 4,300 children and families in eight states.

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